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#1422 of 1441 Re: What should I do?? [Phaetonboi] by ivan_99

Feb 27, 2009 (1:11 am)

Replying to: Phaetonboi (Feb 26, 2009 9:38 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 (8:16 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 (8:37 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 (2:48 pm)

Replying to: Phaetonboi (Feb 26, 2009 9:38 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 (9:38 am)

Replying to: smallcar1 (Jan 01, 2009 2:53 pm)
COSTLY!!!! THAT'S WHAT I HATE ABOUT VW.

#1427 of 1441 Re: JETTA REAPIR COSTS [jeffyscott] by furley

Mar 09, 2009 (9:44 am)

Replying to: jeffyscott (Jan 15, 2009 8:34 am)
I hand a Lincoln before this VW; the Lincoln was cheaper to maintain/service!! Go figure.

#1428 of 1441 Re: JETTA REAPIR COSTS by homerkc

Apr 18, 2009 (6:01 pm)

Replying to: furley (Mar 09, 2009 9:44 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.

#1429 of 1441 Re: JETTA REAPIR COSTS [homerkc] by popadopolis

Apr 19, 2009 (4:22 am)

Replying to: homerkc (Apr 18, 2009 6:01 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 (6:17 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.

#1431 of 1441 Re: 2010 Jetta TDI changes [rv65] by rv65

May 02, 2009 (1:09 pm)

Replying to: rv65 (Apr 19, 2009 6:17 pm)
The front end will look like the new MKVI golf. It will get the new climate control and possibly the MKVI steering wheel. It will probably get the new white dot MFD that uses BAP. There are two bluetooth modules. 9W2 and 9W3. 9W2 is a basic bluetooth kit that will be used in lower trim levels. It has no display and it mounts on the overhead console. The other kit is 9W3. 9W3 is the high end multi purpous bluetooth kit that does everything you would expect a bluetooth kit to do. It can integrate with the RCD/RNS-510 and the MFD. If you have the MFSW then it can do voice dialing.

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