Pros and Cons of new 1.4 tsi Jetta

[Pointman-IA]

Just went and took this pic of the back,same thing looking like oil to me. Wondering if that is the shock oil,I have to go by bess and let them have that checkout cause not like I does tote cattle in my wagon and the car is only 7months old so that lil funny.

You toting ram goats or wha?

[kingskid]

Just went and took this pic of the back,same thing looking like oil to me. Wondering if that is the shock oil,I have to go by bess and let them have that checkout cause not like I does tote cattle in my wagon and the car is only 7months old so that lil funny.

You toting ram goats or wha?

lol what would you say about mine.

[Team Loco]

Peeps I drove one of these today. Oh.........my............word! Simply sweet! Performance like wow

[nemesis]

Just went and took this pic of the back,same thing looking like oil to me. Wondering if that is the shock oil,I have to go by bess and let them have that checkout cause not like I does tote cattle in my wagon and the car is only 7months old so that lil funny.

Dat somehow not looking like shocks to me because of where it is. But let us know when you figure it out.

Peeps I drove one of these today. Oh.........my............word! Simply sweet! Performance like wow

I used to think so too. Then last month I drove one and wasn't feeling too impressed. Not sure why.

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

Just went and took this pic of the back,same thing looking like oil to me. Wondering if that is the shock oil,I have to go by bess and let them have that checkout cause not like I does tote cattle in my wagon and the car is only 7months old so that lil funny.

VW has a TPI related to leaking shock absorbers. It states basically that some oil should be present as a side effect during installation and should look "dry" but if it looks fresh or wet then the shock absorber is leaking and needs to be changed.

Peeps I drove one of these today. Oh.........my............word! Simply sweet! Performance like wow

I was driving behind a white one this morning. My word they fast! Had to real push pedal to keep up

On another note has anyone driven behind a tsi Jetta and seen a cloud of black smoke emerge?? The white one I was following belched for a split second and it got me thinking to how sooty my exhaust tips are.

[DJ Q]

Michael Westen drove a Jetta in last week's episode of Burn Notice!

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

Michael Westen drove a Jetta in last week's episode of Burn Notice!

[neexis]

Peeps I drove one of these today. Oh.........my............word! Simply sweet! Performance like wow

I used to think so too. Then last month I drove one and wasn't feeling too impressed. Not sure why.

Cuz the bimmer spoil you!!

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

Peeps I drove one of these today. Oh.........my............word! Simply sweet! Performance like wow

I used to think so too. Then last month I drove one and wasn't feeling too impressed. Not sure why.

Cuz the bimmer spoil you!!

This!

[nemesis]

Nah, iz not that. Usually could still have fun driving other cars. I think since it was my first time in the new model, the little extra refinement kinda took away some of the excitement... I mean, the new models are nicer, but they lost a little bit of that crazy feeling.

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

the only extra refinement I noticed was leather on the door handle, a sliding centre armrest and new aircon control knobs. What else has changed?

[Habit7]

Other than N&M, where sells wiper blades for the Jetta?

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

Haven't purchased any yet but maybe ERM? Sterling maybe for Skoda octavia wiper blades?

[Habit7]

ERM?? Sterling very pricey

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

ERM?? Sterling very pricey

ERM automotive limited in Chaguanus. I never went but practically anyone who owned a Euro has told me about them. How much Sterling would sell those blades for?

21 Ramsaran St Chaguanas
868-671-0318

[nemesis]

the only extra refinement I noticed was leather on the door handle, a sliding centre armrest and new aircon control knobs. What else has changed?

The build quality and size make it feel different. It's a little better put together. Feels less raw than the previous version. Keep in mind i'm talking about the previous version (old body shape), not just a facelift or anything.


For wiper blades, I always check Amazon first. ERM might have, although I doubt for any skoda since it's not a car sold in great volumes in Trinidad. That being said, buying a skoda and then buying wiper blades from Sterling doesn't seem to make sense to me unless they have their prices well adjusted for the brand.

Btw bunnyears, decided against selling the BMW. Going to keep it and get a normal daily driver also. Didn't make sense to put in so much extra for little gain. Lets just say it going to get a slight wild up too. When it reaches weekend car only status anyway.

[Habit7]

How much Sterling would sell those blades for?

Around +$300 for one. I currently buy my wipers from the UK but as selective as the online option can be, nothing beats instant gratification of in-store shopping.

nemesis, I picking some scorn for Skodas from you

[nemesis]

Not scorn. Actually have been rather liking the useability of the new Fabia for in town usage. Just saying, doesn't make sense to go to the dealer with amongst the highest service and parts cost in the country to buy very basic parts for what may be the cheapest euros in Trinidad.
Of course going there and seeing it before you purchase, and getting it instantly as you said does have a certain feel to it. And it's not the total price that's the issue for me, it's just the extreme markup. A pair of my wiper blades on amazon are 50US. Granted there's shipping and taxes, it still doesn't come up to anything near as much as the dealer. For the parts they have reasonably priced, I buy at the dealer, but just for the 80% markup on things like oil filters/wiper blades etc, I buy online.
Besides, if you have a skoda and go to buy wiper blades you'll lose that great feeling of buying at the dealer when you navigate your way through 5 or 6 E classes to get to the counter. Again, nothing against the skodas, just my view.

[Habit7]

Actually my bill at Sterling more times than not is cheaper than my bill at Southern Sales. One time I serviced at SS and I asked if it wasnt to much to rotate the tyres...at the end of the day I received an addition $100 on my bill for that request.

[nicks1]

Any one ev

[nicks1]

Anyone ever see a A4 Audi PCL 18 run whoa that thing is a beast and mean looking...thru euro monster.

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

Anyone ever see a A4 Audi PCL 18 run whoa that thing is a beast and mean looking...thru euro monster.

Colour? Pics? North? South?

There is a white A4 in south with a body kit. Thing of beauty oui.

[nicks1]

Lightish blue saw it in south but that thing pass me on the beetham frightening speed...

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

What speed were you going?

[DJ Q]

I think I witnessed this light blue A4 some years back.
Was doing about 120 on the Beetham and that thing had me wondering if my handbrakes were up.

[Allergic2BunnyEars]

Nice!

[nemesis]

Yeah I know the car. Isn't it a normal 1.8T though? Just some exterior mods I believe. Never seen it run hard.

[EcoTune Trinidad]

That car is tuned...that's the owner of Wheels Wizard's friend

[nemesis]

Yeah, seen them with the white and blue sometimes.
How much power he got out of it?
You did the tuning?

[EcoTune Trinidad]

Not sure who tuned the blue one, but the white is doing between 230-250hp estimated