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#11037 of 12742 anakin by blueguydotcom Apr 28, 2003 (7:42 pm)
You show me a Camry that feels solidly built, feels safe, handles well, has power down low and some measure of style and interior luxury and i'm all over it.   In 2003 no such camry exists. I drove the 02 SE V6. It's a dog. No power, poor handling, sloppy transmission, feels like a tin can and the car creaked incessantly on just a test drive. A horrid car end to end.   Rolls eyes...wish people wouldn't offer inane rejoinders that relate to "if you don't like it get this [insert banal appliance]." Forgive me for hoping the Jetta wouldn't sink below my already low expectations. God forbid a company build a reliable, safe, luxurious, nice-handling, spirited car. No that's asking too much. silly me. I should just accept mediocrity and whistle on my merry way.
#11038 of 12742 Blueguy by chmeeee Apr 28, 2003 (8:04 pm)
All of these problems have been fixed for the 2003's, so wouldn't affect a new buyer, and furthermore, he was interested in a TDI, so forget the coilpacks. My car has had zero problems, and I love it.
#11039 of 12742 ....since my past 2 cars were Toyotas... by 8u6hfd Apr 29, 2003 (3:43 am)
a Corolla and a Camry, knowing well the CR and JD Power ratings for VW...I'm very satisfied after 45,000 (15 months) miles on my Golf TDI.   Okay I came in for the window regulators, as the dealership was glad to replace them before they failed.   I can easily say, that this car is screwed together better than my cousin's 2001 Mercedes SLK 3.2L V6 (which they pay $800 a month for), when you go to the interior (German quality in general has gone down as of late).   TSB's and recalls happen. But when you get a ton of variety of recalls on the same car, as in the Focus, that's a concerning story, especially in the first year of production for the American market.   A ton of people here at Edmunds exaggerated the oil sludge problem in the Camrys, yet, people are still buying Camrys in numbers.
#11040 of 12742 blueguy by Anakin Apr 29, 2003 (5:21 am)
Rolls eyes...wish people wouldn't offer inane rejoinders that relate to "if you don't like it get this [insert banal appliance]."   I just don't understand why you keep driving your Jetta and coming in here to complain about it.   If it's so horrible, sell it and get something else.
#11041 of 12742 anakin/no lint by shortyjlg Apr 29, 2003 (6:05 am)
doesnt the seat cover block the air bags in the seats?
#11042 of 12742 Glove-Box Rattle? by tripicchio Apr 29, 2003 (6:50 am)
I am the owner of an 02 Jetta GLS...I have two different (annoying) glove-box sounds. The first is a rattle that comes from the glove-box door handle, if you touch the handle, the rattle stops, does anyone know how to tighten the handle?..also, the door itself squeaks...if you press anywhere on the door while it is squeaking, it will stop. It appears something behind the door is rubbing. has anyone else experienced either of these problems? any help would be greatly appreciated!
#11043 of 12742 seatcovers BAD for airbags by bpeebles Apr 29, 2003 (6:59 am)
(shortyjlg) You are absolutely correct.... but I beleive that the seatcovers that anakin refers to are "approved" for the in-seat airbags.   You wont beleive how many Jettas I have seen in parkinglots that HAVE seatcovers right over the inseat-airbags. This could be dangerous!! It may break somones back if the airbag 'deploys' and the seatcover diverts the airbag to ones sholder-area from behind.
#11044 of 12742 seat covers by Anakin Apr 29, 2003 (7:12 am)
Wet Okole covers have openings on the sides to allow the airbags to deploy.
#11045 of 12742 by blueguydotcom Apr 29, 2003 (7:19 am)
If it's so horrible, sell it and get something else.   Anakin, if it were that simple, i would. Two obstacles stand in the way. 1. At this moment I could get maybe 12-13k for my Jetta and VW still wants over 14k for it. I attempted to negotiate a new buyout (considering they're not gonna get 12-13k for it wholesale in another year) but 4 calls and about 2 hours on hold have kept that conversation from even taking place. The hit isn't unbearable, it's just annoying.   2. My search for a replacement isn't bearing much fruit...just as it was miserable settling on the Jetta last time.   BMW, Mini = unreliable, though a 3 series euro-delivery always seems enticing as one can resell the car for at least cost. Lexus, Toyota = nothing worth owning. MB = not too big on the styling, lack of non-AMG performance or the association with Mopar. Jag = bland, overpriced Honda = Accord coupe V6 is smooth but needs major suspension work and ideally a better body. Nissan = only the Z roadster raises my eyebrow but that's impractical. Mazda = Miata is the same as the Z Roadster for practicality, plus half the performance. Mazda6 is fun to drive but way underpowered. Subaru = WRX is fun but too unrefined. Mitsu = lol Audi = A4's a sweet looking and feeling ride, too bad it's a VW. American car companies = ROFLMFAO (every rental I touch reminds me why american car companies should go out of business). Acura = nothing I find enjoyable or attractive. VW = Jetta's fun, just not reliable. Infiniti = G35   I've only seen one G35 at a price I found reasonable, unfortunately it was located in AZ, I was leaving for a business trip and by the time I returned that G was long gone. If I can scoop up a used G35 for a price I believe is fair i'll jump on it. But for now people are asking ridiculous sums for year old Gs and I believe buying a luxury car new is an incredible waste of money. 3 years the car drops to 55-60% of its value, so buying a brand new 34k car means taking a massive hit. No thanks.   So, until I see Gs going for prices I agree with or my lease runs out, it appears I'm stuck with my miserable, unreliable little blue car.
#11046 of 12742 Blueguy by chmeeee Apr 29, 2003 (8:00 am)
It seems like you just don't like ANY cars. Maybe you should just build your own, then you wouldnt have anybody to complain to.

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