Of course everyone has read just about every auto critic bash VW for putting the venerable 2.0 5speed in the base model, but maybe they should reconsider their opinion. They are trying to market base Jetta against the Civic. The 2.0 has been around forever and as a result it has a massive selection of aftermarket options for tuning and upgrading. Just what the Civic tuner crowd would like. As a young tuner they don't want a car stuffed full of options and engines you can't get aftermarket bits for. They are going to rip out the stereo and put in a big system in anyway so they don't want the price of the car saddled with expensive frill options. they are going to replace them anyways. I'm sure the tuner crowd would prefer an IRS set up but on the other side of the coin the mkiii and mkiv tuner crowd have been modding the torsion bar set ups and making them work for years now. I really think this car could go over really well with the tuner crowd, especially with the 2.0, if they market it well with the right tuners. A truly base car with a base price tag. A good looking body that lends itself to dolling up as the rendered pic I've posted before shows. After all, isn't it better to have a car with a lot of potential if you're a tuner, than one that is already done, to someone elses liking, right out of the box? Granted that's not for everyone, but hey, that's what the up optioned models are for. And if you are still really bent out of shape about the rear suspension, the GLI will be here before long for you. Rear drums no good for you?(even though the perform just as well under normal day to day driving) Do a "big brake" upgrade. They will have prettier calipers anyways to look at through your racing rims that every 20 something put on there car!
I think VW is smarter than some give them credit for. I just hope they have got the marketing department online!
I think VW is smarter than some give them credit for. I just hope they have got the marketing department online!
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