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I still haven't decided on the color. It's gonna be either black or blue!
Also I am considering either the Baltic green..which is a dark metallic blue-green, or the black. Any opinions on one or the other? Thanks................
I just have a small question for you VW owners. My co worker just bought a 98 GLS and none of her warning light s come on when she turns the key to the "on" position. Now I don't know if VW works the same way as my car does but which lights are supposed to come on when the ignition is switched to "ON"? She says her BRAKE, SEAT BELT, ABS lights are the only ones that come on. Is this the way it should work? Any info will be greatly appreciated.
You friend needs to have her's checked. Could be as simple as a burnt out bulb.
I was offered a deal on Jetta GLS1.8T with
5 speed
Cold Weather Pkg
Luxury Pkg (Power Glass Moon Roof & 15" Alloy Wheels)
for 19,683 + destination charge.
Is this a good deal? Please give me some advice.
Thanks alot.
There is no reason to cruise at an engine speed any higher than the minimum that will produce smooth results (ie, avoid lugging). Running at a higher than necessary engine speed for a given mph is wasteful of fuel and subjects the engine to unnecessary aging (more rpm's = shorter engine life, all other things being equal).
Unless I need to accelerate rapidly, I generally shift at about 3000rpm, until I reach my cruising speed. If this is anywhere above 40mph, I will be in fifth gear. No problems.
I agree 100%. Once VW starts losing its image as an economy car company, I'm sure they'll start raising their prices. I think it also looks very upscale. I love the heated seats with the weather turning cold in Wisconsin.
more than it really did...."
So very well said, Justin!! That pretty much says it all in a nutshell about the Jetta, IMO.
So, with that being said, we're going for our yearly "fall drive" through the country to photograph and observe the fall colors.
It's a cold (20's), crystal clear day, so those seat warmers will be put to good use -- especially when we open the sun roof!! ;-)))
FOR EITHER THE 2001 JETTA GL TDI OR THE 2001 GOLF
GL TDI. I FIND THIS HARD TO BELIEVE, PLEASE TELL
ME IF THIS IS CORRECT OR SHOULD I FIND A NEW DEALER. HE SAYS THERE IS A VERY SHORT SUPPLY AND
IT COULD TAKE SIX MONTHS TO ORDER ONE. PLEASE TELL
ME HE'S WRONG!!
I LOVE the car, I really wanted good gas mileage, safety, and a little style and I just couldn't have found anything better. One small disappointment, about 10 miles down the road the ABS light came on and the brake light started flashing. So it is back to the dealer today to get that little glitch ironed out. But with all of the computer regulated operations on cars, it's not surprising. My husband bought a Subaru Outback a while ago, and in the first week the service engine light came on.
The enthusiasm on this site is infectuous, and I am glad to join the group!!!
galacticgreta: Congratulations and welcome to the Jetta club!! The Galactic Blue is an awesome color and you'll have nothing but fun! A glitch here or there is not unusual, as you said. If ya wanna get jazzed about the Jetta, just read jwink1's post!
You can get an aftermarket CD changer to work!! read this information: http://www.members.home.net/2k1bluejetta/cdchangermod.html
The MF steering wheel changes nothing for installing a CD player or changer.
Once again, Congratulations...when gas prices skyrocket you'll have one of the best sedans around and getting 50mpg to boot!!!!!!!
I envision myself with black leather this time, still auto tranny, and a nice dark red or dark blue exterior. Had black on tan last time....sharp, but oh so hard to maintain! Has there been ANY engine spec changed on the VR6 since the redesign in 99? Still 174 HP and 180lbs of torque?
My Hyundai is cheap, but, call me shallow, it makes me feel very...well...cheap. Everyone thinks I am CRAZY for getting rid of my Jetta, and I am starting to believe them I thought I would be happy knowing how much money I am saving in monthly payments and insurance (all said - $300/month), but I am questioning my decision......what to do, what to do!?
waitng for the April? 2001 release of the updated
Jetta. I understand that, among other improvements, it will have the 5-speed automatic.
Does the current VR6 have only 2 valves per cylinder? That would explain it's rather meager (by today's standards) power ratings. since it's 1992 (at best) technology does anyone have info on the '01 1/2? Numerous dealers tell me the Passat V6 won't be used (fitment problem?).
from check engine light and certain other engine problems. I must admit that since receiving it, I have not had a problem that I know of. The only thing I notice was some black stuff at the end of the tail pipe. Any idea why this is taken place. I also have'nt notice any performance problems due
to that. So far I have enjoyed driving it and overall I think its a pretty cool looking car for the cost.
Curious.
Vocus - you are right about the negative equity. But a sizable down payment would help.....or i would just keep the hyundai as my inner city driving car.
this is all depending on stock options, as I said.
we shall see! I personally don't want them messing with the VR6 engine......it is very reliable. My check engine light came on once due to me running the car out of gas.....had it reset and never ran it out of gas again!
The black stuff on the tailpipe is normal, just carbon, a little oil. All cars do that.
As for the check engine light, is your gas cap on tight, 3 clicks or so?
is there something wrong? every other car is updated already except for daewoo...
Vocus - Why do you care what's new on the '01 Protoge when your next car will be a VW? Anyway, isn't the zetec a 2.3, so if the '01 Mazda has a 2.0, it's their engine!
Ya know - I don't like the 17" wheels on the Jetta, personally. I think they make the car look too small - the car is all wheels at that point. The standard 16's are a little "classier" to me. To each his own! I have a feeling even if the stocks don't do well, I will find some (probably detrimental to my wallet) way to do something...;)
Fischda: You just know in your heart my next car's gonna be a VW huh? I am going to keep my Protege until it dies though, just to see how much I can get from it. I have 31.300 miles now and it's a year old, so will probably be ready for a replacement within the next 5 years. I will then check out the VW Golf or Jetta at that time.
I'm in Florida, near Orlando. The car was actually on the truck without a designated dealer when they located it, so it only took me two weeks to get it. It was difficult to find a TDI with the leather seats and luxury package (Sunroof!). All of the TDI's on the lot were the GL trim package, I guess they think diesel drivers don't like extras.
The price was a little negotiable, I got the car for 20,500 and the sticker was 21,650. I think I could have gotten a better deal, since the car was on and off the lot in one day, but I didn't think about that when I negotiated for the car (too excited that they found it, I guess).
Good luck with your TDI, I love driving mine, and can't wait to get it back later today!
Thanks!
I'm going to put the dealer CD Changer in myself. I decided that I didn't want to take the chance on anything else. But I talked to the parts manager and he said it really wasn't too difficult a process.
I'm enjoying the lively discussion. Thanks!
I also thought about a TDI because of the gas mileage. Consumer Reports just reviewed the Golf TDI 5-speed and they liked it enough to give it good marks.