Bought a new car today

[UG_Passat]

A 2021 Toyota Highlander hybrid Platinum AWD…. In the elusive to SoCal interior color of glazed caramel. With the blizzard white exterior

the trade-in for my 2016 Tiguan with 145,000 miles made it balance out

 

[Rochev]

Daaaang is that sharp looking! Nice pick.

 

[cpayne5]

Very nice! Enjoy.

 

[daves87rs]

Nice!

 

[dkryan]

Congrats!

What prompted you to trade in the Tiguan?

Let us know how the Highlander works out over the next year, especially gas mileage-wise.

 

[gregk24]

Any major issues with the Tiguan in 145K? Nice pick on the new ride. Keep that white paint washed and protected, it has a history. Not sure if they ever fixed it.

 

[wemay]

Looks beautiful. Congrats

 

[JeffKeryk]

Wow, beautiful Highlander. You are gonna love it. Hybrid is the way to go.

I didn't know there were any new cars available in CA...

 

[UG_Passat]

Congrats!

What prompted you to trade in the Tiguan?

Let us know how the Highlander works out over the next year, especially gas mileage-wise.

It was starting to burn oil again....after the used engine got installed 40,000 miles later....

Plus a larger, more fuel efficient car is better for ski trips

 

[dareo]

Nice car. I think it was smart to get out of the tiguan. That mileage is risky for a VW.

 

[UG_Passat]

Nice car. I think it was smart to get out of the tiguan. That mileage is risky for a VW.

My old Passat I got rid of it at 217,000 miles... with the original clutch... was burning a lot of oil, also timing belt and intake valve cleaning was also due...

The HiHy AWD will make a better ski car than the Tiguan 4Motion, I think... for hauling people and gear, and not to mention the 35 mpg combined.

 

[The Critic]

Congrats. I didn’t know you were in SoCal, I actually know the new car manager at that dealer.

 

[CharBaby]

Congrats and very nice looking vehicle. Love the int/ext, it's one of my favorite color combos. Which wheels did you get?...pics?

 

[DirectRejection]

It was starting to burn oil again....after the used engine got installed 40,000 miles later....

Plus a larger, more fuel efficient car is better for ski trips

Per CareCareNut, I implore you to use 0W16 with 5k mile OCI.

I use a fluid extractor Harbor Freight version of Mityvac. The oil filter can stay for a few OCIs. This will ensure clean low tension piston rings, and stave off oil consumption.

You will enjoy the drivetrain. D4-S. eCVT. AWD. Magic carpet ride.

See my signature as substantiation !

 

[Zee09]

Congratulations.....
I got to get a new car someday myself. Great interior.

 

[Kira]

Best of luck with it.
Ha-a Toyota dealer near us is "East Coast".

 

[Bud]

Sharp!

 

[tyman]

/joe dirt

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaang


That interior color is nice! And the hybrid is legit too.

 

[KCJeep]

I'm a big fan of interiors other than black as well, looks good. I had to have my wife's Edge shipped in to get the lighter leather but it was worth it.

 

[UG_Passat]

Best of luck with it.
Ha-a Toyota dealer near us is "East Coast".

In Northern Jersey in wood-ridge, not to be confused with woodbridge