As I understand, these NGKs are the OEM plugs, at least for the late models cars. (This example being an '09) And lots of people prefer to run the newest part revision plug for their early 2.5. The coils, while not OEM (Black Eldor) are an OEM for the red tops. I believe from the factory, they'd have been red Eldor's, but Bosch was a suitable replacement and carried by Audi dealers. And as mentioned in the video, black and red coils are the same these days, pick one if you have a color preference or go with whatever is cheaper like I did. Regardless, they're treating me great. I've had this same set in my wife's '08 2.5 for a couple years now and no complaints.

@ Thank you. I’ll check my spark plugs on my 08 Rabbit S.

I've not had any icing issues. I know there's a "TSB" fix, but I'm not sure if it was done on my car. A delete solves the issue entirely as it's the EGR returning moist air that causes the issue in the first place.

@eurodriven2507 Thanks for the reply!

You need the VCDS cable (linked in the description) and then the software is on the rosstech site.

Well this example is at 236k miles and running strong so I'd say you certainly have some miles left in it!

My wife has a 2.5 Rabbit (auto) and my brother has a 2.5 Jetta wagon (5spd). I have lots of respect for them and I love the sound. They each have their strengths, I'd like a 2.5 for a winter beater. They heat up quickly and I like the 5spd ratios in the snow.

My buddy got 57mpg going through a few states with all of the EPA stuff installed. I'm also at 198k and the only items that I've ever had to mess with are brake pads at 175k and a sway bar end link at 192k. Otherwise it's just fluid and filters. And I'm in Minnesota so definitely not a nice climate. It has less issues and more miles than the Toyotas I've been around.

That has not been my experience unfortunately, but I’m glad it’s yours. First there was the charge air cooler TSB 21 12 01 / 2025464 regarding potential hydrolocking, then a MAF sensor, broken e-brake cable, intake air temp sensor, an exhaust gas temp sensor last week, repeated replacement of the driver’s seat height adjuster, and one of my favorites, a charge air efficiency threshold error which requires cleaning the heat exchanger. I’ve had random rust issues, none on large exterior panels thankfully, taken care of three times under warranty. My favorite quality gremlin was the day that the DSG transmission wouldn’t respond to paddle-shift inputs. Turning the car on and off was the remedy. The funniest quirk is the warning light to tell you that a lightbulb somewhere in the car is out, yet all the bulbs are good. Again, cycling the car off/on remedies the problem. Lastly, one of the two sunroof gutter drains became detached at the firewall. Not any one item is that big of a deal, but if these were occurring on anything but a German engineered product, it would be considered cheap. Because it’s a VW, it’s quirky.

Well, a lot of those aren't even potential items on mine. Manual seats, manual transmission, no sunroof, and of course, a delete would solve a lot of that too. I did use the 12yr corrosion warranty myself, got two new fenders, a hatch, and rockers on both sides. Should it rust? Ideally, no. Am I glad it had a warranty and that it will now be clean for another 12yrs? Definitely. That beats a car that doesn't rust for 15 years and then starts developing spots. I have seen the headlight out issue, but it's remedied by replacing the soon to be dead bulb. (At least so far in my experience). None of that is to say that your experience doesn't sound frustrating. The seat adjuster is surprising to me though. I've had multiple Mk5/Mk6 cars with beyond 200k miles with perfectly fine seat motors.

@@eurodriven2507 And I don’t mean to shit on your VW experience. I will say that the car will effortlessly drive 80 - 90 mph all day confidently with acceptable fuel mileage when all systems are go.

@@eurodriven2507 The seat lifters I’ve had trouble with are the manual type, not motorized.

Looking at the part number, they should be the same. 1K1864551

@@loli4388 Currently at 197k or so!

You can also get this guy and it'll let you use the big rig nozzles! www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0L8V5M/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_DFT84VTXDX8ZVAYM0VCT?linkCode=ml2&tag=coltonbateman-20

@@mikeward101 I'd recommend a VW 2.5l for that kind of situation.

For me, it was noticing extra vibrations in the pedals and steering wheel. It slowly got worse over time, so you kind of get used to it as it ages. Regardless, if you're high mileage (above 180k), it's probably a good idea to replace it.

@@thewrxshop8213 Yep, B6 and NMS Passat control arms fit the PQ35 (MK5/MK6) cars.

same, my mk7 crua TDI can go up any hill and stay in 6th gear, never has to down shift for added power which cant be said for gas models like my old camry which was always gear hunting haha

OLED lights?? Link?

@@eurodriven2507never heard of olded car lights but kzbin.info/www/bejne/moSbaqaLjLuffKcsi=22ZpOFTXX5HfW3U2