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Replying to: clownfishfunk (Jun 13, 2006 3:16 pm) There is a silver 4 door coming into a dealer...I am in CA now and I am waiting to hear what the MSRP is. He said it had the sunroof and ESP and I bet it is loaded like yours. I don't care about a sunroof but do like those heated seats. Does any out there know a site that list the prices for the options? 
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Replying to: gogirlgo (Jun 14, 2006 9:43 am) |
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My VW guy called to say they just got their first two 4 doors in today and he will call me as soon as it is ready to drive. He put my name on it. They got two 2 doors last week and they are already sold. I am pretty excited!!
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Replying to: gogirlgo (Jun 21, 2006 12:11 pm)
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Replying to: jpmccormac (Jun 21, 2006 12:18 pm) |
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Initial reaction: 1. Sure wish the 4dr GTI was available sooner: I miss the 2.0T engine. You need to work the 2.5 engine more to get similar acceleration = noise. I guess I need to find the right shift points. If you like quiet/fun engines take both the 2.5 Jetta and the 2.0T Jetta out for a spin: and if you prefer the 2.0T and need a hatchback then wait for the 4dr GTI. 2. The convenience package is great: the display on the upgraded stereo is significantly better. Up here in Canada I would have had a spend a lot on our 2.0T Jetta to get the better stereo. 3. Handling is great: better than my Jetta (I believe due to the location of the weight) 4. Sage green is a real enigma: looks green/grey depending on the light. I believe I made the right decision 5. 16" rims look very nice: especially in comparison with the normal hub caps. Price wise: The 2.0T Jetta is $100 CDN more per month to lease (with leather/17" rims) than a fully equipped Rabbit (both with Manual tranny). The Jetta is a much better car solely due to the engine. Some people don't like the idea of premium gas in the 2.0T (the rabbit uses regular) - but the better fuel mileage of the 2.0T makes up the difference. Verdict: A compromise (but aren't all sub-100K cars a compromise of some sort.
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Replying to: parkerjon (Jun 21, 2006 3:27 pm) I will know more tomorrow when I actually test drive the Rabbit. It came in on the truck this morning.
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Replying to: gogirlgo (Jun 21, 2006 5:30 pm) I needed to reduce the car payments hence the compromise. I was considering a turbo MB B200 as an alternate to waiting for the 4dr GTI - but I was concerned about the maintenance costs (and the lease would have been 35% more). It's very nice however. Ideal car: Jetta 2.0T wagon - More storage than the Rabbit - but not so big that the 2.0T engine isn't overwhelmed by mass (like the Passat I took out for a drive) The 2.0T engine is considerably more fun than the 1.8T: no lag, better low end torque (less engine noise). |
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Plan to drive to the beach tomorrow so will have a better idea of the car on freeway and around curvy beach roads...so far love it. It has more features then the 02 Passat I just returned. It even has the lock door and close sunroof feature from outside. Paid MSRP and will have the ipod adapter installed when I get back. It allows the ipod to be concealed in the glove box.
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Replying to: gogirlgo (Jun 22, 2006 1:35 pm)
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