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#1421 of 1441 What should I do?? by Phaetonboi Feb 26, 2009 (8:38 pm)
I have this constant dilemma, its not buyers remorse, I have been in my Audi A3 for 9 months, so its too late for that. I MISS my VW's! And I feel that I am paying for the name in the high lease rate ie. $405.00/mo   Dealer next to my house has a CPO 2006 Grey GLI..awesome! Everything I wanted, some things in the GLI that SHOULD have been in the A3. Alas, my dilemma is do I suck it up and keep the A3 for another two years when the lease is up, or do I spring for the $15,800 GLI that has 37,000 miles on it, and roll in the negative equity? Do you think my new payment could be lower than what I am currently paying?    Any suggestions would be great.   thanks! Replies to this message: ivan_99 (Feb 27, 2009 12:11 am) micweb (Feb 27, 2009 1:48 pm)
#1422 of 1441 Re: What should I do?? [Phaetonboi] by ivan_99 Feb 27, 2009 (12:11 am)
Replying to: Phaetonboi (Feb 26, 2009 8:38 pm) I would think *stay* with the A3 since you don't want to end up "paying" to leave your current automobile.   But...as you know, your value at the end of your lease is a big zero (assuming you don't have to dish out money for tires,dents, etc).   But...if you get a 20k loan (playing pretend) for 5 years at 6% that equals $387 (less than your lease)...AND you'd have some equity left after paying it off.   I think most dealers will not carry a large negative equity so it all depends on what you owe to get out of your current vehicle.   You purchased (leased) the A3 knowing that there are other CPO'd vehicles out there...so I'd make sure that I really want to go through the process; plus you'd want to make sure you'd keep the GLI...it would be difficult to swap out again with a negative equity (need the GAP Ins too).
#1423 of 1441 Stay With The A3 by sandman46 Feb 27, 2009 (7:16 am)
Though tempting to swap out for the Jetta, it's just not worth the negative equity on a loan for 3 year old car...especially now unless $ is not an issue. Keep what you've got and in two more years, then look for a certified Jetta. Ask yourself...do you "need" the Jetta...or do you just "want" it? Having a similar issue on a '07 Volvo S40. A co-worker is turning in her black S40 in about 6 months and I really want that car. But my '06 Civic has low mileage, under 20k still, and was bought for cash. Do I really want to take a car which will have about 40k miles on it or do I keep my cheap to keep flawless Civic? I "want" it...but I don't "need" it. I do feel your pain though...it's a really cool looking black S40!   The Sandman
#1424 of 1441 thanks for the input! by Phaetonboi Feb 27, 2009 (7:37 am)
Thanks so much for advice. I will let you know, heading to carmax to get an idea what they would pay for it just as a starting point. Will keep posted on what happens. Again i appreciate the reality check:)
#1425 of 1441 Re: What should I do?? [Phaetonboi] by micweb Feb 27, 2009 (1:48 pm)
Replying to: Phaetonboi (Feb 26, 2009 8:38 pm) Surely you jest in the current economy? Don't rock your FICO score boat. Did you get the A3 new or used? If new, keep it for sure, you now JUST how it has been maintained and driven. Beside, generally Audis are more prestigious than VW's.
#1426 of 1441 Re: JETTA REAPIR COSTS [smallcar1] by furley Mar 09, 2009 (8:38 am)
Replying to: smallcar1 (Jan 01, 2009 1:53 pm) COSTLY!!!! THAT'S WHAT I HATE ABOUT VW.
#1427 of 1441 Re: JETTA REAPIR COSTS [jeffyscott] by furley Mar 09, 2009 (8:44 am)
Replying to: jeffyscott (Jan 15, 2009 7:34 am) I hand a Lincoln before this VW; the Lincoln was cheaper to maintain/service!! Go figure. Replies to this message: homerkc (Apr 18, 2009 5:01 pm) popadopolis (Apr 19, 2009 3:22 am)
#1428 of 1441 Re: JETTA REAPIR COSTS by homerkc Apr 18, 2009 (5:01 pm)
Replying to: furley (Mar 09, 2009 8:44 am) I just hit the 40K service interval on my 2007 Jetta; the dealer proposed $435 for the entire service EXCEPT brake fluid change. That's basically $435 for new plugs, air filter, cabin filter, and a look-over. SO, I had them change the oil and I changed the plugs and filters. Parts totaled $85 w/tax, and the work was done in less than an hour (including the web search for photos as to where the connection points are found in removing engine cover.) That's for Iridium plugs and filters that come from the same Mexican factory as those VW branded (Mann uses different colored paper and rubber - they are easy to recognize.) I recommend that anyone can do it yourself. Replies to this message: popadopolis (Apr 19, 2009 3:22 am)
#1429 of 1441 Re: JETTA REAPIR COSTS [homerkc] by popadopolis Apr 19, 2009 (3:22 am)
Replying to: homerkc (Apr 18, 2009 5:01 pm) So your dealer only charged you for oil and filter change for your 40K service? Sounds like a good deal to me! By the way, what was the charge for oil and filter change at your dealer, and where are you located?
