Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

roadburner

Michaell said:

So sorry to hear this @28firefighter

Ditto.

Sandman6472

The 2019 Jetta SE I had as a rental this week was nice enough, drove o k but the infotainment system sucked as it didn't have Sirius/XM or enough power. I have the Fender audio system in my Golf and it's so much better. Looked at my local stores inventory and no 2019 GLI's in stock as of yet. They have a mess load of Jetta's but none that I'd have the slightest interest in. Waiting to try a 2019 GLI DSG when they do get some in. Prefer the silver looking alloys and either white or silver. Depending how well it drives, I could break down and buy one if it's as fun to drive as I think it will be.

Sandman6472

28FF, so sorry also. Sometimes, certain things aren't meant to be. We can't question why G-d does certain things much less understand them. Being a half full kind of guy, things will get better in time.
Again, very sorry!!

28firefighter

Thanks guys. As @Sandman6472, we cannot know why things like this happen. But man if it isn't absolutely brutal. And as with everything, this too, shall pass.

Sandman6472

Now that the season has basically ended here in South Florida, they're cutting us back to 24 hours. Doing 3 days at 8 hours/day and even though I asked to work another 1/2 day tomorrow, was turned down right away. Just was getting used to the 28 hours/week and the little bit of extra income.
Plan on filling out the application to be a shuttle driver at my VW store and also will drop by the Toyota store in the morning as the Indeed.com site still shows them advertising for a shuttle driver. Both are within 5 minutes from the house so that would be a welcome change. Might just be the right time to find something new and work till the end of 2020.

Sandman6472

Saw a beautiful Mini Cooper Paceman on the road today and just sorry they don't make those anymore. Looks to be the perfect size vehicle for me. Has the hatch like I want and seems to be a little larger than the regular Mini Cooper. My timing always seems to be off!!

breld

So sorry @28firefighter. 

Thoughts are with you and the family.  

tjc78

@28firefighter
Very sorry to hear as well.  Your forum buddies are here for you.  

jeffb0101

@Sandman6472 if you can afford it, just buy a car already. All you do is come on here and complain about your wife and daughters not buying what you want. If you hate the Golf so much, quit complaining and buy something else. Enough is enough. 

tjc78

Dude simmer down... we all rant about different options, etc.  

Swipe or scroll past if you don’t want to read it 

jeffb0101

@tjc78 I actually appreciate the posts of 99% of you. Sandman just does nothing but complain about his car, Edmunds, his family, etc. 

pensfan83

So sorry to hear @28firefighter, my condolences.

henryn

My deepest condolences, @28firefighter

cdnpinhead

28firefighter said:

Things just didn’t work out.

Very sorry to hear -- we'll be here whenever you feel up to coming back on line.

xwesx

28firefighter said:

Hi folks,

Rough day over in 28FF land. Suffices to say, we will be putting off any larger family vehicles for a while. Things just didn’t work out. 

Will be laying low for a while. 

Ah, man. Condolences to your family, @28firefighter. Life is one helluva ride.

corvette

Sorry for your loss, @28firefighter .

stickguy

Sandy, the Jetta is too big for you. It is a full mid-size at this point, and definitely longer than your desired range..

go look at the Hyundai store.

xwesx

jeffb0101 said:

@tjc78 I actually appreciate the posts of 99% of you. Sandman just does nothing but complain about his car, Edmunds, his family, etc. 

It's an outlet; we all need them. If you want to be a critical [non-permissible content removed], I suggest "Cars and Conversations" for yours.

fintail

Condolences @28firefighter , I know I speak for everyone that you and yours are in our thoughts.

28firefighter

xwesx said:

jeffb0101 said:

@tjc78 I actually appreciate the posts of 99% of you. Sandman just does nothing but complain about his car, Edmunds, his family, etc. 

It's an outlet; we all need them. If you want to be a critical [non-permissible content removed], I suggest "Cars and Conversations" for yours.

