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Sedans Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Accord
239 messages, Last post on Oct 18, 2009 at 8:48 AM
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 08, 2007 2:14 pm)
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Replying to: bug4 (Nov 08, 2007 2:34 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 08, 2007 2:45 pm) And the engine will age well, while after noticing a drop in quality (response/acceleration) from 1.8T over a few years and miles, I will continue to doubt turbos from VW until they prove my assumptions wrong. I will give them five years for it. |
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Replying to: robertsmx (Nov 08, 2007 3:17 pm) --interestingly, I didn't notice much turbo-lag on the GTI.
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Replying to: bug4 (Nov 08, 2007 3:45 pm) A decade later, and with extensive experience with two 1.8T engines from 5-6 years ago, with 10+ years and 183K miles I can now say I'm glad that I picked the Accord. The engine/transmissiuon in the Accord became smoother with age, or so it seems.
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Replying to: robertsmx (Nov 08, 2007 4:05 pm) |
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 08, 2007 2:45 pm) Not only does it feel a lot quicker, it is a lot quicker. It's more on par with the Accord V6 until you get up to high speeds. It truly is a phenomenal little engine with a very efficient transmission. It pulls hard like a good V6 and if you drive it normally you get the fuel economy of a good I4. Granted, it lacks the silkiness of a good V6. robertsmx does make a good point about long term reliability though. But I will say this, the 2.0t is so much better than the 1.8t. There's virtually no turbo lag with the 2.0t and it has a linear power cure. In other words you don't notice you're driving a turbo. |
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Replying to: robertsmx (Nov 08, 2007 4:05 pm) |
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Here it is in a nutshell. Owned a 2002 Jetta and 2003 Passat. Engine coils replaced on both (twice on the Passat). Jetta drove like a dream, but had so many issues, got rid of it. Passat leaked after heavy rain, either through the pollen filter or the sunroof (no one knows) and took out the computer. Repair=$2500. FIVE Passats at the shop with the same problem (research this issue on the web...it's shocking). Just traded it for a beautiful 2008 Accord EX-L V6. Whatever you do...don't buy a VW!
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Replying to: hokie2 (Nov 25, 2007 5:44 pm) |
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