Volkswagen Owners-Meet the Members

How long have you been a Jetta owner? What do you love about your Jetta? Tell us a bit about yourself!
My name is Karen and I'll be your host in the VW Jetta club. Please let me know if there are any discussions you would like to see included in the folder. And chat? I can arrange for your club to have their own chat here at Edmunds.com. Just let me know!
KarenS
Host
Owner's Clubs
My name is Karen and I'll be your host in the VW Jetta club. Please let me know if there are any discussions you would like to see included in the folder. And chat? I can arrange for your club to have their own chat here at Edmunds.com. Just let me know!
KarenS
Host
Owner's Clubs
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I cann't wait to pickup my car and let you know what I think of it!!!
David
After having our first child, I got rid of a Mercedes 240D. I really missed the feel of a German car. I'm thrilled to once again be in a European auto.
Tyler
I can hardly wait for summer!! We're driving to Yellowstone for a springtime vacation this year!! Woohoo!
Thanks again Karen for the cool Jetta room to hang out.
-Jim
http://www.jettaownersclub.org
http://www.bluelagoonjetta.com
After work me and 3 of my buddies took it cruising, had to let them drive
Drove down to milwaukee in back... got back at 7 in the morning heh heh. It was kind of rainy slushly out.. the Car just handles phenomanally.. put on 300 miles or so
Tyler
Tuesdays: 4-5pmPT/7-8pmET
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Thursdays: 5-6pmPT/8-9pmET, 6-7pmPT/9-10ET, 7-8pmPT/10-11pmET (This last time would be kind of late for East coast, but is available if you want it.)
The first scheduled chat would be March 6 or 8.
Let me know what time works for you!
KarenS
Host
Owner's Clubs
Drive on safely, Whitetrike
I also agree with k h b that the GLX just didn't seem to be worth the extra cash. I can live without the wood and the power seats and auto climate control. All nice things and I know some want them, but too much $$$ and just a few extra things to possible break in the (hopefully far distant) future.
Most of my driving is day to day city stuff but there's a 200 mile round trip every weekend on the interstates that's always a fun drive. I still enjoy driving it as much as the day I got it.
Looking forward to the chats!
Nice to see someone else with an older (compared to the 2000s, 2001s I keep seeing) Jetta. I have a '97 Jetta GL 5-spd and I love it! I have way too much fun driving it. I had never driven a standard before when I got it, but I was determined to learn as my brother used to have a '96 GL 5-spd and loved his.
I got it used a little over a year ago and so far-so good. Just hit 42,000 yesterday. I do need to take her in to have her brakes checked though. My favorite part is the little song it sings when I start it up. Must be a German thing - it's very endearing.
Amanda
till next time
Tyler
Tyler
Tyler
A radar detector will probably be my next birthday present from my wife!
Happy motoring.
And yeah...About 81/82 through 88 or so is pretty loud. Drones, is a better word, and then it flattens out again and wants to go more.
And this is EXACTLY the reason I never even test drove a 1.8T or a VR6!!! Though I did test drive a WE 3 weeks ago...;-)
-Jim
http://www.jettaownersclub.org
http://www.bluelagoonjetta.com
I can tell you, I know a lot of people who have owned and currently own VW's. Almost all of these folks speak positively of their experiences.
All you need to do is take a look at a Jetta inside and out. The car feels as solid as the 1982 Mercedes 240D I used to own. I got rid of it with almost 200,000 miles on it. It still ran like a top, and the interior was almost perfect.
I have seen complaints about VW's 12/24 warranty.
But that is not the complete story. Look at the powertrain and anti-corrosion warranties!
I have over 13,000 miles on my Jetta. It is the most fun car I have ever had, and exudes quality and class. VW did themselves proud!
BTW- I'm sure you could visit a Toyota, Honda, or Nissan forum and find as many complaints there.
Go for it!
-Stacie
It is amazing if you visit the "other" townhall sites here on edmunds all the negative talk! For the most part the "Jetta" sites are very positive. I had not vistied edmunds sites prior to buying my Jetta. It makes me proud to know that the Jetta is such a great car and stands above all the others in its class.
thanks,
Tyler
Tyler
thanks,
brent
What about the motor noise in the cabin? and the velour interiors seats ?I. have been told that this car runs like a plane, is that true?
I have a tornado red 2.0. That's dangerous enough! Can't imagine the turbo. Sorry about your ticket
My wife keeps warning me to take it easy. It's a real burden in life to have a drive wonderful car!
Oh well, someone has to do it.
Tyler