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Re: iPhone adaptor for 2010 Jetta Sportwagen TDI [sitsat]
by ydw
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Dec 04, 2009 (11:19 am)
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Replying to: sitsat (Dec 03, 2009 10:23 pm)
I'd been told by VW that if you had the navigation system your Jetta, you should be able to pull up the phone book from your BlueTooth phone onto the nav/radio display or the multifunction display (either or both, I don't remember). But I think that utilizes only the BT interface, and is not sophisticated or specific enough to support iPhone features. The BT phone book feature does not work if you only have the Premium 8 radio and not the navigation/radio combination unit.
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- #3715 of 3723
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Re: iPhone adaptor for 2010 Jetta Sportwagen TDI [ydw]
by jogousa
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Dec 04, 2009 (11:30 am)
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Replying to: ydw (Dec 04, 2009 11:19 am)
You can pull tel number and navigation display on Garmin Nuvi portable unit via BlueTooth from your cell phone, if properly programmed.
Likewise, you can dial tel number from Garmin Nuvi using touch screen or voice command, if so equipped.
Not sure if the same applies for VW Jetta BlueTooth/nav/radio display application. I don't have that option in my 09 Jetta Wagon.
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- #3716 of 3723
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Re: iPhone adaptor for 2010 Jetta Sportwagen TDI [ydw]
by sitsat
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Dec 04, 2009 (12:04 pm)
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Replying to: ydw (Dec 04, 2009 11:19 am)
yes, that's the same thing I was told by VW dealer I purchased from (Encinitas, CA) Interface is only BT and wireless bandwidth (and functions) not capable to stream iPhone content. At least not yet! I am transfering all of my CDs, my wife's, and my 4 year-old's CDs to my SDHC 8GB card in MP3 encoding at 160 Kbs. works great for playback in the 2010 Jettasportwagon with Premium 8 radio (touch screen controls with sat radio but no navigation). there's a company here in so cal (dice electronics) who members on this board probably have already mentioned that makes specific interfaces for VW.Audi, BMW nav systems to ipod/iphone but they don't have the 2010 VW radio model up and running yet, I guess. typically you have to go in the back of radio or if there is a pre-wired CD changer in the trunk (not on Jetta wagon 2010 models) you can plug in there. allows you to control ipod functions from the VW nav screen, but again, no streaming apps or the stuff I really use the iPhone for - traffic, email, news apps, etc.
no clue on interfacing a garmin portable as I don't have one. But curious if those have an output port and what it would be. as noted in the post above, they run on BT, right?
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- #3717 of 3723
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VW JSW vs AUDI A3 TDI
by oli1
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Dec 04, 2009 (8:37 pm)
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I.ve looked at both cars, the vw jetta tdi sportwagen and found the Audi A3 tdi screwed together better. Now other than price which would be the better car?
Would the Audi cost more to repair?
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- #3718 of 3723
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Re: VW JSW vs AUDI A3 TDI [oli1]
by sebring95
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Dec 04, 2009 (8:44 pm)
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Replying to: oli1 (Dec 04, 2009 8:37 pm)
The only thing that would send me running to the Audi is if they offered AWD. The Audi will cost more to repair/maintain down the road and nevermind the higher price...it will also depreciate more. I've owned Audi before and they're great cars, but these are just too similar IMHO.
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- #3719 of 3723
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Re: VW JSW vs AUDI A3 TDI [oli1]
by longo2
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Dec 04, 2009 (9:09 pm)
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Replying to: oli1 (Dec 04, 2009 8:37 pm)
I just read a notice that the Audi A3 won the green car of the year award at some auto show. But I think it mentioned it will only be sold in a 2 door for a while, and was several thousand dollars more than the Golf TDI 5 door Hatchback, it's first cousin.
Sebring95 has the right idea, don't buy one unless they make it AWD.
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- #3720 of 3723
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Re: VW JSW vs AUDI A3 TDI [oli1]
by jogousa
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Dec 05, 2009 (4:03 am)
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Replying to: oli1 (Dec 04, 2009 8:37 pm)
Audi A3 shares the same platform with VW Tdi. It's assembled in Germany while VW is assembled in Mexico (cheaper labor).
While the robotics (from Japan) on the assembly lines (that tighten the screws) are calibrated to the same torque, some people think it's assembled better in Germany by Germans. But if you visit the assembly plant in Ingolstadt there are not that many "Germans" doing the work...
Like it's said above, it costs more for parts and repairs in this country. Resale value still suffers from setback few years back with unintended acceleration. Some experts in this field claim Audi still did not fully recover from that setback.
Think of Audi as what Acura is to Honda, Lexus to Toyota or Infinity to Nissan. You are paying for the brand.
While it's a fine automobile (I have owned a few myself) it makes more sense (financially) to get a VW. VW also has more service authorized centers in the U.S. than Audi.
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- #3721 of 3723
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Re: Jetta Wagon brake light bulb replacement [jogousa]
by smdtdi
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Dec 05, 2009 (7:03 am)
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Replying to: jogousa (Nov 21, 2009 12:48 pm)
I do have an owner's manual. It says to take it to the dealer. This is very expensive. I thought that someone here may have figured out an easy way to do this themselves. I have a 2005 Jetta wagon, and unfortuneately, it appears that I need to remove the interior trim to access the brakelight bulbs. I don't think I can do this myself without butchering the interior of the cargo area.
I'm glad to see that that VW has made this easier to do in the 09 wagons, but that doesn't help me.
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- #3722 of 3723
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Re: Jetta Wagon brake light bulb replacement [smdtdi]
by jogousa
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Dec 05, 2009 (8:29 am)
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Replying to: smdtdi (Dec 05, 2009 7:03 am)
I think VW is slowly but surely getting the message! On my 09 Jetta Wagon you have access from rear cargo area where there are 2 small cut-offs in the lining.
Now if they would re-design the headlight assembly so that one doesn't have to take the front bumper off, that would help. Right now, as is, you have to take the front bumper off to get to 2 screws that hold front headlight assembly, what a chore!
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- #3723 of 3723
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09 Jetta Wagon safety issue.
by jogousa
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Dec 05, 2009 (8:34 am)
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For all those out there, who frequently remove rear cargo area retractable black cover, be aware! Once you take it out the rear edge of the plastic cover that fits behind rear seats has razor sharp edge! I suggest to take a sand paper and round the edge off otherwise you may cut your fingers (like I did mine a while ago)....
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