This legitimately made me laugh out loud.

qbrozen

Sorry to hear it @28firefighter

omarman

28firefighter said:

xwesx said:

jeffb0101 said:

@tjc78 I actually appreciate the posts of 99% of you. Sandman just does nothing but complain about his car, Edmunds, his family, etc. 

It's an outlet; we all need them. If you want to be a critical [non-permissible content removed], I suggest "Cars and Conversations" for yours.

This legitimately made me laugh out loud.

Funny and reminiscent of Monty Python too. The argument sketch implied that there is (or should be) a clinic for everything including an argument, abuse or being hit on the head. *ding* "Thank you and good morning!"

nyccarguy

@28firefighter - I'm sorry friend!

jpp75

@28firefighter I echo the sentiments of all our other Edmunds friends. Sorry to hear you're going through this.

nyccarguy

Thanks guys for the birthday wishes! It is very much appreciated.

pensfan83

Whoa, I must have missed it. Happy Birthday!

graphicguy

28firefighter said:

Hi folks,

Rough day over in 28FF land. Suffices to say, we will be putting off any larger family vehicles for a while. Things just didn’t work out. 

Will be laying low for a while. 

graphicguy

pensfan83 said:

Whoa, I must have missed it. Happy Birthday!

I did, too! Happy (belated) Birthday, Bradd!!!!!!

graphicguy

@rayainsw ...would love to hear more of your impressions regarding the GLI Autobahn DSG. It’s on one of my “lists” as a possible buy in a year or so.

Mr_Shiftright

Me, too. I'd like to know how the DSG performs in, stay, low-speed (but moving) traffic.

rayainsw

Will post my full impressions when I can.
- Ray
For now, DSG = very good in all conditions . . .

Mr_Shiftright

Last DSG I drove was a 2015. Man, that thing was ornery. That's why I asked.

Michaell

Mr_Shiftright said:

Last DSG I drove was a 2015. Man, that thing was ornery. That's why I asked.

Been even longer for me. Would be good to know if it's been improved.

28firefighter

Same here with the DSG in the GTI.

coldinohio

VW group does great DSG; really much nicer in Macan than wifey's MB GLA

breld

It does seem that VWs DSG's have gotten better over time. We've had it in an older Audi TT, an A3, a GTI, and now in the current A5. The trannie in the TT and A3 were annoying. The GTI (MK7) was better. And I don't find any fault in the execution in the current A5.

28firefighter

My 16's GTI was wonky at low speeds - like creeping in traffic. And then it's adaptations would make it up-shift to as high a gear as possible without wanting to downshift fast enough when pushed.

henryn

28firefighter said:

My 16's GTI was wonky at low speeds - like creeping in traffic. And then it's adaptations would make it up-shift to as high a gear as possible without wanting to downshift fast enough when pushed.

The only DSG I've ever owned was in the '13 Passat TDI. It was "wonky at low speeds - like creeping in traffic", but otherwise fine. I think, given my druthers, I would take a conventional automatic.

kyfdx

henryn said:

28firefighter said:

My 16's GTI was wonky at low speeds - like creeping in traffic. And then it's adaptations would make it up-shift to as high a gear as possible without wanting to downshift fast enough when pushed.

The only DSG I've ever owned was in the '13 Passat TDI. It was "wonky at low speeds - like creeping in traffic", but otherwise fine. I think, given my druthers, I would take a conventional automatic.

