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#30306 of 32395 Re: 2013 VW Jetta GLI impressions [breld] by jayrider

Feb 17, 2013 (12:55 pm)

Replying to: breld (Feb 16, 2013 8:30 pm)
Breld, Your ship has come in. You can now be the proud owner of a Jetta Hybrid which from all accounts drives like a euro sedan. High MPG and around 30k. Not a hatch but it has a large trunk with fold down seats. That's the good news. The bad news ? It's a first generation Hybrid from VW --- what could possibly go wrong with all the extra technology ?

#30307 of 32395 Re: 2013 VW Jetta GLI impressions [jayrider] by breld

Feb 17, 2013 (2:22 pm)

Replying to: jayrider (Feb 17, 2013 12:55 pm)
I do like those - haven't driven one, but looked at one in the VW showroom recently. I believe, like the GLI, they put some of the nicer materials into the hybrid. And the "SE" model, with an MSRP of $27k, would be fine with me. They have a $25k model, but it's special order only.
 
First gen hybrid from VW would be a great candidate for a lease, no?

#30308 of 32395 Re: If I'm going to dream... [oldfarmer50] by stickguy

Feb 17, 2013 (2:20 pm)

Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Feb 17, 2013 12:47 pm)
I thought you were holding out for my BILs S2000?
 
Reminds me, need to check with him to see what ever happened with that. I know I can't afford it!

#30309 of 32395 Re: 2013 VW Jetta GLI impressions [breld] by jayrider

Feb 17, 2013 (3:49 pm)

Replying to: breld (Feb 17, 2013 2:22 pm)
Based on the high resale of the TDI, it might make more sense to buy -- keep the miles low and sell it in 3 years.

#30310 of 32395 . by fintail

Feb 17, 2013 (6:30 pm)

And today begins a new chapter in my automotive history:
 

 
Count me as punched...

#30311 of 32395 Brakes Question by sandman_6472

Feb 17, 2013 (6:31 pm)

I need new front brakes and was told that metallic pads are the way to go for less brake dust and better gripping capacity. Is this true? I plan to use my guy at Tires Plus as Midas always up sells me stuff i don't want...it's frickin' annoying but, I think Midas has a lifetime guarantee which might be the better way to go. Can I request metallic pads over what these places usually use? I don't think they use metallic without a request but I have no idea. Please advise as the brakes arer making grinding noises on a hard stop and I drive on 95 daily now!
 
T I A guys!
 
The Sandman

#30312 of 32395 Re: . [fintail] by sandman_6472

Feb 17, 2013 (6:33 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Feb 17, 2013 6:30 pm)
O M G!!! It's stunning Fin, absolutely awesome!!! Now I really want my C Class! Congrats on this new addition, I think y'all will be very happy!
 
The Sandman

#30313 of 32395 Re: . [fintail] by slorenzen

Feb 17, 2013 (6:35 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Feb 17, 2013 6:30 pm)
WOW!
 
Very nice!
 
Gonna share the details?
 
Model?

#30314 of 32395 The Sandman Chronicles by sandman_6472

Feb 17, 2013 (6:42 pm)

Drove a 2013 Ford Escape with a bit over 14k on the clock. I will relate the driving experience another time as I am so happy with Fin's new ride, I want to concentrate on that tonight. Leave for Orlando at 7 so I'm gonna call it a night. Hoping to get something really fun tomorrow! Found out the Jetta don't have sat radio but still want to give one a whirl. Today I lucked out as the Cruze I stopped at was wanted by a nice co-worker so I let her have it. All of a sudden they drove up the Escape and stopped right in front of me so I said...sure! the guy behind me in an 2011 50k mile Camry tried his best to get me to switch but I declined his offer. Turns out it was the right choice...it's sat radio had been disconnected and he said it drove well...old! I know i got the better deal here and I was pleased with the Ford!
 
The Sandman
 
P.S. Got my new smart phone last night as the guy had gone to another store to get me this phone. It's an android, a HTC ONE VX...a very nice easy unit. I've been playing wth it all day and love it. Almost got the iPhone 4s but decided I wanted the newer tech and the phone cost me 1 cent...the iPhone 5 was mucho dinero. The Windows phone that my wife has, a Samsung Focus, is o k but I don't like the tiles Windows uses, was very confusing for me. I'm having an easier time with the android system. A treat for myself for going back to work after so long!

#30315 of 32395 Re: . [fintail] by steve_ HOST

Feb 17, 2013 (6:47 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Feb 17, 2013 6:30 pm)
lol, you really did it? Congrats!
 
(better than a bike too. )

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