Need VW Jetta Advice or Opinions

[DasVWBabe]

That just it...the older version of the VW auto's are shit(95-2005models mkIV models)
The new DSG and O9G transmissions(2006+mkV,VI models) are a lot better.

Agree with this. Had an auto in my former '97 Cabrio and started seeing issues at 80k miles. That was my last VAG automatic until I bought my R32. The DSG has been fantastic, but granted, I only have 44k miles on it.

[RWhite]

That just it...the older version of the VW auto's are shit(95-2005models mkIV models)
The new DSG and O9G transmissions(2006+mkV,VI models) are a lot better.

And I came very close :bBishope: to buying a low mileage 2004 Jetta TDI! Glad I waited. l have to admit I did not do a lot of research into the Jetta TDI. I just wanted a high fuel mileage vehicle when gas prices were starting to rise fast. Even when the diesel prices were over $4 a gallon, my cost to operate the Jetta per mile was still much lower than almost all of the gas vehicles at the time.

[gonzoss]

Didn't realize there were that many problems with the Jetta. I had just the opposite with my 2006 Jetta TDI bought new, the auto version. Sold it with 89K miles on it after 4 years driving to work and back. Only problem I had was a broken rear door lock, most likely due to the wind slamming it very hard one day. That was replaced under warranty.

When I sold the car, I was getting 38-40 mpg granny driving to and from work. Never took it on an extended road trip. Only a daily driver to Raytheon for 4 years prior to retirement!

I miss the fuel mileage of the diesels. A neighbor up the street has the late model Jetta station wagon TDI and is getting 40 + mpg in town.

That just it...the older version of the VW auto's are shit(95-2005models mkIV models)
The new DSG and O9G transmissions(2006+mkV,VI models) are a lot better.

[RWhite]

Didn't realize there were that many problems with the Jetta. I had just the opposite with my 2006 Jetta TDI bought new, the auto version. Sold it with 89K miles on it after 4 years driving to work and back. Only problem I had was a broken rear door lock, most likely due to the wind slamming it very hard one day. That was replaced under warranty.

When I sold the car, I was getting 38-40 mpg granny driving to and from work. Never took it on an extended road trip. Only a daily driver to Raytheon for 4 years prior to retirement!

I miss the fuel mileage of the diesels. A neighbor up the street has the late model Jetta station wagon TDI and is getting 40 + mpg in town.

[gonzoss]

anyone know if the vr6 uses the same transmission as the 1.8? thanks

depends...auto anything in the mk4 stay away from.

[KWClutch]

Run x 1000

[slow99]

All of the aforementioned problems and a shitload of others I don't even want to recall. It was the biggest piece of shit I've ever witnessed at 3 years old and roughly 60k miles. Mine also ate tie rod ends like a fat kid eats cake. Stephen4785 explained why to me once, and that it was unique to some retarded design VW employs.

[Mike]

Touche. We're almost like a bizarro Station like that. If our looks and traits were averaged, we'd make a pretty normal dude.

So your brother wouldn't ban me several times in the same hour? fuck that!

[YALE]

That actually scares me worse!

Touche. We're almost like a bizarro Station like that. If our looks and traits were averaged, we'd make a pretty normal dude.

[Mike]

We're almost polar opposites, if it makes you feel any better.

That actually scares me worse!

[YALE]

There is more than one of you?

Not really. We're almost polar opposites, if it makes you feel any better.

[Mike]

If you get one, and the timing belt hasn't been changed, change it. Ask my brother about his Passat, if you don't believe me.

There is more than one of you?

[YALE]

anyone know if the vr6 uses the same transmission as the 1.8? thanks

The answer to that is ridiculously easily googled.

[GT Fanatic]

anyone know if the vr6 uses the same transmission as the 1.8? thanks

[DasVWBabe]

Quite a bit of the same information that's already been repeated in here. The 1.8T isn't too bad, later examples have fewer problems, of course. Stay away from the auto. My sister's 1.8T would have been a great car if not for her automatic transmission (and her fear of ever changing the oil).

Honestly, the 2.0 na 8v is a damn near bulletproof engine, and would be what I'd recommend looking for if you're looking for a MkIV Jetta. That engine paired with a manual can take you well into the mid 100k mile range. I have a 1998 Cabrio with 160k miles on the original 2.0 8v, and I have routinely seen other Cabrios from similar years with 200k+ miles.