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BTW, it was a Jetta poster (flaca, post #2684)who incited the Protege owner's to come over here :
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That post is from the Jetta topic, and not the Protege topic. I believe that a Protege fan cross posted #2684 over into the Protege topic to incite the Protege fans to come into the Jetta topic. The Protege is a good car, but it is not a Jetta and this is a Jetta discussion. Please have the courtesey to discuss Jetta's here.
My post #2703 was in response to the "facts" stated by panamaltd2 in post #2702.
And finally, no I am not implying that Jetta owners have higher intelligence, I am implying that the majority of Jetta owners do not choose between Protege and Jetta because the two cars appeal to different audiences.
Further posts persisting in this argument will be removed. I gave you an alternative to continue this conversation. Please give that a try if you have more to say. Otherwise, you can take it off-line - it does not belong in this discussion.
Thank you.
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We are talking about the Jetta here. NOT each other.
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Perhaps blueguy would even like it, as long as it does not rattle.
$26,825
options:
17" Alloy wheels and Tires $600 ($400)
Side Curtain protection $220 (standard)
Climatronic $540 ($350)
If you want more info, go to http://www.vwvortex.com then go to the forums section. People post topics of all kinds on this site.
But if the new VR6 GTI with leather & 6 spd is anywhere near $26k, I'll be looking at an A4, Saab 9-3, or Subaru WRX.
Yes, I could look in my manual if I knew where the manual might be and if I weren't at work. Just hoping someone knows off the top of his head.
Thanks.
I would like to find out how "kare" found this out.
-Larry
If it is, you have no reason to complain about squeaks in your Jetta. If someone is driving a car hard enough to wear out a set of tires in 5,000 miles then the car has a right to earn a few squeaks.
I have a friend with an Acura NSX and he can get 10,000 miles from a set of tires and those things are as soft as a sponge. The tires on my Passat have 26,000 miles on them with almost no wear showing.
I must have misread your post about the 5,000 miles and worn out tires. Please set me straight!
I paid for the extra rotation at 5k and 15k - think it's well worth it.
I was at a stop sign waiting to turn left. Checked my left, then right, back left and went. I was turning onto a four-lane road and all of the sudden there's a man getting big in my windshield off my right front fender. I hit the brakes hard and the Jet stops dead! Great brakes on this car! His momentum takes him into my car and his hip bends the side mirror in.
I get out and check him over, push my mirror back into position and swipe some crumbs off my hood, from the cake pan he was holding that went flying. Luckily, he was unhurt and so was my car! I apologized for hitting him, and he apologized for crossing without a cross walk or looking my way...phew!
I must admit, on the way home I was itching to get out and inspect my paint for sratches - I was less concerned about the poor guy that had to go home and change his pants...
I am NOT complaining about my tires losing tread quickly. These things happen. I just have to switch the front and back tires prior to the 10k service. I'd like to get at least 15k out of this set. LOL Boy am I glad I got the BBS rims and thus the cheaper 16 inchers.
BTW, nothing I do with the car is out of the ordinary, IMHO. I push every vehicle exactly the same way. And those creaks and rattles started within the first 5 weeks of ownership.
You cannot wear them that fast without spinning them a lot. The ASR system is only intrusive if you are spinning the tires, whether around a turn or from a stop.
I am glad the tire wear does not bother you and I am not flaming you at all. I am glad to see someone who really is using their Jetta hard and enjoying it. However, that kind of use has to cause excessive stress on the car and I would think premature rattles.
Any feedback out there?
Currently looking at the Sentra and Elantra.
I bought my Jetta because of the way it drives, and because I was tired of my very reliable, very boring Honda. I took a bit of reassurance from the new 4/50k warranty on the Jetta as well.
I have 2750 miles on my Jetta and not a single problem. I'm hoping I got one of the good ones. :^)
If you're looking for ultimate reliablility, this isn't the car for you. But if you want some fun and are willing to risk reliability a bit, then you might want to try it.
Good luck with your shopping.
Good Luck.
About the service: I went to Valley Motors in Hunt Valley, Md. They washed and vaccumed my car, and it looked great when I picked it up. Very good service. They also sell/service Audi and Porsche though, so this was expected when I went in. And they didn't move my driver's seat either, because I asked them not to. Very good.
Monsoon: It still comes with the single CD player if you get it optional. My 2002 has that option, and it's one of the best radios I have ever driven with.
"Stolen" car: My best friend stayed at my house on Tuesday night. I get up to go out on Wednesday, and notice the keys to his 1997 Sentra in the place of my 2002 Jetta's keys on the hook. He took my darn car!
Glad you're diggin' your dub. I think once people take a spin in a 1.8T, they're likely to be hooked, it's a fun lil' car, no doubt!
Sarah: Nice ride! Did you buy it new or used? Sounds completely loaded which is always nice!
Enjoy!
I am trying to find a last-generation gently used Jetta or Golf for my dad to drive. He is just starting to drive, and he likes my car alot. I might get lucky and find another one like mine for a cheap price. If I do, then we will be a 2 Jetta family.
The feeling of driving on 1.8T Jetta is super, last Friday kicked [non-permissible content removed] of a BMW 328 @ 170km on the highway... This is in Quebec anyway.
* The car burns oil rapidly between oil changes and requires maintenance
* My drivers side AND passenger side window fell into the door and after the secretary told me there was nothing they could do (mind you, it was raining and I had a 1 hr commute home) I had the manager help, if you call it that...I was charged $250.
* The sunroof broke at 30,000 miles(its $85 just for VW to look at it)
* The Mass Airflow Sensor needed replacement at 40,000 miles ($550)
* There is a rattling in the passenger side speaker (dealer can’t figure it out but charges for checking)
* The dash board lights sometimes don’t come on
Please note that all of these problems are not due to misuse of the car...at one time I ran a car detailing business and I treat the car very, very well and have been disheartened by its problems.
VW service is horrible!! and the workers are very unsypathethic to any problems. Since its not one problem that recurs over and over I dont qualify for the lemon-law; a loophole if you ask me.
I will never buy a VW again.
Feel free to ask me any questions… jeffebay2000@yahoo.com
I drive through Seattle traffic everyday, so the Tip is a nice compromise for me. :^)
BTW, I spied a 2002 A4 twice today. It was the same woman and car, once on the drive into work this morning and once on the drive home tonight. Regardless of her blatant stalking (LOL), she's got one smooth looking ride. Very nice job those kids in Germany did making the new A4. Almost makes me willing to buy another VW. Almost. Well, maybe an S4.