Taos Regrets?

timlocke · 2022-08-08T09:17:37-0400

CorradoG60 said:
Doesn’t the SEL have the same system as the R? Don’t all VW SEL trims and above have the same system?

Not quite. I suspect that a lot of the base software is the same but the top layers changed for the simpler applications, the lack of some functions and the simpler display.
But it is close.

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jlampc · 2022-08-08T09:40:25-0400

CorradoG60 said:
Hyundai/Kia cut costs by not installing engine kill switches linked to key fobs in non-keyless ignitions. This feature has generally been standard for years.
Because Hyundai doesn’t have it, you can “hotwire” all 2021 and earlier base trim Hyundai and Kias with a simple trick and steal them. There’s a tiktok challenge of course, and kids are boosting the cars and crashing them for fun.

Its crazy. GM started using them in the 80s after all GMs were getting stolen (especially Camaros and TransAms) Insurance went through the roof for those Vehicles. Now Everything GM produces has one. Crazy that Hyundai didnt lear that lesson. The worst part is even if you Buy one with an immobilizer chip in it.. the illiterate numbnuts stealing cars just break into everything With a Hyundai or Kia badge...

CorradoG60 · 2022-08-08T10:08:19-0400

jlampc said:
Its crazy. GM started using them in the 80s after all GMs were getting stolen (especially Camaros and TransAms) Insurance went through the roof for those Vehicles. Now Everything GM produces has one. Crazy that Hyundai didnt lear that lesson. The worst part is even if you Buy one with an immobilizer chip in it.. the illiterate numbnuts stealing cars just break into everything With a Hyundai or Kia badge...

The downside is that the reason there are so many carjackings and armed car thefts is because the cars won’t start without the key.

unclegrandpa5144 · 2022-08-10T11:11:44-0400

I got 22 Taos. Is ok. Some small issues like washers are slow to squirt washer fluid. Like 3 or 4 wipes before washer squirts. And no lock on glove box.
But all in all it ok..
Sports car ride, feel, enuf room inside.
Your choice

dj155301 · 2022-08-10T11:17:53-0400

jlampc said:
Im in the market for a new Vehicle, I am one of the countless victims of the whole Kia Hyundai Theft ring.. Im trying to decied between the TAOS and the Tiguan, Id like to know if there are any Taos owners with a bit of buyers remorse?... or was the Taos the smart buy. Im riding the fence on this purchase and any help would be really appreciated.!!!

I've had my 2022 TAOS for a month and it has great gas mileage and don't let the size fool you it's very roomy inside and nice. It's definitely a baby Atlas. It does suffer from turbo lag but so fat that's been the only negative.

unclegrandpa5144 · 2022-08-10T12:18:23-0400

Hi guys this is just an update from me with the new 22 Taos. If you fold the mirrors in you'll get rid of all of the window buffering

Raquelfm · 2022-08-10T14:17:06-0400

jlampc said:
Im in the market for a new Vehicle, I am one of the countless victims of the whole Kia Hyundai Theft ring.. Im trying to decied between the TAOS and the Tiguan, Id like to know if there are any Taos owners with a bit of buyers remorse?... or was the Taos the smart buy. Im riding the fence on this purchase and any help would be really appreciated.!!!

CorradoG60 · 2022-08-10T21:40:09-0400

unclegrandpa5144 said:
Hi guys this is just an update from me with the new 22 Taos. If you fold the mirrors in you'll get rid of all of the window buffering

So the windows finally load and play smoothly?

The Smurf · 2022-08-11T00:33:54-0400

Not sure this actually works. Crack the sunroof if you have one. or the rear windows.

My 14 Beetle suffers from this too. Sunroof crack and we are good. obviously no rear windows on that car

unclegrandpa5144 · 2022-08-12T09:34:13-0400

CorradoG60 said:
So the windows finally load and play smoothly?

U trying to be funny

CorradoG60 · 2022-08-12T10:14:50-0400

unclegrandpa5144 said:
U trying to be funny

Not hard enough.

unclegrandpa5144 · 2022-08-12T10:38:11-0400

CorradoG60 said:
Not hard enough.

I ment buffeting not buffering.

sanford1252 · 2022-08-12T13:18:43-0400

jlampc said:
Im in the market for a new Vehicle, I am one of the countless victims of the whole Kia Hyundai Theft ring.. Im trying to decied between the TAOS and the Tiguan, Id like to know if there are any Taos owners with a bit of buyers remorse?... or was the Taos the smart buy. Im riding the fence on this purchase and any help would be really appreciated.!!!

This thread needs to get back to the OP's question. I've only had my SE for a little over a week and so far it's been great. The gas milage is excellent my long term average with 1100 miles is 37.2 with 900 of that being a interstate road trip. It was very comfortable, held the dogs crate and our luggage easily. It is quiet and there were no rattles which is more than I can say about the 2021 GTI that was trade for the Taos.

unclegrandpa5144 · 2022-08-12T14:54:43-0400

sanford1252 said:
This thread needs to get back to the OP's question. I've only had my SE for a little over a week and so far it's been great. The gas milage is excellent my long term average with 1100 miles is 37.2 with 900 of that being a interstate road trip. It was very comfortable, held the dogs crate and our luggage easily. It was quiet and there were no rattles which is more than I can say about the 2021 GTI that was trade for the Taos.

Yes. I find the gas usage is good

unclegrandpa5144 · 2022-08-12T15:00:32-0400

unclegrandpa5144 said:
Yes. I find the gas usage is good

.
Mine has 3300. Now.
Got it in July with 2500.
No problems so far.
I see there is no way to turn off the cargo area light. No switch. Nothing.
Or... I ain't found it yet.
Looks cool. Silver platnem.
Black wheels. Audio sys NICE.
Wipers washer fluid s l o w to squirt.
Waiting for old man winter to come around. We'll c then how good it. Really is.
I in N.E.

unclegrandpa5144 · 2022-08-12T15:04:42-0400

The Smurf said:
Not sure this actually works. Crack the sunroof if you have one. or the rear windows.

My 14 Beetle suffers from this too. Sunroof crack and we are good. obviously no rear windows on that car

When I first experienced the BUFFETING , I was looking for a military helicopter!
But fold in mirrors and gone!!!
But u can't adjust mirror for the angle.
That's all I got, hope it helps.

CorradoG60 · 2022-08-12T21:29:47-0400

unclegrandpa5144 said:
When I first experienced the BUFFETING , I was looking for a military helicopter!
But fold in mirrors and gone!!!
But u can't adjust mirror for the angle.
That's all I got, hope it helps.

That seems unsafe. Cracking the rear windows should help to equalize the pressures causing the buffeting.

JCerniglia · 2022-08-19T12:36:44-0400

i have a 22 taos se. when full the fuel gauge only reads half...anyone else?

ssmorezz · 2022-08-19T15:24:09-0400

JCerniglia said:
i have a 22 taos se. when full the fuel gauge only reads half...anyone else?

I've noticed that if I get really low on gas an add in only a gallon or two to make it to a nearby station with lower prices, it won't raise the gauge or the estimated miles but I haven't run into any other issues with the gauge.

teaquad · 2022-08-28T10:43:49-0400

jlampc said:
Im in the market for a new Vehicle, I am one of the countless victims of the whole Kia Hyundai Theft ring.. Im trying to decied between the TAOS and the Tiguan, Id like to know if there are any Taos owners with a bit of buyers remorse?... or was the Taos the smart buy. Im riding the fence on this purchase and any help would be really appreciated.!!!

Current Taos is first gen with several issues, but i would never buy hyundai over VW considering VW reliability etc

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