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TGilb2007 · 11-27-2009, 07:55 PM

So the wagon is dead, and since I had planned on upgrading the car anyway, this is just forcing my hand a little sooner.

So, to all you fine people of TST.... what are your thoughts on MK5 Jettas? I have found a couple of 2.5l I-5s for reasonable prices.

Now, I know the base "S" is missing a lot of the bells and whistles, but I am cool with that.

So, what say you?

92dxman · 11-28-2009, 11:20 PM

A friend of mine had an 06 for about a year or so. For what it was, it wasn't a bad car to drive but the 5 cylinder is a tractor motor essentially. After about 4k it just dies pretty much. They don't get all of that great mileage from what I understand either. For a daily driver, I don't think it would be a half bad car..

TGilb2007 · 11-29-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 92dxman

A friend of mine had an 06 for about a year or so. For what it was, it wasn't a bad car to drive but the 5 cylinder is a tractor motor essentially. After about 4k it just dies pretty much. They don't get all of that great mileage from what I understand either. For a daily driver, I don't think it would be a half bad car..

Yea, this is gonna be a car to get me around point a to point b. I don't race, autocross, drift, drag, or w/e, so thats fine.

92dxman · 11-29-2009, 12:13 PM

It should be a fine appliance then. I have heard from numerous people and reviews that people get anywhere from 17-27 mpg with the 5 cylinder..

phillycivicsi · 11-29-2009, 12:17 PM

Its a nice car. The interior is pretty good compared to some of its competitors and it comes with pretty good features standard. Motor wise i dont think you will have a problem because its the 2.5 i-5 and you said your not goin to mod it. One good thing i noticed about vw is that they use pretty good paint on their cars (idk mine doesnt have any orange peel yet unlike my old civic). Vw dealership service is pretty goood compared to the hondas and nissan dealerships i been to(only two brands i owned).

TGilb2007 · 11-29-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by phillycivicsi

Its a nice car. The interior is pretty good compared to some of its competitors and it comes with pretty good features standard. Motor wise i dont think you will have a problem because its the 2.5 i-5 and you said your not goin to mod it. One good thing i noticed about vw is that they use pretty good paint on their cars (idk mine doesnt have any orange peel yet unlike my old civic). Vw dealership service is pretty goood compared to the hondas and nissan dealerships i been to(only two brands i owned).

Where I am in RI, we have an AWESOME VW dealership (also a sponser of the VW group I hang out with).

There would be SOME mods to the car, but only stuff like wheels (OEM VW wheels most likely), and MAYBE a slight drop, but that would be MUCH later down the road.

But, good things to hear so far.

lownslow95 · 11-29-2009, 12:38 PM

Have you checked out any info on vortex yet?

Oakes · 11-29-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by phillycivicsi

Its a nice car. The interior is pretty good compared to some of its competitors and it comes with pretty good features standard. Motor wise i dont think you will have a problem because its the 2.5 i-5 and you said your not goin to mod it. One good thing i noticed about vw is that they use pretty good paint on their cars (idk mine doesnt have any orange peel yet unlike my old civic). Vw dealership service is pretty goood compared to the hondas and nissan dealerships i been to(only two brands i owned).

Paint doesn't develop orange peel, it either has it from the factory or it doesn't. Orange peel forms from the clear coat being applied quickly and the car not being wet sanded after words. What your paint can develop is oxidation, swirls, marring and scratches. VW does have very hard paint, which is good and better than most factory paints as it is more resistant to scratches and such.

As far as buying a VW, I work for them and I handle all the service writeups and warranty claims that come through the shop. The only VW I'd ever buy, and is still a stretch, is a CC. In the same sense, it's all about the maintenance as well, if you keep on top of it (as with any car) they will be good to you. However, VW are significantly more expensive to own, and when something does go wrong you will find very few shops able to work on them. So get used to the dealership

TGilb2007 · 11-29-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lownslow95

Have you checked out any info on vortex yet?

Try reading the mk5 forums there.... itll make your head hurt.

Its nearly as bad as the mk4 forums.

lownslow95 · 11-29-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TGilb2007

Try reading the mk5 forums there.... itll make your head hurt.

Its nearly as bad as the mk4 forums.

Actually, I haven't. I'm not set on buying a VW anytime soon, so I haven't checked to see what its like over there.

TGilb2007 · 11-29-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lownslow95

Actually, I haven't. I'm not set on buying a VW anytime soon, so I haven't checked to see what its like over there.

