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Shine is good, but with their rear bar, it's a bit harder installation. I went with the Neuspeed cause it was easy to install, wasn't permanent, and I like the option to adjust the stiffness.
For the 2003 models, VW totally redesigned the head for the 2.0L to solve the oil consumption process. I'm not sure, they may have done something in 2002.
As for the Jetta, it was a step back from the GTI (GTI was a GLX, this is a GLS), so I miss a lot of those features that car had, and honestly, I don't like the 1.8T. Just my preference, but I just don't like it very much. We'll see if I still stay in the VW family once I get final pricing on the R32....
- Anthony
As for the turbo, I like mine alot. There is some lag to it, but once you get used to driving it, it's easy to "forcast" it. I have the AWP though, which is 30hp more powerful than the AWW was. But a chip can easily cure that..
Any ideas on how I can sell my 1992 Camry XLE V6, fully loaded, w/o leather, 127,350 miles. It's very, very clean and dependable, 1 owner, garaged, tires (11,000 miles), no rust. Sept 02, I put in $1,900 for 120,000 mile maintenance schedule. Included: tune up, timing belt, brakes. on and on. No major/minor problems, just routine maintenance. I have it listed in Auto Trader and a local newspaper for $4,900. Too HIGH??? It really is a "cherry".
It's been very cold for the last couple weeks here in Chicago and not many shoppers are out. Give me a reason to :-)
Thanks,
I just scanned it today, turns out it's misfiring again. One of the coil packs they replaced (the new J ones) went bad again.
You guys are the best, what a wealth of information!
Ya know somethin', I have a Carmax in my back yard. Not more than 5 miles from me. The thought did cross my mind, ever so briefly, but didn't think they would give anything for it. I'll take it over today, and let you know what happens.
Pat, I'll also check-out Real-World Trade-In Values and let you know what I find there.
Guys, I'm honored to be part of your discussion group. Thanks again and Happy Motoring........ I wish you all blue skies and green lights.
:-)
I haven't gotten a ticket in my 1.8T (yet) and have had it for over a year now. Good luck I guess...
They appraised my 1992 Camry XLE V6 at $2,000 minus $159.00 processing fee netting out to $1,841.00. That's well, well under wholesale around my zip code. There comments: "Vehicle runs strong and shows well". Internet xxx.com used car pricing guides are all over the place. I do have a solid offer at $3,800. What do you guys think? Hold out for more or take the $3,800? My mom used to tell me, "1 bird in hand is better that 2 in the bush". Not bad advice.
Let me know what you think and thanks again. :-/}
0% financing on new cars doesn't help very much either.
And did you also go for the low interest rate?
For those who have the GLS, are the velour seats really linty?
And for those who have the 2003 GL, do the seats give you a sore back. (In the one I test drove, the seat uncomfortable in the mid back area.)
Thanks
If you buy one good luck. I have a 1992 Camry XLE V6 that you might be interested in. hahaha, just kidding. :-)
My credit union offered 4.5% and than VW came up with 3.99% after I had check in hand from the credit union when I picked up the car.
If you have good credit, you can get 3.99% for 60 mons. I'm not sure if VW is still offering that rate now. Check them out.
Yes the velour seats are linty. Get the leather...it wears better.
Seats felt the same to me in the GLS as you said, but I got the leather and it comes with heat and lumbar adjustment, which helped alot.
I would pay as close to invoice as possible. Someone offered me an 03 1.8T wagon for $100 over invoice not 2 weeks ago, it's a buyer's market.
Good luck!
And that Bonneville? I sold it privately, through Autotrader. For $4300. This was back in 01 though, when the used car market was in alot better shape than it is now.
I visited Terry at Real-World Trade-In Values and got the advice I needed. He was about to punish me if I didn't take the deal that I had in hand. He knows a few things about cars.
Thanks very much for the heads-up, I'm happy ;-)=)=
I went to one dealer this weekend and the guy said what would you like to pay - what would make you happy, and I said I'd like to pay invoice. He said they do need to make a profit. So he said well, we can give you 3%. When I went home and figured out the price he gave me, he would have given me 3% off the MSRP, not 3% over invoice. He would have made $1,200 (plus holdback, plus I think there is a $750 marketing allowance - not that I can use that in negotiating, but I'm not paying advertising fees.)
I hate buying cars.
I'd take the less aggravation of cleaning with leather though
As for leather/cloth, I hate the cloth in my jetta. My GTI was leather, and infact all my cars since 1987 had been leather, heh. Leather is a lot easier to clean, and I just kinda like the smell and how it feels when you sit in it - although the cloth holds you in place a lot better.
- Anthony
I was really hoping to hold out for the new cupholder redesign, but a few dealers tell me they won't be available until the 2005 model - which is b.s. VW America said they added them to production in December, but I wonder if that was for the wagon version.
The cupholder design is a big issue. Does anyone use the insert available in the armrest?
I love them...pain in the [non-permissible content removed] when I need to change CDs though.
The velour seats has pretty good lumbar support. My back usually hurts driving the G35coupe....the lumbar support hits it too low
And out of your choices, I would choose the 1.8 with cloth. The 2.0 gets the same or close to the same economy as the 1.8, with FAR less power (auto anyway). The velour is a total pain to clean.
My leather, like I said, has 30K on it and it's 14 months old. To keep it from cracking and stuff, you gotta treat it about once a month or so. I do mine that way, and it looks as good as new. Get Meguiar's leather treatment, works great and only takes about 30 mins. to do the entire interior, including headrests and front seatbacks.
As vocus said, it doesn't take a lot of effort to keep your leather looking like new for many years to come.
I use Lexol Leather Treatment and Lexol Leather Conditioner. Great stuff.
The tail lights on the Jetta are divided into 4 lamps (bottom lamp includes the back-up light). Each section is about 2 1/2" H. The plastic assembly measures about 9 1/2" W and tapers up to the top lamp at about 4 3/4" W. I've notice a Jetta in front of me and the only lamps that luminates, that I noticed, are the top lamps (as well as the high rear window lamp). My Jetta has the rear spoiler and has a lamp in it which provides a little bit more lumination.
For me, I don't think that is enough light to warn the driver behind ( there is an epidemic of tail-gaters) you that you are brakeing. One of my fears of driving is being rear-ended for some reason. It just bothers me. I would prefer much, much lumination.
How do you feel about this? Can the lamps be re-wired to include one of the other lamps?
What you can do is take those lamps next to the back-up lamps and turn them into brake lamps. They are currently nothing right now, and I know you would need a wiring kit from VW. I have seen some cars that do this on VWVortex.com, but don't know how to do it myself. I know you can do it though, and it's not a hard operation if you are pretty handy.
Some people also take the left lamp and turn it into a rear fog lamp. You need the Euro style headlight switch to do this though, so it can turn on.
I was also wondering why fog lights were not included on the GLS as they are on the GLX. No doubt it is a cost factor.
Can they be installed now using the same GLX feature? The space is there, isn't it?
I guess I'm big on being seen by other drivers.
You don't need any wiring harnesses or anything, just some 12 guage wire, 4 1/4" female slot connectors, and some electrical tape, and a wire stripper. Oh yeah, and two P21W bulbs.
There is a great write up on vortex about it, it may even be in my FAQ at the top of the G/J IV forum - I'm not sure. Do a search for "Rear Fogs as Brake Lights" and I'm sure you'll find it. They had step by step instructions with pictures.
- Anthony
A few people have done it on vortex, with a search you'll be able to find your answer.
- Anthony