Review: 2006 VW Jetta - Page 2

acurafan · 03-14-2005, 03:12 AM

I went into a jetta today, it had a nice interior and a good overall look to it. The interior was well crafted with nice soft-to-the-touch plastics and leather for around 22gs or so. I think the styling is nice but looks more japanese than germanic. The old jetta in comparison had a more serious and german look to it. I think i liked the old interior design slightly more and i think the new style will take some time to grow on me.

AndrewGS · 03-14-2005, 05:45 AM

It's still overpriced and made in Mexico. I know a few people with Jetta IVs and they're good little cars, but the quality has come down from a place it was and the price has gone up. About two years ago I was thinking about a Jetta Wagon with the 1.9L TDi since it got 49mpg highway, had lots of torque and was built in Germany, but it was too small for me, and I would've wanted to spend another $5K in upgrades.

johnd89 · 03-14-2005, 06:52 AM

that bling-bling sea of chrome around the grill freaks me out!
the nissan titan grew minions... why not do it all chrome, boyz??!!

New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66 · 03-14-2005, 04:58 PM

yyyaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ...

Squachy · 03-14-2005, 07:49 PM

Toyota Called.

They want their Corolla back.

AdmiralViscen · 03-14-2005, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s113

Anyway, for $27,000, you could get a fully loaded Cobalt...actually you could get a fully loaded Malibu LT for that price. :P

Or a Lucerne with 195hp! Woooo!

pupp1 · 03-15-2005, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gr8ful1

That qoute talks about the 2005 version. The 2006 has a 2.5 liter 5 cylinder with 150hp, with a six speed slushbox. Yet it's still overpriced $225 more than the 2005. Your right I would take a Cobalt LS, like the one in CarandDriver this month. 0-60 in 8.4 with a 4-speed slushbox, is alright with me. I wonder how quick a 5-speed Cobalt is.

The SS Supercharged does 0-60 mph in 6.4 seconds and runs the quarter mile in an impressive 14.9 seconds.

Phillip · 03-15-2005, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squachy

Toyota Called.

They want their Corolla back.

Or perhaps they're jealous that VW's take isn't as awkward-looking? :p

While there may similarities in their general appearances, the Corolla looks clumsy (IMO) in comparison, and only gets worse the sportier you go.

Darc Requiem · 03-15-2005, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pupp1

The SS Supercharged does 0-60 mph in 6.4 seconds and runs the quarter mile in an impressive 14.9 seconds.

Hey where did you get those test numbers? I know MT pulled 6 flat and 14.5 quarter. I wasn't aware that anyone else had done a full on test of the Cobalt SS. As for the Jetta it looks an improved rendition of the Toyota Corolla.

johnd89 · 03-15-2005, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phillip

Or perhaps they're jealous that VW's take isn't as awkward-looking? :p

While there may similarities in their general appearances, the Corolla looks clumsy (IMO) in comparison, and only gets worse the sportier you go.

"sporty corolla?"
what's a sick association of words -hehe-

as for the 2.5 with 150 hp, the germans had that kind of power no less than 15 years ago out of a 2.0 (opel kadett gsi 2.0 16v)!!
what a lazy stinker, I'll go puke now...

Phillip · 03-15-2005, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnd89

"sporty corolla?"
what's a sick association of words -hehe-

as for the 2.5 with 150 hp, the germans had that kind of power no less than 15 years ago out of a 2.0 (opel kadett gsi 2.0 16v)!!
what a lazy stinker, I'll go puke now...

I wouldn't bother with the economy-favoring V5-equipped cars...the GLI would be my pick...

http://www.germancarfans.com/photos....kswagen/1.html

VW's reliability still scares me, though.

