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#41 of 6294 get the V6 by cejcej Oct 05, 1999 (5:43 pm)
I test-drove the Jetta GLS in 4 cyl. and the V6 - no comparison. The 4 cyl. is just noisy compared to the V6. I now own one and it drives like a rocket. Most of my neighbors own hondas and toyotas and they all LOOK THE SAME. Just sold my corolla for the Jetta - No Regrets!!
#42 of 6294 YOU BUY IT YOU DIET by smartypants Oct 06, 1999 (1:34 pm)
YOU'LL NEED TO LOOSE 15 POUNDS TO FIT IN THIS CAR, ITS TINY!!!!!!!!!!!
#43 of 6294 Jetta or Passat by martin28 Oct 06, 1999 (4:25 pm)
The Jetta VR6 GLX or the Passat GLS 4 cylinder, I can't seem to decide. One is really sporty and fun to drive, the other is bigger and yet sporty. I drove the Jetta and loved it, but I still have not driven the Passat. Is the 1.8 turbo engine peppy enough to drive and what the heck is an aftermarket chip, can someone please fill me in it really sounds interesting.
#44 of 6294 Lets get some things straight by mrbrett1 Oct 06, 1999 (10:26 pm)
1. I owned an 1987 Golf(Same as Jetta with a hatch) when sold was nearing 150,000 miles. No problems except I broke the sun visor off the divers side(my fault)!! 2. Mid 2000 the Jetta gets the 1.8T that has been confirmed go to www.vwvortex.com... as does the GTI. (EVERYONE JUMP FOR JOY). They have been spotted in Utah for testing. There is also rumors of The Jetta with a VR8 (eight cylinder)!!! 3. The Jetta and Bettle are made in Mexico, THE GOLF AND PASSAT ARE MADE IN GERMANY. 4. The new JETTA has been tested in crash tests and is one of the best small cars for safety go here to read yourself -- www.hwysafety.org/vehicle_ratings/ce/small_cars/jetta.htm 5. As far as reliability goes VWs last a long time, this is why it is the biggest car maker in Europe and the best selling European car maker in America. They may not be as reliable as Toyotas, but are not far from Toyota, that is why Toyota and VW are trading engine technologies... VW TDI, and Toyotas Direct Inject Gas engines I think... 6. Let me say something about reliability of cars in general. I work in the Autoparts Aftermarket and own an Auto Parts Store, and sell to many mechanics. I can tell you what Cars are reliable and which are not as far as problems go. Because the bigger the problem the more parts WE sell. All cars have their individual problems more some than others. Hondas in general are always having their axles replaced(way to often), and starters and Alts, are popular failures. Other than that their engines are solid, and last forever. Toyotas are the most reliable, except their truck engines leak oil. EX. (all our delivery vehicles) and the Toyota Tercel, and PASEO were junk, that is why they were discontinued and and are being replaced by the new ECHO in 2000. The old HUNDAIS are super sh*tty, as are the KIAS Chryslers and subsidaries(sp?) I.E Dodge, Plymouth are always in the shops, they are probably the worst. I wish people new the problems with the NEONS (WHAT A PILE). At about 30,000 miles or so those neons blow head gaskets. The only thing that Chrysler builds well are their trucks I.E. VWs all are pretty reliable except for the early 1990s models which are in the shop every once in a while. Fords cars are pretty reliable (If you can get past their ugly exteriors... GOD what were they thinking (Taurus, Contour, Escort)). Their trucks are not only very good looking, pretty reliable too.
