cbd@ihu1n.UUCP (Deitrick) (12/31/85)
Once upon a time, I had the misfortune to own a 1980 VW Rabbit, a notorious lemon. After 2 years, 24000 miles, and $700 in repairs to the $%#* thing, I dumped it in favor of a 1982 Nissan Stanza. The Stanza is now starting to show it's age and mileage (60000) and I'm thinking about getting a new car in the spring. I mentioned this to the mechanic who works on my car and he recommended that I consider a VW Jetta. I found that recommendation strange coming from someone who knows all about the problems I had with the Rabbit, and accused him of sniffing gasoline. He's an excellent mechanic and now I think maybe I should at least consider a Jetta. Does anyone out there have any experience with them? Has anyone owned one? How well are they put together? What kind of quality can one expect in a Jetta? What's their repair record? Any random comments about them? Please reply to the address below. Thanks in advance. Carl Deitrick ihnp4!ihu1n!cbd
mcmullen@convexs.UUCP (01/01/86)
/* Written 10:00 am Dec 31, 1985 by cbd@ihu1n.UUCP in convexs:net.auto.tech */ /* ---------- "Need Advice About VW Jetta" ---------- */ >Once upon a time, I had the misfortune to own a 1980 VW Rabbit, a notorious >lemon. After 2 years, 24000 miles, and $700 in repairs to the $%#* thing, I >dumped it in favor of a 1982 Nissan Stanza. The Stanza is now starting to show >it's age and mileage (60000) and I'm thinking about getting a new car in the >spring. >I mentioned this to the mechanic who works on my car and he recommended that >I consider a VW Jetta. I found that recommendation strange coming from >someone who knows all about the problems I had with the Rabbit, and accused >him of sniffing gasoline. He's an excellent mechanic and now I think maybe >I should at least consider a Jetta. Does anyone out there have any experience >with them? Has anyone owned one? How well are they put together? What kind >of quality can one expect in a Jetta? What's their repair record? Any random >comments about them? Please reply to the address below. Thanks in advance. Carl Deitrick ihnp4!ihu1n!cbd /* End of text from convexs:net.auto.tech */ I have an `85 Jetta Turbo-diesel. It is an excellent automobile. I find it comfortable, quiet (yup, with the stereo and air conditioning on), handles well, and is suprisingly quick. I bought it for the fuel economy (40+ mpg) and it has even exceeded my expectations. In short, I am really sold on this car. Admittedly, there may be people who have had problems with their Jettas and they will probably E-mail them to you, but I say take a look and try one out. I don't think you be disappointed. Note: I do not work for Volkswagen, nor any of the ad agencies, etc. Jim Mc Mullen Convex Computer Richardson, Texas
kae@ihuxl.UUCP (edwards) (01/03/86)
> I have an `85 Jetta Turbo-diesel.... Richardson, Texas
Diesels are fine if you live in Texas but if you live in Illinois
where it gets pretty cold in the winter, I've heard, they are a
real PAIN!
-Alan Edwards
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-K. Alan Edwards
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