HammerDown
Well-known member
Never in a million years would (I) EVER belive I would consider ever owning a vehicle with a (foreign name plate). And before the flameing wars start, yes I know everything around me has some foreign parts in it...So take it easy, not the same thing.
Being Mr. Harley, Ford Diesel, Corvette, and a Teamster etc...bla, bla owning this foreign (what ever) just never seemed right in my book...................BUT!
I'll need a good comuter, about 140 miles a day and looking for MPG, something that will last, and well...won't cost a arm and a leg to purchase or keep on the road !
I considered (in a big way)a VW TDI deisel...50 + MPG, sometimes a +300,000 mile vehicle (I love diesels) BUT...several told me VW's are headach's period! Great Diesels but alot of aggravation! And when a VW service writer himself tells me buy something else (see his quote below)...well that and other comments plus info from JD Power and Consumer Reports etc closed the door on VW for me...sorry folks I gave it a shot, but won't take the chance
Then Ford Focus 4 door hatch back 5 speed came to mind. Heard some good things about them.
And now... I just came from a test drive on a KIA Spectra-5, 5 speed 4-banger. Damn, I liked it...I liked it alot, the looks the feel...everything...(even I can't belive it)!
Under 14K NEW w/10-100k warranty and some 35 mpg.
Tough descisions
Quotes from a VW service...(person)
"The electrical integration on the VW`s are way too complicated. The elctric window regulators and subroofs are still to this day a problem for VW. The TDI is a very reliable motor although service and chasing issues will cost you dearly. VW dealers are the only ones with corect software diagnostics as VW has never released anty patents on its software and there is no release forthe forseable future. The Jetta is a great looking vehicle but its service life is extremely short. I urge you strongly to look elsewhwere from any VW/Porsche unit. I personnally made alot of money from VW owners as there is no one else capable of truely fixing these but dealers. *There are not many VW owners amongst dealership personnel.* That right there says something. Good luck on your purchase.
And...
"Stay away from the VW unless you have the money to keep up with costly repairs."
And...
"The new Jettas are a takeoff of the Passat. I will still tell you not to get one. There are people with them that have never had problems (but) the bad far out weigh the good. But me knowing what I know about VW I say don`t buy one unless you plan to work for them."
Being Mr. Harley, Ford Diesel, Corvette, and a Teamster etc...bla, bla owning this foreign (what ever) just never seemed right in my book...................BUT!
I'll need a good comuter, about 140 miles a day and looking for MPG, something that will last, and well...won't cost a arm and a leg to purchase or keep on the road !
I considered (in a big way)a VW TDI deisel...50 + MPG, sometimes a +300,000 mile vehicle (I love diesels) BUT...several told me VW's are headach's period! Great Diesels but alot of aggravation! And when a VW service writer himself tells me buy something else (see his quote below)...well that and other comments plus info from JD Power and Consumer Reports etc closed the door on VW for me...sorry folks I gave it a shot, but won't take the chance
Then Ford Focus 4 door hatch back 5 speed came to mind. Heard some good things about them.
And now... I just came from a test drive on a KIA Spectra-5, 5 speed 4-banger. Damn, I liked it...I liked it alot, the looks the feel...everything...(even I can't belive it)!
Under 14K NEW w/10-100k warranty and some 35 mpg.
Tough descisions
Quotes from a VW service...(person)
"The electrical integration on the VW`s are way too complicated. The elctric window regulators and subroofs are still to this day a problem for VW. The TDI is a very reliable motor although service and chasing issues will cost you dearly. VW dealers are the only ones with corect software diagnostics as VW has never released anty patents on its software and there is no release forthe forseable future. The Jetta is a great looking vehicle but its service life is extremely short. I urge you strongly to look elsewhwere from any VW/Porsche unit. I personnally made alot of money from VW owners as there is no one else capable of truely fixing these but dealers. *There are not many VW owners amongst dealership personnel.* That right there says something. Good luck on your purchase.
And...
"Stay away from the VW unless you have the money to keep up with costly repairs."
And...
"The new Jettas are a takeoff of the Passat. I will still tell you not to get one. There are people with them that have never had problems (but) the bad far out weigh the good. But me knowing what I know about VW I say don`t buy one unless you plan to work for them."