Got a New Job, Getting a New Car, Jetta?
01-30-2006
#1
MAVS FAN 4EVER
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dallas
Age: 43
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 237 
Got a New Job, Getting a New Car, Jetta?
Hey Guys -
Was wondering what you guys think of the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T. I can't find a forum out there...wanting to get something with a Turbo(stock), but want to make sure that it is reliable too...and trying to stay under 30k...any ideas??
Was wondering what you guys think of the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T. I can't find a forum out there...wanting to get something with a Turbo(stock), but want to make sure that it is reliable too...and trying to stay under 30k...any ideas??
01-30-2006
#4
Registered!!
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Cazenovia, NY
Age: 41
Posts: 675
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 232 I personally dont trust anything Volkswagen makes. The Jetta is such an unreliable car. At least the style before the current one was. The Jetta was the most traded in vehicle for 2003-2005 I believe also. Keep lookin, or get a new Si
01-30-2006
#6
Registered!!
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Long Island New York
Age: 42
Posts: 505
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 0 Don't get a jetta. Volkswagens aren't made like they used to be. They are so unreliable. Your better off with a dodge SRT4 even though their ugly. Anyway good luck with your choice.
01-30-2006
#7
MAVS FAN 4EVER
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dallas
Age: 43
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 237 Thanks for all the help guys, i was sort of leaning towards a WRX...i...i think the new civic Si is nice, but i want turbo right out of the parking lot..don't want to have to worry about paying a tuner to help me get anything right, and can't afford to have my car down for the weekend as I will be using this as a daily driver...200 posts!!! whooop!
01-30-2006
#10
Registered!!
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Edmonton, AB
Posts: 1,184
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 250 Agree with all that was said or most - stay away from VW, at least jetta.
These models earned ratings Most and Least reliable in Consumer Reports' 2004 reliability survey - small cars
I do like the 2006 looks of the Jetta - its a new model wait till squeeks are out. I'd pick Acura if anything.
Most reliable
Toyota Corolla
Scion xB
Honda Civic
Mazda3
Subaru Impreza
Toyota Echo
Mitsubishi Lancer (except Evo)
Least reliable - hrrrmmmm VW eh?
Volkswagen New Beetle
Volkswagen Jetta (turbo)
Volkswagen Golf (turbo)
I didn't buy my Acura for no reason - read CONSUMER REPORTS magazine, when shopping for cars.
Further note - Stick with Japan made cars, Subaru being one of them.
These models earned ratings Most and Least reliable in Consumer Reports' 2004 reliability survey - small cars
I do like the 2006 looks of the Jetta - its a new model wait till squeeks are out. I'd pick Acura if anything.
Most reliable
Toyota Corolla
Scion xB
Honda Civic
Mazda3
Subaru Impreza
Toyota Echo
Mitsubishi Lancer (except Evo)
Least reliable - hrrrmmmm VW eh?
Volkswagen New Beetle
Volkswagen Jetta (turbo)
Volkswagen Golf (turbo)
I didn't buy my Acura for no reason - read CONSUMER REPORTS magazine, when shopping for cars.
Further note - Stick with Japan made cars, Subaru being one of them.
Last edited by RangerMan; 01-30-2006 at 02:25 PM.
01-30-2006
#11
Registered!!
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: sac
Age: 39
Posts: 3,033
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 264 
When I bought my civic it was a toss up between civic or jetta. Then I looked at the cost of ownership and I realized I would need to have 1k on hand at all times to fix the problems. They all burn oil and they all have electrical problems.
01-30-2006
#12
I sure wish my car was newer
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: St. Louis, Mo
Posts: 7,448
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Rep Power: 340 New Golf GTI is mean. Get that if you're interested in a VW.
And from what I've seen, it's the crap model VWs that have issues. My dad's Jetta GLi has had 1 recall that took a couple hours to fix. Other than that, it's a great car. On the other hand, I've seen a lot of problems with the standard model Jettas and Golfs.
And from what I've seen, it's the crap model VWs that have issues. My dad's Jetta GLi has had 1 recall that took a couple hours to fix. Other than that, it's a great car. On the other hand, I've seen a lot of problems with the standard model Jettas and Golfs.
