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#209 of 258 Re: the service costs must scare some people away from VW? [samm43] by pbrazina

Mar 07, 2011 (10:11 am)

Replying to: samm43 (Mar 07, 2011 8:51 am)
I was told by the dealer (and confirmed by the customer service number listed on vw.com) that I only have to change the oil every 10k miles. I'm not sure I would want to do that as I'm in the old school w/ every 3 mo or 3k... since this uses synthetic oil, I'm thinking every 6 months. Like you, I don't drive much as my last car 2000 Saturn only had 70k miles on it.
 
Unless a specialty (i.e something VW specific breaks), my service (after the included 3 years) will probably be at Pep Boys.
 
There is no reason why an oil change w/ synthetic oil should cost more than $50. I am being generous in that figure as I'm in NY, so I'm sure other states may vary.
 
If it matters, I have a 2011 Jetta SE.

#210 of 258 Re: the service costs must scare some people away from VW? [pbrazina] by samm43

Mar 07, 2011 (10:23 am)

Replying to: pbrazina (Mar 07, 2011 10:11 am)
Congrats on your new Jetta! Did you see my comments I posted about my test drive in Mid-sized cars I think is where I posted them. It is one fine car on many levels.
 
Sam

#211 of 258 Road Trip by bvdj84

Mar 17, 2011 (7:02 am)

Getting ready to take my first road trip to Florida! A 14 hour drive! Taking my car in today to get it inspected and have the tires inflated properly. This will be the ultimate test! I do think this engine is much more competent than the 08 G6 4cyl engine I had. I don't see this engine struggling like the G6 did. This car wants to drive faster too. I have looked down and see that I am so speeding!
 
I should get better mileage. Anyone know if they use nitrogen in the tires? I have had the car since new years eve and they haven't seem to deflate yet. Even through all the winter issues.
 
Looking like it is going to be perfect weather driving and all next week! Really warm weather too!!

#212 of 258 Road Trip [bvdj84] by mariobgoode

Mar 17, 2011 (10:24 am)

Replying to: bvdj84 (Mar 17, 2011 7:02 am)
That's one great opportunity to test the car's mettle. Good luck on the ride. Watch out for the speed traps in the Carolinas and in VA. Florida has a few of those, as well. Don't forget your sunscreen and sunglasses.
 

#213 of 258 Re: Road Trip [mariobgoode] by bvdj84

Mar 18, 2011 (6:48 am)

Replying to: mariobgoode (Mar 17, 2011 10:24 am)
Yes, it will be a great way to see what she is made of. There are a lot of speed traps down south! Especially highway 231 in Alabama. The speed limits change so quickly and they'll get ya.
 
Yep, packing today and it looks to be sunny everyday next week. Around 80 mark once we get down there tomorrow in Alabama!
 
Taking the car in today, making sure it is good to go, tires, etc.

#214 of 258 Re: Road Trip [bvdj84] by bvdj84

Mar 20, 2011 (11:09 am)

Replying to: bvdj84 (Mar 18, 2011 6:48 am)
Wow!! I am so impressed with this car! It handled so well out on the open road! Just when I thought on the hilly parts of the drive it would up shift and it did NOT have to pretty much at all. It was so strong and smooth when it did have to upshift that you barely noticed. I know it is part of the 6pd auto and the 5cyl engine. My G6 4cyl 4spd would be abruptly shifting and lacked power. Felt really strained. This car felt strong all the way, it seemed powerful. Plus, the option to put it in S mode and manual mode assisted in quick maneuvers which my G6 did not have.
 
The engine and the car felt solid! The steering is gets tight when at higher speeds. Which I am not sure thats really good, but keeps it solid. Suspension is tight and forgiving. I could see myself easily venturing up to over 80 if I wasnt carefully watching. Which my G6 wasn't like. Also, you barely hear or feel the engine at all.
 
The seats were a bit tough though> Our rears were hurting by the end of the 14hr trip.
 
I am very impressed! Love it! Great choice for me. Felt good to have the roof open and safe in a nice car.

#215 of 258 Re: Update by bvdj84

Apr 20, 2011 (8:51 am)

Replying to: bvdj84 (Mar 20, 2011 11:09 am)
Update: 2011 Jetta SE.
I am very impressed with my Jetta! I love it! The engine is so smooth and it handles so well. I look down and I am speeding sometimes! This never happened in my G6. I am loving the white gold paint. It is constantly changing. I think it looks like one of the better colors for this car!
 
