Lookin at buying a new car....

Dynamic · 02-10-2007, 02:31 PM

I was lookin into getting a Volkswagen Jetta GLI, anyone have any complaints / comments on the car?

I went and test drove an 06 today which had 50 miles or so on it, and i would definatly be interested in an 07 i think...

200hp 2.0L DOHC 16 valve intercooled turbo I-4 engine with direct gasoline injection
Front-wheel drive
Fuel Economy City: 23mpg
Fuel Economy Highway: 32mpg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 14.5gal.
Recommended fuel : premium unleaded
60 Ah battery with run down protection
140 amp alternator
Emissions Type: ULEV II
6 speed manual transmission with overdrive
3.94 axle ratio

4-wheel ABS brakes
Brake assist
4-wheel disc brakes
Stability control
ABS and driveline traction control
Dual front impact airbags
Dual seat mounted side impact airbagsSide Curtain Protection(TM) overhead airbags
Airbag occupancy sensor
Power remote door locks with 2 stage unlock and panic alarmSecurity system with Immobilizer III ignition disable
Manually adjustable front head restraints
3 manually adjustable rear head restraints

Specs and Dimensions
Engine displacement: 2.0L
Engine horsepower: 200hp @ 5,500RPM
Engine torque: 207 lb.-ft. @ 1,800RPM
Curb weight: 1,492kg (3,290lbs)
Exterior length: 4,554.2mm (179.3")
Exterior body width: 1,760.2mm (69.3")
Exterior height: 1,460.5mm (57.5")
Wheelbase: 2,578.1mm (101.5")
Turning radius: 5.5m (17.9')

Limited Warranty
Major components limited warranty:60 months/60,000miles (whichever occurs first)
Basic limited warranty:48 months/50,000miles (whichever occurs first)
Corrosion perforation limited warranty:144 months/ unlimited distance (whichever occurs first)

Definatly waiting till i truely get into the position, and not through the temp agency, and will probably want to build up a decent down payment. but with package 1, the dealer quoted me around 24,500.

LoPo · 02-10-2007, 02:48 PM

why a vw? They aren't the most reliable vehicles.

I've driven the Mazda3, sweet car and same vehicle segment as the GLI

Dynamic · 02-10-2007, 02:50 PM

i guess i just like it, thats what i drive now, a 98 VW Passat GLS

{OF}Malicious Assault · 02-10-2007, 03:20 PM

A guy I work with has a 05 Passat not sure which model and he has had a lot of electrical problems. The service guys told him that was normal for VW's but they are great vehicles once the bugs are worked out. I thought that was a strange comment when I heard it, but thats what he said

I personally dont have any experience with them

Capt. Insane · 02-10-2007, 03:39 PM

The thing with German cars is you've got to buy them in Germany for them to be worth a damn. You can't leave a car beautifully crafted by German engineers to be built by American auto buffoons.

As for what Lopo said, my brother has a Mazda 3 and really likes it. Unfortunately, some *** decided to walk over it and now his roof is dented

LoPo · 02-10-2007, 04:40 PM

I've just known enough people with 2000+ VW's, Jetta's, Bettle's, GLI's, and even had a friend that worked in their service department to know that I will never ever buy a VW, they may be nice looking, but not worth the maintenance nightmare.

Dynamic · 02-10-2007, 04:57 PM

I will take that into concideration lopo, thx for the advice .... is there any specific reasons? i know the electronics side is usually hit or miss, my sister has an 02 jetta, my other sister just bought an 07 bug, havnt seen many problems with them yet.

I have also been looking at possibly either a Subaru Impreza WRX or Legacy 2.5 GT Sedan

{OF}Blong · 02-10-2007, 06:28 PM

subaru Impreza WRX mmmmmm

dudio · 02-10-2007, 07:08 PM

My bro-in-law has a 2 or 3 year old Jetta.
I love the feel of the car. .. Very responsive,
nice handling, and he's had no problems with it
(and he drives the snot out of it)

Two bum cracks up !!

LoPo · 02-10-2007, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynamic

I will take that into concideration lopo, thx for the advice .... is there any specific reasons? i know the electronics side is usually hit or miss, my sister has an 02 jetta, my other sister just bought an 07 bug, havnt seen many problems with them yet.

I have also been looking at possibly either a Subaru Impreza WRX or Legacy 2.5 GT Sedan

I test drove a WRX back before I got my RX8 and I even test drove a Jetta VR6..., anyways the WRX was a sweet car. The legacy is also nice, Subi's are popular here in Reno because of the snow, they are great in the snow.

Here's LoPo's list to consider:

Mazda3 - Driven and raced, both the sedan and Hatchback. Good Stuff
Mazda6 - Driven and test driven on autoX course, pretty sweet car.
Subaru WRX - Driven. Good Shizzle. Go STi if you can swing it.
Also, the SCION TC is a nice car and look for their new remake of the xA, dubbed the xD - follows the GLI look.
Honda Civic - Driven, still the same basic Civic