01-30-2006
#13
Back From The Banned!
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Queens, New York, US
Age: 42
Posts: 5,226
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 314
Originally Posted by RangerMan
Further note - Stick with Japan made cars, Subaru being one of them.
01-30-2006
#14
Registered!!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: AB Canada
Age: 41
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 0 
get the VW R32, its got V6 DOHC and AWD, I know its not avaible in canada, but its probaly in the states. From what i read it has 240 hp, should be fun to drive.
01-30-2006
#15
Registered!!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Edmonton
Age: 40
Posts: 1,597
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 0 The R32 is expensive, hard to come by and ultimately, not -that- great, its a bit heavy..theres a lot of interesting boost options for it though 
Stay away from VW, I used to own a '97 Golf and had innumerable bad experiences/problems with it, engine was okay, but everything electric in that car screwed up at some point or other. Stick with things made in Japanese, if you're gonna go European, make sure the car is made -in- Europe (ie: Audi/BMW/MB).
Stay away from VW, I used to own a '97 Golf and had innumerable bad experiences/problems with it, engine was okay, but everything electric in that car screwed up at some point or other. Stick with things made in Japanese, if you're gonna go European, make sure the car is made -in- Europe (ie: Audi/BMW/MB).
01-30-2006
#16
Registered!!
iTrader: (18)
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: St.Louis(st.peters)
Age: 39
Posts: 2,964
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 277 stock turbo under 30k? ...dayum u have a lot of options if you choose not to have "TURBO" . New Accords are real nice and FAST n/a / Acura TL is a real nice car (33k) / BMW 325i with xanon Headlights/leather/ few other options (33k). =) If not any of these, go with WRX (25k?) no VW
01-31-2006
#17
MAVS FAN 4EVER
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dallas
Age: 43
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 237 i appreciate all of your input...i see the Jetta was redesigned for 2006, wonder if this model will carry on the legacy of all of the previous problems before...the problem is, my wife loves the way it looks, and hates the way a WRX looks ( she says it looks cheap, and wanted to know if you were supposed to pour rice into the hood scoop)...lol I really want a turbo car, as i love the feeling of the turbo spooling up and kicking in to full boost.....
01-31-2006
#18
Registered!!
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 158
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 0 LOL dude screw what your wife thinks she'll appreciate the WRX alot more when she's not stuck on the side of the highway with traffic flying by in the rain while she waits on the triple A truck.
didn't mean to rip on your wife but i'm not a fan of jettas or VW in general. WRX all the way.
didn't mean to rip on your wife but i'm not a fan of jettas or VW in general. WRX all the way.
01-31-2006
#21
Registered!!
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Edmonton, AB
Posts: 1,184
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 250
Originally Posted by jknudsen
i appreciate all of your input...i see the Jetta was redesigned for 2006, wonder if this model will carry on the legacy of all of the previous problems before...the problem is, my wife loves the way it looks, and hates the way a WRX looks ( she says it looks cheap, and wanted to know if you were supposed to pour rice into the hood scoop)...lol I really want a turbo car, as i love the feeling of the turbo spooling up and kicking in to full boost.....
Last edited by RangerMan; 01-31-2006 at 10:52 AM.
01-31-2006
#22
Don't Let Your Future Be Destroyed By My Past...
Hey! Look At Me!! I'm a Supporting Member!!
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Where life's BORING!
Age: 38
Posts: 6,151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 310 since i have a vw i would say go with the jetta (i have 37k miles on her and no problems so far!) ..... here are a couple of shots of the MK4 and the MK5.... they both look good but for some reason the new style hasnt grow on me..... neways good luck with your choice...
Last edited by TRANX; 01-31-2006 at 11:11 AM.
