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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Accord

244 messages,  Last post on Aug 29, 2011 at 3:37 PM

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What is this discussion about? Honda Accord, Volkswagen Jetta, Sedan

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#239 of 244 Re: 2009 VW Jetta versus Honda Civic [fishpotato] by morescratch

Oct 18, 2009 (8:48 am)

Replying to: fishpotato (Oct 16, 2009 9:01 am)
Hi fishpotato, In my opinion you are comparing two different classes of car. For some reason North Americans are comparing Jetta's to Civic's. This is completely ridiculous and in some way VW supports this. The VW Polo which we are getting in North America soon is the direct competitor to the Civic everywhere else in the world. The Jetta is more Comparable to the Accord than the Civic but even that comparison is not fair. The Jetta is in it's own class. You have to drive them both. When I say drive I mean drive them, take them both on the highway and assess them for their ability to provide you with a "driving experience". German cars are engineered much differently than Japanese cars and their design philosophies are very, very different. The Civic will likely feel peppier in the City but once you take it on the highway at high speed look out. Don't forget that the Civic (either side of 1992) used to be the most dangerous car on the road. In the same model years the Golf was the safest in that "class". You will be happy with both cars but in my opinion if you buy the Jetta you will never buy anything but a VW again for the rest of your life. That's what happened to me.

#240 of 244 Well... by thegraduate

Apr 05, 2010 (9:18 am)

this forum certainly died.

#241 of 244 Re: Well... [thegraduate] by bvdj84

Apr 09, 2010 (7:39 am)

Replying to: thegraduate (Apr 05, 2010 9:18 am)
lol. Yep. Well lets wake it up!

#242 of 244 Re: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Accord [killermonkey] by leman2009

Aug 07, 2011 (6:51 am)

Replying to: killermonkey (Dec 30, 2003 3:47 pm)
DO NOT buy a VW 2011. I've bought 2011 VW jetta SEL. since the day I bought it it went to shop for 8 times already. It is poorly built. My previous Jetta which was value edition was much better. as a loyal VW costumer they should have treated me better, but they didn't. I've taking my car to 7 dealership to get rid of it. the car has depriciate the value which is understandable. I'm about to get an accord coupe EX-L. VW had many problems, engine jumps by itself when the car is on idle, interior A/C knobs was already broken. speaker burst " I don't listen loud music" right front door had this crazy rattling sound since the day I've bought it. They put some plastic stuff in it and it still rattles, front instrument panel which holds the odometer was hanging down. they ordered the plastic piece twice and finally put it in better. I hear a chain sound coming from the engine some times. when I'm on a rough road, everything rattles. cheap letharette seats are incredibly uncomfortable. everything is made of cheap plastic. made in MEXICO.. chepest car ever. I am getting rid of it. I have been with VW since 2004. I had audi then jetta and this jetta. I will not go even close to the VW dealership again. They want to compete with japanese cars buy reducing the price buy reducing the quality. some of them come with drum brakes. I HATE VW JETTA 2011........ don't waste your money.. you can never go wrong with HONDA.... I had one before and it was awesome. I should hav estick with it.

#243 of 244 Re: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Honda Accord [leman2009] by bvdj84

Aug 07, 2011 (7:26 pm)

Replying to: leman2009 (Aug 07, 2011 6:51 am)
Wow! I am so sorry you have had issues with your car. This doesn't sound like typical issues, so perhaps your car was built wrong or off. I am a VW and a Honda fan too!
 
I have had my 2011 Jetta SE for 8 months now and I love it. Though, my horn stopped working 2 times, but other than that no issues as of it. The engine is strong, the body is solid. Yes, some areas of plastic could be better, but the tan interior makes up for it. For the features such as the touch screen, bluetooth, I feel like I driving an upscale car for the money.
 
I hope that I don't have anymore issues. I wish you luck. Sorry its been a bad time for you.

#244 of 244 2003 Jetta stalling after rain by lovethatjetta

Aug 29, 2011 (3:37 pm)

After the rain from Hurricane Irene I had about 1/2 inch of water behind the driver's seat. The car started and drove fine for a couple of hours. This morning it started but stalled out after about 2 seconds, and continues to do so. The display also is unreadable. I have seen and heard of problems with the Passat with water, but not the Jetta. Has anyone had this problem?

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