Ditto on the 2013 A3 TDI. But, only put 2500 miles on it.

marcogallo1986

 Man Jeff 0101, take it easy, or all cool in here. And we all vent to one another. 

rayainsw

Summary – really impressive. Addresses nearly every issue
that I had with my 2013 GTI – and the 2015 GTI that I looked
at as a replacement.
Test Drive – 3 or 4 miles of 2 lane and 4 lane divided, but posted speed
limit only 45 at most. Though I might have exceeded that limit
A few times [ ! ? ]
The ride is much like the 340i BMW I drive now – I took it over
the exact same route as soon as I finished the test drive.
The ride is well damped and the steering is quick and precise.
[ my BMW currently rides on Michelin non-runflats. ]
The handling under these conditions is quite acceptable.
[ I will drive at least 1 more GLI before I decide for sure. ]
To me, in [ um ] spirited driving, It always felt light and well balanced.
The responsiveness of the 2.0L turbocharged motor is very
enjoyable – at any speed and in any gear. Even at very low RPM,
the motor is quite happy to accelerate with [ ahem ] enthusiasm.
And for a 4 cylinder, it is also commendably smooth.
It is certainly not as quick as my 340i, but it is also at least
$20,000 less expensive. At that price point, I find this GLI
to be quite an exceptionally good value.
Some exhaust music is noticeable – and agreeable, IMHO.
Certainly not obtrusive at all.
The DSG transmission executes paddle commanded upshifts
very quickly and very smoothly. Rev matching on downshifts was
perfect. High marks. Drove briefly in full auto – around and
through the dealer lot. Smooth. No issues there either.
And the additional gear in the DSG provides much
lower RPM Highway speed cruising compared to 2013 GTI.
The interior is several cuts above the GTI that I had – and, in
some respects, even cuts above my BMW. The seats are firm but
comfortable - supportive and highly adjustable. In all, a pleasant place to
be when driving a car with very pleasing dynamics.
Any questions, please post.
- Ray
Quite impressed . . .

marcogallo1986

  To hear this news 28 firefighter, I go there’s of commented in here you know my condolences, and I am here for you and your wife and family, just like we all are in this group. So sorry

marcogallo1986

 Got the Thunderbird inspected this morning, good to go. And we drove it around afterwards for over an hour on a couple of highways going 7580 miles an hour, no issues car runs cool, and good. That’s what I needed for the longest time of sitting. 

ab348

jeffb0101 said:

@tjc78 I actually appreciate the posts of 99% of you. Sandman just does nothing but complain about his car, Edmunds, his family, etc. 

Whoa there, big fella.

Sandy is Sandy, he likes to come here and tell us what he is thinking. Does he repeat hinself sometimes? Sure. But that is just him. I think we act as therapy for him sometimes, and that's OK. Walk a mile in his shoes before you and your 50-odd post history start putting him down. We are all like a big family here, sometimes dysfunctional, sometimes annoying, but always supportive and tolerant of each other - except for a couple of black sheep about which the less said the better. Don't be one of those.

Mr_Shiftright

rayainsw said:

Summary – really impressive. Addresses nearly every issue
that I had with my 2013 GTI – and the 2015 GTI that I looked
at as a replacement.

What was sticker on that car?

rayainsw

$31,210

xwesx

nyccarguy said:

Thanks guys for the birthday wishes! It is very much appreciated.

Firefighter stole a bit of your thunder, but that does not mean we are not congratulatory about your trek toward oldmandom.

Happy birthday!

xwesx

henryn said:

28firefighter said:

My 16's GTI was wonky at low speeds - like creeping in traffic. And then it's adaptations would make it up-shift to as high a gear as possible without wanting to downshift fast enough when pushed.

The only DSG I've ever owned was in the '13 Passat TDI. It was "wonky at low speeds - like creeping in traffic", but otherwise fine. I think, given my druthers, I would take a conventional automatic.

Same experience, but I still liked it... probably because it actually *felt* like it was shifting a manual transmission, and I just enjoy the familiarity of that sensation better than the muted feel of a TCT shift.

xwesx

marcogallo1986 said:

 Got the Thunderbird inspected this morning, good to go. And we drove it around afterwards for over an hour on a couple of highways going 7580 miles an hour, no issues car runs cool, and good. That’s what I needed for the longest time of sitting. 

Are you sure the braking and steering is up for that type of speed?! I'm only worried about your well-being, Marco.

28firefighter

Yes, Happy belated B-Day @nyccarguy (and sorry for stealing your thunder)!