evilfij
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First of all, thank you to the TDIclub and its members for contributing to the knowledge base. Without internet forums like this, I don't know what I would do.
Backround: I have been a land rover guy since I was 17. I have owned a couple dozen or so and currently own five (1959 SII 88", 1994 NAS D90, 1995 Range Rover Classic LWB and two bitsa parts 110 hybrid projects) all of which are in various states of being british (ie being [re]built or frequently in need of repair). I also own an old 911, a bmw bavaria, and a lotus (which is also quite british -- ie already got one new motor, might need another new motor). So I decided I would get a practical car (GASP) for my 60 mile a day commute to work and frequent highway trips. I wanted diesel, 4x4, manual transmission, space in the back for stuff and good MPG, with the JSW, I got 3/4 which as is good as I am going to do in the US. I ended up with a platinium grey/titan black car with the protection package (I only wanted front mats but it was this car or a color I did not want).
Initial impressions: the car seems well built, but complicated enough that I am not going to own it past the powertrain warranty (can I extend -- all I am worried about is the HPFP and the motor -- is the HPFP covered by the regular warranty or the powertrain warranty). The interior is very german like and, aside from leather, equal to audi and just shy of MB or BMW. Note the 2011 regular Jetta interior is to a much lower standard.
Driving: torque is great. Aside from the initial off the line accelleration (which I am sure could be overcome by 2k rpm starts), the car drives as good as any gas vehicle. There are two additional issues I have: (1) the fall off in power at the top end encourages frequent shift (indicative of diesel) and (2) IMHO the car is way undersprung creating a wallowing or listing feeling, ironically not present in my 16 and 17 year old land rovers. I have decided that I should enjoy the trip and stop trying to drive it like the lotus.
Issues: None really. The driver aids are annoying. Needing to fetch the screwdriver out of the boot to get the headrests off is annoying. Not being able to fit the outdated nozel in the tank is annoying (it works, but you can only get 5 gallons in until it foams -- ask me how I know).
Anyway, thanks for the resource. I am not sure about posting links to other boards, but I use the same username elsewhere so you can see I am a true addict!
Backround: I have been a land rover guy since I was 17. I have owned a couple dozen or so and currently own five (1959 SII 88", 1994 NAS D90, 1995 Range Rover Classic LWB and two bitsa parts 110 hybrid projects) all of which are in various states of being british (ie being [re]built or frequently in need of repair). I also own an old 911, a bmw bavaria, and a lotus (which is also quite british -- ie already got one new motor, might need another new motor). So I decided I would get a practical car (GASP) for my 60 mile a day commute to work and frequent highway trips. I wanted diesel, 4x4, manual transmission, space in the back for stuff and good MPG, with the JSW, I got 3/4 which as is good as I am going to do in the US. I ended up with a platinium grey/titan black car with the protection package (I only wanted front mats but it was this car or a color I did not want).
Initial impressions: the car seems well built, but complicated enough that I am not going to own it past the powertrain warranty (can I extend -- all I am worried about is the HPFP and the motor -- is the HPFP covered by the regular warranty or the powertrain warranty). The interior is very german like and, aside from leather, equal to audi and just shy of MB or BMW. Note the 2011 regular Jetta interior is to a much lower standard.
Driving: torque is great. Aside from the initial off the line accelleration (which I am sure could be overcome by 2k rpm starts), the car drives as good as any gas vehicle. There are two additional issues I have: (1) the fall off in power at the top end encourages frequent shift (indicative of diesel) and (2) IMHO the car is way undersprung creating a wallowing or listing feeling, ironically not present in my 16 and 17 year old land rovers. I have decided that I should enjoy the trip and stop trying to drive it like the lotus.
Issues: None really. The driver aids are annoying. Needing to fetch the screwdriver out of the boot to get the headrests off is annoying. Not being able to fit the outdated nozel in the tank is annoying (it works, but you can only get 5 gallons in until it foams -- ask me how I know).
Anyway, thanks for the resource. I am not sure about posting links to other boards, but I use the same username elsewhere so you can see I am a true addict!
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