I have nearly 6,200 miles already! That is from going to FL mostly. It handles so well out on the interstate and rarely upshifted and if it did then you could hardly tell. The cabin is quiet and the car feels solid. I really enjoy the interior with the cornsilk! It looks better than the black! It has a more upscale look. Although, I do agree that VW made a bad move on cheapening the few areas of plastic. This was not neccessary! They even got rid of the VW icons within the head lights! The door handles could have been a little better! Oh well! Its all about the look I guess, rather than the feel.
 
    I do love the stereo system, but they did get rid of speakers too! The rear tweeters are gone, they look like they exist(even on the SEL), but gone. The previous model has 2 speakers in the front doors and the separate tweeter, now there is just the 1 speaker and tweeter. Not a huge deal, but again, why are we doing the cost cutting in areas where quality mattered? It still sounds awesome though! Alert! My stereo did have a WHITE SCREEN on Monday and I immediately showed my dealer. Apparently others have had cases like this. It is back to normal now, but this was odd and annoying! (RCD-510)touch screen.
 
Gas mileage seems to be pretty good, though I haven't really checked it officially. I am really liking my Jetta! Great choice for me and my family when they are with me! Lots of rear space!
 
I do think VW could have taken it easy on the cheapening! I still believe consumers would have paid the premium for the car. You can't mess with the soul of VW. They are almost doing this if they are not careful though.
 
If you are looking for the 2011 Jetta! You will love it! A nice well rounded car, that still has bang for the buck! Especially the SE. However, we bought out our 2008 Jetta SE!! We love it!! VW family!

#216 of 258 Re: Update [bvdj84] by samm43

Apr 20, 2011 (10:33 am)

Replying to: bvdj84 (Apr 20, 2011 8:51 am)
If you would like to know real world mileage just keep track of the figures and I will do the math for you here if you'd like.
 
All you need to do is:
- when refueling, reset one of the odometer trip meters and keep it dedicated till the next time you refuel.
- so on next refuel, simply mark down that odometer reading, and gallons you added (include 2 decimal places) then reset it again for next fueling.
 
Each time you reset the trip meter, mark down the reading and how many gallons you added at that time. Hopefully the gas nozzle trips off at the same point when refueling, as some cars react to different pumps differently. I have had cars that up to 3 gallons (yes, THREE!) could be added after the first nozzle trip off. If you always refuel at the same station and pump, that helps because also the ground is the same level of grade or flat. One thing I would not do however is continue to trip the nozzle over and over for quick spurts as you do not want to overfill and risk contaminating the charcoal vent filter. When I refuel I try to listen to it. You can usually hear when the gas is getting closer to the downpipe because the sound changes. At that point I simply slow down the flow and that way you can get a more consistent shut off point without overfilling. If you refuel often from only a half tank or less, then these measure will naturally be more significant in getting an actual true reading. Keep in mind that if you keep track of all your records, you could check mileage on a monthly or even yearly basis if desired. Then you can see the difference cold weather or A/C weather makes.
 
I know, too much information right? If so, just go back to the first two steps and ignore the rest. It will make sense the more you do it.
 
Sam

#217 of 258 Re: Update [samm43] by bvdj84

Apr 23, 2011 (7:22 am)

Replying to: samm43 (Apr 20, 2011 10:33 am)
I might just do that! Thank you! This information is very helpful! I just do know that I don't have to fill up as much as my 08 G6 4cyl. This engine is so much more efficient and powerful.
 
I am just amazing on how similar the engine specs are in terms of HP and torque and yet the VW feels night and day stronger and refined. You would think the numbers would be different.
 
The stereo screen has not turned white since monday. That is good.

#218 of 258 Temperature Display by mariobgoode

Apr 23, 2011 (5:05 pm)

Replying to: vannessa (Feb 21, 2011 9:09 pm)
Just got my '11 Jetta TDI in red (after 5 months) and was looking for the temp gauge like you did. When you turn on the engine, the readout is there, but after a few minutes, the display changes to something else, like mpg, etc. To get the temp button at that point, there's a RESET button on the underside of the wiper control lever. Press that button once AND either the top or bottom of the end of that lever, until you see the temp display. If you can't get it this way, read the owner's manual for directions. Good luck.
 
I found that if I stay between 55 and 60 mph and avoid sudden starts or stops, I can get about 60 mpg and approx 700 miles per tank. I drive a stick, so that may or may not influence my results.

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