Its awful over there.

lownslow95 · 11-29-2009, 12:59 PM

I bet. It's been a while since I checked things out over there, and now it sounds like I don't wanna.

TGilb2007 · 11-29-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lownslow95

I bet. It's been a while since I checked things out over there, and now it sounds like I don't wanna.

Yea..... a lotta stupid stuff to sort out, before you get to the good information.

Anyone know other VW forums that are good to read??

lownslow95 · 11-29-2009, 01:41 PM

www.volkswagenforums.com

nhanxsolo · 11-29-2009, 04:22 PM

Do you have to get a mk5? how about a mk4?

TGilb2007 · 11-29-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nhanxsolo

Do you have to get a mk5? how about a mk4?

its getting harder to find lower milage mk4s.

Plus, if I got a mk4, it would pretty much need to be a TDI, or 24v.

I know, I am picky as hell.

motorvated · 12-01-2009, 11:40 PM

i have a 2010 2.5 5 speed jetta, and i love it.

Willdue · 12-02-2009, 12:00 AM

Get a Mark 2 like you really want man. Or an older cabby, i want one soooo bad

TGilb2007 · 12-02-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Willdue

Get a Mark 2 like you really want man. Or an older cabby, i want one soooo bad

Haha.... I would love for one, but not as a dd. Would HAVE to be a project car.

Willdue · 12-02-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TGilb2007

Haha.... I would love for one, but not as a dd. Would HAVE to be a project car.

Why? I DD my Mark 2

11-27-2009, 07:55 PM	#1
TGilb2007 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newark, DE/Providence, RI Member #3189 My Ride: 2006 Chevy Cobalt iTrader: (0)	MK5 Jetta So the wagon is dead, and since I had planned on upgrading the car anyway, this is just forcing my hand a little sooner. So, to all you fine people of TST.... what are your thoughts on MK5 Jettas? I have found a couple of 2.5l I-5s for reasonable prices. Now, I know the base "S" is missing a lot of the bells and whistles, but I am cool with that. So, what say you? __________________ 06 Cobalt LT (Daily) / 99 W Cabrio (Project)

11-28-2009, 11:20 PM	#2
92dxman Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lansdale, PA Member #470 My Ride: 10 Mazda 5. iTrader: (0)	A friend of mine had an 06 for about a year or so. For what it was, it wasn't a bad car to drive but the 5 cylinder is a tractor motor essentially. After about 4k it just dies pretty much. They don't get all of that great mileage from what I understand either. For a daily driver, I don't think it would be a half bad car.. __________________ 09 Yaris (gone) 07 Fit Sport (gone) 88 Bianchi Nuovo Alloro 10 Mazda 5 (everything hauler)

11-29-2009, 12:13 PM	#4
92dxman Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lansdale, PA Member #470 My Ride: 10 Mazda 5. iTrader: (0)	It should be a fine appliance then. I have heard from numerous people and reviews that people get anywhere from 17-27 mpg with the 5 cylinder.. __________________ 09 Yaris (gone) 07 Fit Sport (gone) 88 Bianchi Nuovo Alloro 10 Mazda 5 (everything hauler)

12-01-2009, 11:40 PM	#17
motorvated Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olde City PA Member #9779 My Ride: 2010 VW Jetta 2.5, 5 speed/ 73 VW Beetle drop top. iTrader: (0)	i have a 2010 2.5 5 speed jetta, and i love it. __________________ TST....where everybody swings on nuts.

12-02-2009, 12:00 AM	#18
Willdue Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catasaqua Member #2000 My Ride: To many VW's iTrader: (3)	Get a Mark 2 like you really want man. Or an older cabby, i want one soooo bad __________________ Mark IV. Wayyy out there.

11-29-2009, 12:17 PM	#5
phillycivicsi Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philadelphia Member #8548 My Ride: more than you can afford pal iTrader: (0)	Its a nice car. The interior is pretty good compared to some of its competitors and it comes with pretty good features standard. Motor wise i dont think you will have a problem because its the 2.5 i-5 and you said your not goin to mod it. One good thing i noticed about vw is that they use pretty good paint on their cars (idk mine doesnt have any orange peel yet unlike my old civic). Vw dealership service is pretty goood compared to the hondas and nissan dealerships i been to(only two brands i owned).

11-29-2009, 04:22 PM	#15
nhanxsolo Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Philly Member #10200 My Ride: NA miata, GS500E iTrader: (0)	Do you have to get a mk5? how about a mk4?

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