#1430 of 1441 2010 Jetta TDI changes by rv65 Apr 19, 2009 (5:17 pm)
White gold is replacing Laser Blue. Not too many changes. The new touch screen nav for 09 has dropped in price. However it doesn't include the MDI. The iPod adapter is being discontinued for 09. Instead they will replace it with the MDI w/iPod cable. The MDI with the iPod cable gives you full integration unlike that POS VW iPod adatper that acts like a CD changer. The TDI sedan gets Bluetooth with Voice control. Revised steering wheel. The biggest change is the headunit. VW is replacing the stock Premium VII stereo with the Premium VIII touch screen radio. Has an SD card and but no HDD Navi like the RNS-510. It's a touch screen radio but no Nav.   Jetta S Exterior: 16” alloy wheels - “Sedona” design replaces “Mugello” Exterior color - White Gold replaces Laser Blue   Interior: Revised instrument cluster, interior trim, seat, steering wheel, wheels Interior color - Latte Machiatto (new color) available for cloth   Jetta SE Exterior: Exterior color - White Gold replaces Laser Blue   Interior: Bluetooth Connectivity standard Revised instrument cluster, interior trim, seat, steering wheel, wheels Premium VIII (touchscreen) radio replaces Premium VII radio MDI w/ iPod cable replaces iPod adapter option at same price Interior color – Gray interior no longer available   Options: Navigation price reduced with elimination of MDI   Miscellaneous: Exterior color - White Gold replaces Laser Blue   Jetta SEL Exterior: Exterior color - White Gold replaces Laser Blue   Interior: Bluetooth Connectivity with Voice Control and MDI - Standard Revised instrument cluster, interior trim, seat, steering wheel Premium VIII (touchscreen) radio replaces Premium VII radio Interior color – Gray interior no longer available   Options: Navigation price reduced with elimination of MDI   Miscellaneous: Exterior color - White Gold replaces Laser Blue Interior color – Gray interior no longer available   Jetta TDI Exterior: Exterior color - White Gold replaces Laser Blue   Interior: Bluetooth Connectivity with Voice Control - Standard Revised instrument cluster, interior trim, seat, steering wheel   Revised instrument cluster, interior trim, seat, steering wheel Premium VIII (touchscreen) radio replaces Premium VII radio Interior color – Gray interior no longer available   Options: MDI w/ iPod cable replaces iPod adapter option at same price Navigation price reduced with elimination of MDI   Jetta Wolfsburg Technical: 2.0T engine Sport suspension   Exterior: Exterior color - White Gold replaces Laser Blue 17” alloy wheels Black grille   Interior: Interior color – Gray interior no longer available   Jetta SportWagen Exterior: New headlights New hood New radiator grill/air intake VW logo New front bumper with side marker Front fenders New wheel housing New rear bumper Tail lights darkened Deletion of whip antenna, now in window 16” alloy wheels option   Interior: New door panels New mirror housing New belt buckles Combi instrument New controls for climate New steering Wheel New fabrics   Jetta SportWagen S Interior: Revised instrument cluster, interior trim, seat, steering wheel, wheels   Options: Bluetooth Connectivity   Jetta SportWagen SE Interior: Bluetooth Connectivity Standard Revised instrument cluster, interior trim, seat, steering wheel, wheels Premium VIII (touchscreen) radio replaces Premium VII radio   Options: MDI w/ iPod cable replaces iPod adapter option at same price Navigation – price reduced with deletion of MDI   Jetta TDI Interior: Bluetooth Connectivity standard Revised instrument cluster, interior trim, seat, steering wheel, wheels Addition of multifunction steering wheel Premium VIII (touchscreen) radio replaces Premium VII radio   Options: MDI w/ iPod cable replaces iPod adapter option at same price Navigation – price reduced with deletion of MDI   Exterior Color White Gold replaces Laser Blue   Interior Color Gray interior no longer available   Here are all the changes. Hope this helps. Replies to this message: rv65 (May 02, 2009 12:09 pm)

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