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And my car doesn't rattle anymore, but thanks for asking.
As for me, I'll take the 1.8T turbo, run 91 fuel in it, enjoy the tiptronic and be happy that I chose one of the safest cars in the class. And as much as I love it, if I heard it had Acurra type transmission problems I would put a "for sale" sign on it so fast, and hope I met a customer as understanding as you.
the jetta is among the safest cars in its class. the key phrase being "in its class". so is the tl in its class of bigger cars.
oh, it's acura with one "c".
Gimme a break.. I posted something about recent Acura problems. You chose to shrug it off. Good for you, that's your option..to me that was the only part of your post that you made "perfectly clear".
Now we are arguing about Acuras and Hondas???
Hey Meade -- can you get Dale over here to drive a Jetta around with the moonroof open in the pouring down rain?
Then after a couple days we can discuss what she should do with the mildew smell (but not at lunchtime!) in a Jetta and then we'd be on topic!!
:-D
For once none of this is the fault of Vocus, Justin or me.
oh ya.. just wanted to say i love my gf's 01 wolvie.. been perfect since day 1...
getting back on topic: my jetta is driving great and everything is working like it should. i have a portable battery operated vacuum cleaner that i used to clean the interior about once a week. i clean the bugs off the frontal areas every two/three days. one nice thing about winter in wisconsin, no bugs. keeping my car like new is a lot of work. my goal is to have the car paid off a year from now or sooner.
CRM implementation doesn't sound too bad. could be much much much worse
Here's one to rile you up...I'm gonna put black lights all around my interior about mid-level. It'll look hella sweet, yo.
Oh, who am I kidding, that's just not my bag.
I got my strut bar in the mail yesterday, but they didn't send any bolts with it. That's what I get for shopping on EBay. Anyway, I have to get some bolts, then I can install it. Can't wait to see how much of a handling difference there will be.
In any case, if you increase the boost, you'll likely need a new diverter valve before long. The stock VW valve apparently can't take the extra boost very well.
I have considered a chip as well, but we're looking at moving to a larger house, so my car fund will have to wait.
Mind what young anakin says, he's got midichlorians coming out the whazoo!
(will penicillin help that?)
;-)
"It comes late in the film, when Qui-Gon Jinn, the Liam Neeson character, takes a blood sample from little Anakin Skywalker, the kid who will grow up to be Darth Vader, in whom The Force, as we know, is very strong. When the blood is analyzed, it turns out to have a midichlorian count way off the scale."
As you were....
If you get a key from EBay, you still gotta take it to the dealer and get it cut and programmed. (Like I said, it takes a special machine to cut these "laser" keys.) So call and ask how much the part itself is without the cutting to compare it to the EBay price.
Some key facts-
It is an internal two track key and it is manufactured using a vertical milling machine, not a laser. A Framon FRS D1 key cutter can be used to cut the key and some locksmiths have this machine and the ability to code the key.
You can program the key yourself:
To program a remote:
1. Stick existing key in the ignition and turn it on (but don't start the engine).
2. Put new key in the driver doorlock, with the door closed.
3. Turn door key counterclockwise and hold until horn beeps.
4. Keep holding. Press any button on the remote in the door until the horn beeps.
5. Take keys out.
New remote is now programmed (it will be a couple of minutes before it works, though).
I know this light on my dash (a little car with a key as part of the bottom of it) lights up when I start the car. So I guess it means it has an immoobilizer.
We also have a "real" valet key that doesn't even fit into any lock (outer trunk, trunk disable lock, glovebox lock, rear seat lock), and only works in the ignition and door lock. That's one thing I never had before. I can rest easier now when valeting the car, that I can lock up my personal stuff and not worry about it being gone through.
I believe it was a Jag in that movie, wasn't it?
I don't worry about valets having my car, although I did have an altercation with one when I had my Protege. He came flying down the lane in it, and even squealed the wheels a little when turning. My best friend was with me, and even she said, "uh oh". She knew what was coming.
As for valets, I've used them quite a few times at various places where you have no choice (a few restaurants, some hotels, etc) and I sincerely doubt the valet is amped over driving my 1.8T when he's got Ferraris, Porsches and Bimmers at his disposal.
What part of the country are you from?
If you do a search on "amped" and slang you'll see it's primarily concerned with drugs but it's branched off everywhere. Several UK web sites concerning slang mention it as excited, a surfing site lists it as excited. Jim Rome's site even has a definition in his smacktionary.
Actually it's even in UK and Aussie slang dictionaries. It's not that uncommon. I know i've heard sports figures say they're amped before or after a game.
Maybe it's a sports/druggy/west coast thing...lol