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CB
Hondas are still improving in reliability. Just not as much as the domestic cars. Then domestic cars have more room for improvement. VW/Audi have improved big time. Going from almost non-existent in the market place to offering some of the most desirable cars in the market place. I also think some car companies are held to a different standard. If Honda or WV would come out with a car with the same build quality as a Dodge, the auto world would crucify them. For example, take the new Dodge Stratus. The outside mirrors don't break away and aren't painted. Has exposed screws at the base of the windshield. I'm going to bed...
What is up with that? Can that really save them that much money to skimp on that?
1998 Ford Ranger: Has 'em
1991 Accord: Had 'em
1984 Accord: Had 'em
Hopefully someone can help me. I have a 97 Jetta Trek w/ 16 in. wheels with 205/45 Nitto tires. i would like to upgrade my stock suspension, nut I'am not sure on what kind of struts and shocks are a good combo together. I'am looking for a smooth ride yet handle well at the same time. Any input will be appreciated.
Thanks
Magzz
From chips to springs to exhaust, it's all there.
anonymise: The 1.8T engine is the EXACT same engine as the TT. Just has a different chip.
elec. window motors. Daughters have two 96
jetta's. wvoa. does not have the tech. expertise
to place a elec. system in a car. I would love a
response from someone with these problems.
Replacement motors and switch appox. 650.00
a pop. Only replaced (6) windows in one
and (3) in the other. PS., sunroof has broken
once in each car. Hard to complain about that
german engineering.
http://commerce.vw.com/default.htm
There are tons of other third party vendors. Just search around. Also try vwvortex.com and read the forums there for VW tweaking tips/hints from real owners.
CB
Anyone out there know?
Anyway, if you want to utilize the space in the trunk for the CD changer and the Monsoon CD changer features, and do not want to buy the dealer changer, you HAVE to get the Panasonic DCP-601 model plus an added interface. I could be wrong on the exact model number, but it's the 6 CD changer.
I already went through all this and they (aftermarket sound dweebs) were trying to install the 8 CD changer in mine and never could get it to work. I ended up at the dealer, but got an awesome deal **way** below the normal $400 or so for the changer.
Anyway, adding the changer is a very nice upgrade!
No flames or parking lectures please--just an informal survey.
BTW, my 1.8T dusted a Grand Am with 3800 V-6, and YES, he was trying...
ALL - I posted my VW experience on a recent long road trip, and would like to hear others' reports on their trips - any out there?
Since the Jetta is the wife's car, I am still getting used to it and was finding myself uncomfortable with the seating. My arms were getting tired and it just felt weird compared to the Accord we just traded in.
When we arrived at the motel I took the manual in for some reading and found out about the telescoping steering wheel! Oh man! What a difference!
The car ran just fine through the coastal mountains and pulled up the grades just fine leaving most other cars behind.
Pretty much drove the limit with a few bursts up to 75 for a few seconds. Was still under 500 miles, so couldn't get on it too hard. ;-)
We averaged 31 mpg!!! Not too bad for a brand new, not yet broken in car that's supposed to only get 28 on the highway.
The coolest thing about this car is that for the first month or so, you keep finding all these awesome little features, like the hood release that just pops out when you lift the hood a little.
The most fun part of this drive was waking up one cold, foggy-ocean morning, opening the sunroof and the windows a bit, turning on the seat heaters and taking a spin down the coastal highway!! Yeah, baby!!!
Chevrolet isn't lenient with that warranty either. My best friend's Cavalier spewed everything into the street at 100,500 miles and they said it wasn't their problem because he was 500 miles over the grace period of the warranty. Another friend of mine took his in and got the head replaced, but Chevrolet decided to use the same head bolts in the new head as the old one, even though they got a memo saying not to do that from Chevy corporate themselves. What a mess.
Thanks.
Then select your type of car and then wheels. There are also tons of third-party wheels too. I am sure that VW would be happy to put on any kindof wheels you would want. For the right $$$.
Anyway, have fun shopping for your new toy.
No matter what you have, or how good it performs, there is someone else out there who gets their thrills on knocking what you have. The funny thing is that most of these people don't even believe what they're typing. They are just arguing for the sake of arguing and have no factual reasoning behind what they claim.
The great point you make there lexzoom, is that if someone does get a lemon then of course they will bad mouth that manufacturer. I would!
I had a 1981 VW Rabbit that I hated!! I swore off VW's for life! But, it really wasn't the car I hated, it was the service people in the town I was living in. The car was a great car, but I never liked it because the dealer was bad.
Heck, now that we haven't had our 1991 Accord for two months since trading it, there are several things I can list that I didn't like about that car, but there's no point in it really.
I have better things to do than run around trying to pi$$ off a bunch of Honda owners. ;-))
I do have to say though that of all the cars I have owned, this Jetta is definitely the most fun car of them all. And the quality is outstanding! So far I have not found one single flaw. Nada. Nyet. Nothing!
Enjoy!
One bad side-effect of a new Jetta is that your fuel bill increases by about 50%!!