01-31-2006
#23
Drunken Master-7thgen Ninja
iTrader: (21)
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: georgia
Age: 39
Posts: 7,976
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 312 dude everyone knows chicks don't care if the car is good quality. they just want a nice lookin car. the VW is gonna bust on you, suck oil into the turbo and screw up more than you can count. but the ugly WRX will last you. thats like picking between a nice shell of a car with no motor, or a junk body with a brand new motor. easy choice. like shes gonna drive the thing anyway
01-31-2006
#24
MAVS FAN 4EVER
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dallas
Age: 43
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 237 I completely understand what you guys are saying about the build quality vs. looks. Was wondering also if i could sneak a gently used(60k or less miles) M3 in for under 30k...what do you guys think, we are going to pay the civic off, and then i could wait longer and save more and maybe get up to that 30k mark...ive browsed ebay and not finding much that fits into this range...seems like most of those cars have almost 100k miles on them and they still want over 30k...
02-01-2006
#25
Banned
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Glendaleeeeeeeee
Age: 36
Posts: 805
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 0
Originally Posted by dre2600
The R32 is expensive, hard to come by and ultimately, not -that- great, its a bit heavy..theres a lot of interesting boost options for it though
Stay away from VW, I used to own a '97 Golf and had innumerable bad experiences/problems with it, engine was okay, but everything electric in that car screwed up at some point or other. Stick with things made in Japanese, if you're gonna go European, make sure the car is made -in- Europe (ie: Audi/BMW/MB).
Stay away from VW, I used to own a '97 Golf and had innumerable bad experiences/problems with it, engine was okay, but everything electric in that car screwed up at some point or other. Stick with things made in Japanese, if you're gonna go European, make sure the car is made -in- Europe (ie: Audi/BMW/MB).
vw is made in mexico, thats the funny thing, but the new r32s and GTIs are actually made in germany....so whats your point?
02-01-2006
#26
Registered!!
iTrader: (14)
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 713
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 0 Go to www.vwvortex.com it is a website much like this one but it is for VW's. You will be able to answer all of your questions by searching the site a bit.
02-01-2006
#27
Banned
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Glendaleeeeeeeee
Age: 36
Posts: 805
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 0 well obviously they'll saw vws are good cars....ask a honda owner what they think about VWs and aska vw owner what they think about hondas, 2 different answers. i rather havea vw than a car made of plastic...honda.
02-03-2006
#28
Registered!!
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Pearland,TX / PR
Age: 45
Posts: 724
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 0 All these cars are turbo and you can get them for about ~$30,000, do some research about them and pick the ones that fits your criteria better.
Subaru Legacy GT
Subaru WRX
Saab 9-3 Sports Sedan
Mazdaspeed 6
Dodge Neon SRT4
Mitsubishi Evo IX
Volvo S40
Volvo S60
VW Jetta 2.0T, GLi
VW GTi
Audi A4 2.0T
Subaru Legacy GT
Subaru WRX
Saab 9-3 Sports Sedan
Mazdaspeed 6
Dodge Neon SRT4
Mitsubishi Evo IX
Volvo S40
Volvo S60
VW Jetta 2.0T, GLi
VW GTi
Audi A4 2.0T
02-03-2006
#29
Registered!!
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Edmonton, AB
Posts: 1,184
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 250
Originally Posted by anibal
All these cars are turbo and you can get them for about ~$30,000, do some research about them and pick the ones that fits your criteria better.
Subaru Legacy GT
Subaru WRX
Saab 9-3 Sports Sedan
Mazdaspeed 6
Dodge Neon SRT4
Mitsubishi Evo IX
Volvo S40
Volvo S60
VW Jetta 2.0T, GLi
VW GTi
Audi A4 2.0T
Subaru Legacy GT
Subaru WRX
Saab 9-3 Sports Sedan
Mazdaspeed 6
Dodge Neon SRT4
Mitsubishi Evo IX
Volvo S40
Volvo S60
VW Jetta 2.0T, GLi
VW GTi
Audi A4 2.0T
02-03-2006
#30
I hope I offend you... Get mad
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Lancaster, PA
Age: 40
Posts: 758
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 233
Originally Posted by spoonJDMlX
well obviously they'll saw vws are good cars....ask a honda owner what they think about VWs and aska vw owner what they think about hondas, 2 different answers. i rather havea vw than a car made of plastic...honda.
