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#51 of 6291 The German Experience by bruno13 Oct 17, 1999 (2:18 am)
I sincerely hope VW has gotten its reliability act together...the cars look great when new. My two late 60 and early 70 Beetles were fun, and reliable - and I could repair just about any engine problem in a few minutes, on the road, in the rain. My '76 Rabbit was even more fun, but after two years it started burning oil and rusting (it was garage kept and twice yearly waxed), and turned rapidly into an eyesore and piece of junk before it hit 70K miles. My '87 Volvo, which is just a German car made in Sweden with a large price tag is built like a tank, handles in the best European tradition, but breaks and breaks and breaks after 5 years. I hope all this has changed in 13 years, but you won't know for 4-5 years after buying your spanking new German car. I will tell any new car buyer to check out a 5 year old version of his dream car to get a reality check on the brand's reliability. If you only keep the car for 4 years - enjoy!
#52 of 6291 confused by squeee Oct 18, 1999 (5:16 pm)
My mother and I are considering to new Jettas. Mom interested in GLX, for all the features, and me interested in GLS VR6, for price reasons. She is concerned about all the electronics in the car. They seem like great luxury, however what is the probability of them breaking? She would dread to have to replace the motor in the power seats etc. My question is basically is all the extra features really worth it in the long run? We live in southern California making the heated options not that important. Would it be a good investment in purchasing some sort of extended warranty? Does anyone have any advise for her?
#53 of 6291 New Jetta GLS or Integra or Accord by shekhar_kr Oct 19, 1999 (1:41 am)
Well, I'm planning to buy a car. Can not deside among New Jetta GLS(V6) or Integra or Accord. Any suggestion !!!
#54 of 6291 Just drive them by ajw1976 Oct 19, 1999 (3:36 pm)
I too was looking for a new car and was considering the Accord LX-V6, Acura CL, and the Jetta. I was decided on the Accord until I drove the Jetta. It really blew me away. The performance of the V6 was really impressive. Also, it just felt so luxurious to me (European styling, I guess). Of course, this is just my opinion. The Jetta really was the type of car that I was looking for and driving it helped me to make my decision. I strongly suggest that you drive all 3, and look at your needs rather than asking everyone their opinion b/c only you know what you need and like.
#55 of 6291 to squeee by cab70 Oct 21, 1999 (2:43 am)
If you don't need all the power equipment, don't get them. If you are looking at a GLS, I believe the only difference in power equipment above a GL is power windows (you also get cruise and an armrest). Before you go shopping, decide on exactly what you want and need. Once you made your decision, stick to it. Most dealers will try and push options or more expensive trim levels. Once you know exactly what you want, you should be able to come up with a price on your own that you feel is fair before even talking to a salesperson.
#56 of 6291 Problem areas on Jettas by jafo1 Oct 24, 1999 (7:45 pm)
I have just purchased a new 2000 Jetta GLS (black). I take delivery on Tuesday and I'm very excited about this. Many people have asked what the common problems on the new Jettas are. After owning 3 consecutive Japanese makes, I too was very worried about the VW reputation for (cough) reliability. It's a bit like asking Dr. Kevorkian to sell you life insurance. Well I researched it thoroughly. From the consumer guides, newsgroups, owners, mechanics, etc I have talked to, here it is : 1) The front airdam is too low and tends to catch easily on curbs caused EXPENSIVE repair bills. 2) Creaks and rattles. Sometimes in the doors during acceleration or deceleration (fixed by oiling the hinges) but commonly around the glove box area that show up in the first few months of ownership. Also common in the sunroof (a traditional problem area in VWs). 3) Interior parts keep breaking (floor mat holders, sunroof visor clips, rear belts, etc) 4) Door problems with sensors braking. Anticorrosion sealant leaking out of the doors. 5) Awful dealer service. Dealers either don't admit to problems or don't have the parts in stock. It is also worth noting that VWs have expensive parts so when it comes time to change brake rotors or something, you are in for a more expensive service than you may expect. Well that's pretty much it. I'm trying to keep an open mind (deep breath) and am still anxiously awaiting my new black Jetta! It couldn't be worse than my experiences with my '93 Mazda MX-6. Never another Mazda! (don't get me started). Good luck to us all.
#57 of 6291 just got mine by ajw1976 Oct 25, 1999 (7:02 pm)
Just wanted to say that I just got my Jetta GLS VR6 this weekend. This site really helped me in deciding by allowing me to read many consumer comments and being able to research the Jetta. I am very pleased with it and would highly recommend this car thus far.
#58 of 6291 acura owner plans..... by spoilsport Oct 27, 1999 (6:51 am)
after owning bmw a 2002 and 530i in the 70s and 80s ; a honda prelude and integra from the mid 80s until now... are to get a 2000 jetta gl-tdi. perhaps it will turn out to be a mistake, but if there are any other asian car owners wanting but reluctant to make the jump, here's my rationale: get a base jetta with no fluff. get a 100,000 mile extended warranty. drive with the intent of keeping the car 1/4 million miles (certainly not unusual with a diesel). if the car has been insufficiently reliable during the first 80 to 90K, then make preparations to sell or trade before it's out of warranty, and take your licks. if the car has been pretty good to you, take a chance on it being good for a decade. after 100,000 miles *no* car is worth much anyway, and if it becomes a nightmare late in life.....se la vie! if you like compact sporty sedans you won't find any safer than the jetta. even the most humble vw has all the safety features of a passat glx save for traction control. the cars are incredibly solid and heavy for their size. offset crash testing for cars in that class found the new beetle #1; and the jetta / golf right behind. standard features include seatbelt pre-tensioners, abs, drl's, side door beams and air bags, and of course, driver and passenger air bags. the reason i mention safety is that it offers at least a somewhat valid excuse for purchasing a car *new* in the first place. the gl doesn't have power windows, which from what i've gathered, can be one of those things that go early and often. no sunroof to break. the tdi offers *beat your expectations* performance, gets over 40 mpg, and offers the possibility of giving you or your family a decade of rough service. put a cd changer in the trunk, maybe some small suspension mods, a nice set of 16" montreal wheels perhaps, even splurge on aftermarket leather from cst.....you've got yourself a pretty damn nice german sports sedan for not a lot of money! of course that's just my opinion... i could be wrong! 6^7
#59 of 6291 Can't go wrong testimony by gloyce Oct 28, 1999 (1:44 am)
You hit the nail on the head, I had a diesel rabbit many years ago, and it had no power, but i loved it. Now with the turbocharger, it's just right, and all you have to do with a diesel, is to make sure you change all the filters when the maintenance manual say, and use the hight quality oil, and service it when the manual says to, and it will probably go over the 1/2 million mile mark, you will probably trade it back in on another Turbocharged model, It's the best of two worlds, I was looking at a Pontiac Firebird 2000 model, till i saw the Jetta TDI, now you have performance and double the gas mileage of a Firebird and will last a lot longer.
#60 of 6291 Help Me Decide On A VW... by uncleal Oct 28, 1999 (1:44 pm)
I've got a '95 Ford Contour SE with 150,000+ miles on it. I'll be giving to my daughter in April, so I have been looking for a replacement. I love this car; great handling, good acceleration, NO problems in 150K+ miles [ other than a CD player that periodically wants to play without a CD inserted and a "check engine" light that goes on and off after driving about an hour (doing that since 60K;) ] , but the styling is less than stirring. I have been looking at the VW line, but I have to tell you guys/gals; your reliability/quality/dealer issues are turning me back to another Contour. What can you say to help me decide on a VW? Regards, Al

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