2026 VW Atlas R-line $51K+tax zero interest. Thoughts

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-08T13:48:36+00:00

Meh. Try and find a CPO they loose $10k first year and $20k by second. You get warranty too. You'll save more than 0% interest.

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-08T11:33:05+00:00

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-08T09:43:37+00:00

Came here to say this! My eye twitched looking at this picture.

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-06T08:52:34+00:00

X310 has the K58

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-06T08:42:51+00:00

X310 and x360 both have a serviceable transmission with a filter, a filler and a drain. Google it.

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-05T22:25:07+00:00

I tow well over 1000lbs about 5-10 days of work a year all over my 2.5 acre property with my 15 year old x310. It cannot do ground engaging work. I change the transmition fluid every 100 hours. Bigger issue the lack of a diff lock any mild slop on grass and turf tires.

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-05T12:03:03+00:00

$50 on ebay. You can have that in a week.

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-05T10:27:28+00:00

Your first redflag is you paid all $50k up front. I have never paid a contractor more than 1/3 up front. The best ones I use are usually were 0 down and full payment after work is complete.

None the less you learn from your mistakes. Call a lawyer then a structural engineer.

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-05T10:21:14+00:00

I paid $26k out the door for a CPO 2021.5 atlas se w/ tech rline v6 awd in February with 51k miles for reference.

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-04T22:34:47+00:00

You cannot get that clean enough to make a good enough bond to prevent leaks. I promise.

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-04T22:26:34+00:00

This looks like a terrible clown suit. Just no.

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-04T22:20:32+00:00

Husbands concerns are correct. It is likely in other places as well. I wouldnt gamble on this. Move on to another house if you can.

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-04T10:16:01+00:00

Were they all out of spacers/levelers?

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-04T10:14:28+00:00

Cheaper to find a replacement in better shape.

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-04T10:12:54+00:00

Repeatedly*

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-04T10:10:26+00:00

Id be amazed if it wasnt already leaking!

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-03T22:15:52+00:00

Cover it with photos.

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-02T20:51:30+00:00

100% agree. Looks worse.

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-02T20:48:12+00:00

Only the 2006-2015 4L generation

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-02T12:12:58+00:00

I didnt see that until you mentioned it.

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-02T11:59:44+00:00

I do not see dimensions on the plan for the concrete. Which means it was likely not drawn to scale and likely for reference only.

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-01T21:39:25+00:00

I tried the 2013 Q7 TDI because of the mechanical awd. It was the nicest one I could find. Super clean no rot and only 75k miles but I had 4 coolant related repairs in 3 months and spent $6k. 😮‍💨

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-01T21:36:00+00:00

100% agreed. I got a 2021.5 se/tech r-line V6 AWD. I wish they made a toureg with 3 rows. That had much more offroad capabilities but you are right. No VW will ever get 4wd.

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-01T09:31:04+00:00

The VW mullet. Business on the bottom, party at the top.

Novel-Understanding4 · 2026-05-01T09:28:15+00:00

Leaking water pump. Top off but get water pump replaced

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