#45 of 6294 JETTA IS WELL MADE by daviejoe Oct 10, 1999 (7:22 am)
AFTER OWNING JUST ABOUT EVERY MAKE OF CAR OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS (I TRADE A LOT),I HAD NEVER OWNED A VW, BUT AFTER LOOKING AT AND DRIVING A 2000 JETTA, I WAS AMAZED! THE MANY FEATURES THAT GERMAN ENGINEERING HAS PLACED IN THIS CAR IS ENOUGH TO CHANGE A PERSON'S MIND ABOUT AN ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO PRODUCT. THESE CARS ARE BUILT TO LAST, MY LAST CAR WAS A 94 NISSAN ALTIMA AND AFTER 107K,5 YRS.,AND NO PROBLEMS, I WAS GOING TO BUY ANOTHER, UNTIL WE STOPPED AND LOOKED AT THE CANYON RED JETTA, BEAUTIFUL LINES,MANY CREATURE COMFORTS,STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY, AND THE TEST DRIVE WERE ENOUGH TO ALLOW NISSAN TO KEEP THEIR ALTIMA. I MENTIONED STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY,TRY THIS WHEN YOU GO CAR SHOPPING, BALL YOUR HAND IN A FIST AND HIT THE DASH WITH THE SIDE OF YOUR FIST. LISTEN FOR RATTLES AND CREAKS, YOU WON'T HEAR THEM IN THE JETTA, THEN DRIVE THE JETTA, EVEN THE 4 CYL.(WHICH I HAVE) IS QUIET,QUICK AND SMOOTH.DON'T FORGET TO GO WHEN THE SUN IS GOING DOWN, YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS SEEING THE DASH LIT UP!!
#46 of 6294 diesel in minnesota? by hommesjm Oct 11, 1999 (5:38 pm)
I thinking of purchasing a vw 2000 jetta gl tdi, but I'm concerned about the "diesel engine" in our cold winters. Will it start? What should I do to keep it warm, plugged in? What other maintenance will it require? JOe Hommes
#47 of 6294 Very Satisfied after one test drive by maestro2 Oct 12, 1999 (3:48 pm)
Me and my Chica went out to look for cars yesterday, and the first place we stopped was the VW dealer. It seemed to be the only stop !!! I heard about the Jetta but never driven one. That's all it took. Drives like a big car .. a real feel for the road. The basic GL model had everything we needed. beautiful dash, roomy, nice trunk .. just basically nice ! Thanks VW !
#48 of 6294 I have seen the 1.8T by joejuan Oct 14, 1999 (12:32 am)
VW/Audi has a road test center here in my town and on Monday night I got my first peak at the Jetta 1.8t. Generally, this place has the new VW/Audis 6 months to a year before their US release. Spring of '98 I was seeing the "new" Jetta's driving around. Based on this I would guess we will see the 1.8t sometime around December/January. As and aside, my wifes '99 Jetta is nice little car. A bit underpowered coming out of the turns. No real quality problems other than the clips that hold the floor mats down coming undone. The dealer fixed this and we have been going strong since February. In fact I am ready to buy a 1.8t for myself when my Nissan finally buys it.
#49 of 6294 1974 by andrey2 Oct 16, 1999 (2:06 am)
I think your mechanic is misinformed about Golfs. While all Jettas/Beetles get assembled in Mexico(Jetta makes 60% of all VW sales in US) all Golfs are made in Germany. Plus consider 10 year/100,000 miles warranty which applies to any VW wherever it is built. Is your mechanic "selling" you a Hyunday? You will not get a better car in this class/price range; - next down is Civic Ex. Good luck.
#50 of 6294 A Warning to All by saz Oct 16, 1999 (5:27 pm)
I owned a 1991 Jetta GLI and it was problematic. However I like the car so I purchased a new 1995 Volkswagon Jetta. It turned out to be the worst purchase I ever made. During the first year of ownership the window motors went out. Then I had to have it repainted because the paint was coming off (I was told that there was a defective paint batch in my color). Minor things (such as the windshield wipers failing to work during a rain storm) continued to break. The last straw was at 63,000 miles when the engine began burning oil. I had a rebuilt engine put in the car and sold the thing. Perhaps I had a lemon but BE WARNED. I gave Volkswagon a second chance and they failed me miserably!

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