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nes123 wrote:mammoo...I have a question/concern.....not sure if you can answer but why is the new jetta more expensive than the outgoing one,when from 3 independent online reviews I've seen,they indicated the revamp of this bigger model was strategically set to be cheaper than the outgoing model by as much as $6500 starting price?
To save on cost of it,they reverted back to the cheaper torsion beam rear suspension setup and some of the interior plastics are the cheap scratchy feel and type?Please take my questions seriously as I have this model on top of my list but I need some justification for the pricing as oppose to other alternative, say its cheaper newer cousin the Octavia to arrive sometime late this year into next year.
mammoo wrote:nes123 wrote:mammoo...I have a question/concern.....not sure if you can answer but why is the new jetta more expensive than the outgoing one,when from 3 independent online reviews I've seen,they indicated the revamp of this bigger model was strategically set to be cheaper than the outgoing model by as much as $6500 starting price?
To save on cost of it,they reverted back to the cheaper torsion beam rear suspension setup and some of the interior plastics are the cheap scratchy feel and type?Please take my questions seriously as I have this model on top of my list but I need some justification for the pricing as oppose to other alternative, say its cheaper newer cousin the Octavia to arrive sometime late this year into next year.
Appreciate your concerns & happy to reply to your questions...
Firstly...the outgoing model of the Jetta is a 1.6.
Yes we did have the 1.4TSI which was on a special for $233K.
This 2012 Jetta comes with Bluetooth, Tint & Touch screen radio with optical parking sensors & SD card slot at $230K before discount. Stuff which the older model 1.4 didnt have. So if fact the New Jetta is cheaper than the outgoing model.
Addressing the reviews online....most of them, including that of the suspension & brakes applies to the US market which is correct bcuz Volkswagen wants to tap into the US market for sales to compete with the Toyota corollas, hence the reason for the cheaper vehicle. This model in the US comes with Torsion Bar rear suspension, 2 wheel disc brakes, no fog lamps, 2 airbags etc etc.
Our model is german spec'd so therefore our cars would relate to those of the european market. Any further info or a for a "REAL" test drive, please do not hesitate to contact me. 722-2222
..mammoo wrote:Addressing the reviews online....most of them, including that of the suspension & brakes applies to the US market which is correct bcuz Volkswagen wants to tap into the US market for sales to compete with the Toyota corollas
Stephon. wrote:Cousin decided on the Jetta when it comes out. After we checked nearly all the dealerships, he made up his mind that he doesn't want any Japanese vehicles expecially when it's more expensive than euro. He doesn't care about resale value either so this should be good for him.
hopefully he could pass through tomorrow. I'll most likely be there with him. January real far from now yes.
Lovely Interior, Dreary Powertrain
The Cruze compares well with its competitors on paper. Remember this, as it’s a recurring theme. The interior, however, is one place where the Cruze excels. We were glad to discover that the upper-class plastics we saw in higher-spec Cruzes are present in the LS. The dash is soft-touch, and the door armrest is wrapped in padded vinyl. There’s a center armrest, albeit placed slightly more rearward than is comfortable to make room for cup holders. The seats manually adjust for front and rear height. We’ve previously criticized the big-pixel radio display in the Cruze, but it does offer one key feature: When you change the climate-control settings, the manual dials show up on the screen. At first this seems a bit silly, but it actually helps keep your eyes up closer to the road.
How inspired you are to pay attention depends on how much you enjoy driving. For the average commuter, the Cruze is all that and a bag of chips. Those inclined to make every day a Fangio day will be disappointed, though. We begin with the engine, a 1.8-liter four making 138 hp—the same count as the uplevel 1.4-liter turbo in every other Cruze model. Torque, at 125 lb-ft, loses to the turbo by 23 lb-ft, and the Cruze LS needs 9.4 seconds to make the 0-to-60-mph sprint. That’s 1.4 seconds slower than the turbo Cruze, and the 1.8-liter’s output is among the lowest in the class.
But those numbers are merely information. Behind the wheel, the Cruze feels even duller because of a transmission that prefers high gears to forward progress. Dip your foot deep into the gas pedal, and you’ll get a one-gear downshift. If you actually want to move—say, into traffic or out of somebody’s way—the accelerator needs to be floored to provide high-level motivation. Shifting in manual mode doesn’t offer much improvement, as the system is slow to respond. The low-rev regimen did reward the Cruze with an as-tested 27 mpg, which is exactly what the EPA says the Cruze should return in combined driving. The government’s city and highway estimates are 22 and 35 mpg, respectively. The one area of excellence is a 167-foot 70-to-0-mph stopping distance. Otherwise, this Cruze’s ride and handling failed to impress.
Habit7 wrote:I guess no more new cars on the market...whoever leaving last, just remember to take off the lights
Habit7 wrote:I guess no more new cars on the market...whoever leaving last, just remember to take off the lights
kurpal_v2 wrote:Thinking about getting the nissan qashqai, what you guys think?
Its worth the price?
~*SiLvA MeRa*~ wrote:The nissan quashqai is overpriced, check the kia sportage, more features, good looks and most importantly less money.
norstar2k wrote:~*SiLvA MeRa*~ wrote:The nissan quashqai is overpriced, check the kia sportage, more features, good looks and most importantly less money.
The only thing wrong with that is SS.
Habit7 wrote:kurpal_v2 wrote:Thinking about getting the nissan qashqai, what you guys think?
Its worth the price?
Selling like hot cakes in Europe but like most japanese showroom cars in T&T its overpriced but cheaper than a Rav4
norstar2k wrote:~*SiLvA MeRa*~ wrote:The nissan quashqai is overpriced, check the kia sportage, more features, good looks and most importantly less money.
The only thing wrong with that is SS.
scotty_buttons wrote:Anyone saw the 2012 Camry and 2012 Rav4?
Rav4 looks pretty good..kinda 'grown up' imo. wonder when it'll reach here?
Didnt really like the Camry at first..didnt blow me away like the 2006 Camry did when it was first released..starting to grow on me now though..a lil..
http://www.toyota.com/upcoming-vehicles/camry/
http://www.toyota.co.uk/cgi-bin/toyota/ ... d=MSR_RAV4
agent007 wrote:Done thx norstar2k. If you guys have updated prices, please share them so I'll update accordingly.
Stephon. wrote:I might be selling my grand vitara soon, my question is: if I have a warranty on the vehicle, and I transfer it to the new owners name, would he get any warranty at all from lifestyle? The buyer is a good friend of mine, I probably would charge him less if he doesn't get any free services after he buys the vehicle
norstar2k wrote:Stephon. wrote:I might be selling my grand vitara soon, my question is: if I have a warranty on the vehicle, and I transfer it to the new owners name, would he get any warranty at all from lifestyle? The buyer is a good friend of mine, I probably would charge him less if he doesn't get any free services after he buys the vehicle
The warranty is transferable; your friend would get coverage from whatsoever is left on your SGV.
*Wrong forum btw.*
thanks for the info though 
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