Neanderthal · 03-15-2005, 09:35 PM

Let's see, for 27 grand sticker I could get an itty bitty Jetta with known chronic quality problems, a base Avalon 3.5 with know chronic reliability, or a Lacross (whatever their middle model is) with the 3.8 and "quiet engineering." Hmmmmmmm

Looks like VW has hired a few layers of GM "management."

griswold44 · 03-15-2005, 10:09 PM

I heard that the new Jetta is officially called the 2005.5

ElmerMCR · 03-15-2005, 10:09 PM

I like the new Jetta, and the current one for that matter, but the price is just not worth it to me. If you can afford it be my guest, but I would much rather get a fully loaded Mazda 3, which rivals the just in interior design and materials. When comparing all compact vehices, I would say the 3 takes the number one spot in its own price range for what you get.

ILL DUCE · 03-15-2005, 11:20 PM

I think that new Jetta is a pretty sweet ride. I hear a lot of horror stories, mostly electrical, about VWs. I am a Jetta owner myself, and I must say that I am a fan of these cars. However, if I had some money to throw around I would probably take the Passat over the new Jetta. I know they are in a different price range...but when you have $0 to buy a new car, that difference is not a factor.

03-14-2005, 03:12 AM	#16 (permalink)
acurafan 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 30	Re: Review: 2006 VW Jetta I went into a jetta today, it had a nice interior and a good overall look to it. The interior was well crafted with nice soft-to-the-touch plastics and leather for around 22gs or so. I think the styling is nice but looks more japanese than germanic. The old jetta in comparison had a more serious and german look to it. I think i liked the old interior design slightly more and i think the new style will take some time to grow on me.

03-14-2005, 05:45 AM	#17 (permalink)
AndrewGS 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring, TX, MX (Houston) Drives: Clunker Posts: 8,569	Re: Review: 2006 VW Jetta It's still overpriced and made in Mexico. I know a few people with Jetta IVs and they're good little cars, but the quality has come down from a place it was and the price has gone up. About two years ago I was thinking about a Jetta Wagon with the 1.9L TDi since it got 49mpg highway, had lots of torque and was built in Germany, but it was too small for me, and I would've wanted to spend another $5K in upgrades. __________________ Andrew - MySpace - Flickr - KD5FHW 1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited - They'll pry this "clunker" from my cold, dead hands! 2005 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 LS ♫ *Listen to the death march... whoo-hoo... of America!* ♫ *- Bearing the General Motors Mark of Excellence*

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johnd89 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In front of the PC! Posts: 1,973	Re: Review: 2006 VW Jetta that bling-bling sea of chrome around the grill freaks me out! the nissan titan grew minions... why not do it all chrome, boyz??!!

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03-14-2005, 07:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
Squachy 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,335	Re: Review: 2006 VW Jetta Toyota Called. They want their Corolla back. __________________ How much Koolaid have you drunk today? IS it enough for the win? Or should we wait till next year?

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03-15-2005, 09:35 PM	#27 (permalink)
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03-15-2005, 10:09 PM	#28 (permalink)
griswold44 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In hell Posts: 6,050	Re: Review: 2006 VW Jetta I heard that the new Jetta is officially called the 2005.5

03-15-2005, 10:09 PM	#29 (permalink)
ElmerMCR 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jackson, New Jersey Posts: 1,740	Re: Review: 2006 VW Jetta I like the new Jetta, and the current one for that matter, but the price is just not worth it to me. If you can afford it be my guest, but I would much rather get a fully loaded Mazda 3, which rivals the just in interior design and materials. When comparing all compact vehices, I would say the 3 takes the number one spot in its own price range for what you get.

03-15-2005, 11:20 PM	#30 (permalink)
ILL DUCE 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York Posts: 53	Re: Review: 2006 VW Jetta I think that new Jetta is a pretty sweet ride. I hear a lot of horror stories, mostly electrical, about VWs. I am a Jetta owner myself, and I must say that I am a fan of these cars. However, if I had some money to throw around I would probably take the Passat over the new Jetta. I know they are in a different price range...but when you have $0 to buy a new car, that difference is not a factor. __________________

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