Author Topic: jetta sportwagon (Read 70889 times)

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #100 on:** March 13, 2008, 11:47:25 am »

We took a base (Trendline) sportwagen out for a spin a few nights ago. Very nice package all around.

Very good ride/handling compromise, very good power delivery though the gearing in first required more revs than I'm used to to get going. Very light clutch and shifter action. The 5 cylinder only got a bit growly in the upper revs, but the car has a lot of sound insulation so noise never is an issue. The cargo area seems to be much larger than the Vibe. We could put our daughter's large wheelchair (folded) in the back with plenty of room left for luggage.

We'd likely spring for the Comfortline, which adds alloys, Chrome window surrounds, heated seats and a 6 disc changer. Mrs still prefers the Passat, but would be OK with the Jetta.

sailor723 · « **Reply #101 on:** March 13, 2008, 12:05:01 pm »

Quote from: tpl on March 08, 2008, 12:36:35 pm

Isn't esp mandatory in cars in the US from 2009 or 2010... maybe VW is trying to suck up to the Us gov.

I don't see why a HUGE company like VW would make the cars different or even offer different cars for the US/Can markets except in the cases where there are legal issues with equipment like bumpers and whatever stopped them selling the R32 Golf in Canada

Saw an article in the Financial Post the other day that said TC was looking to bring in a similar requirement for Canada. This would be in keeping with their policy of moving towards having Canadian safety standards match with those in the US. I think they are already in the process of reviewing CDN bumper standards with the thought of changing them to match US requirements

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #102 on:** March 13, 2008, 01:57:24 pm »

Quote from: Big_Thumb on March 13, 2008, 11:47:25 am

We took a base (Trendline) sportwagen out for a spin a few nights ago. Very nice package all around.

Very good ride/handling compromise, very good power delivery though the gearing in first required more revs than I'm used to to get going. Very light clutch and shifter action. The 5 cylinder only got a bit growly in the upper revs, but the car has a lot of sound insulation so noise never is an issue. The cargo area seems to be much larger than the Vibe. We could put our daughter's large wheelchair (folded) in the back with plenty of room left for luggage.

We'd likely spring for the Comfortline, which adds alloys, Chrome window surrounds, heated seats and a 6 disc changer. Mrs still prefers the Passat, but would be OK with the Jetta.

Would you wait to get the TDI, since the Econ rebate is $1500.00 ( that what he son got on his Jetta) the price of the TDI would only be a couple hundred
How about the sunroof?

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #103 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:10:59 pm »

We don't drive all that much (35000km on the 2005 Vibe) so I don't know if I'd go for the diesel or not. It might be interesting to try for comparison. At $1.20+ for diesel it wouldn't be for economic reasons!

They had a Comfortline in the showroom with the panoramic sunroof. Certainly made the interior much brighter. I never tend to use them in the rental cars I get, so likely not.

Salesguy was telling me that initial selection would be restricted, so may not have much choice in options. I told him I wasn't in a rush and am willing to wait for the right one.

I'm left feeling pretty positive about the car. Mrs T is still pinning for the Passat though!

ggweci · « **Reply #104 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:36:27 pm »

Quote from: airbalancer on March 13, 2008, 01:57:24 pm

Quote from: Big_Thumb on March 13, 2008, 11:47:25 am
We took a base (Trendline) sportwagen out for a spin a few nights ago. Very nice package all around.

Very good ride/handling compromise, very good power delivery though the gearing in first required more revs than I'm used to to get going. Very light clutch and shifter action. The 5 cylinder only got a bit growly in the upper revs, but the car has a lot of sound insulation so noise never is an issue. The cargo area seems to be much larger than the Vibe. We could put our daughter's large wheelchair (folded) in the back with plenty of room left for luggage.

We'd likely spring for the Comfortline, which adds alloys, Chrome window surrounds, heated seats and a 6 disc changer. Mrs still prefers the Passat, but would be OK with the Jetta.

Would you wait to get the TDI, since the Econ rebate is $1500.00 ( that what he son got on his Jetta) the price of the TDI would only be a couple hundred
How about the sunroof?

I thought the Eco Rebate ends for 08MY?... the Jetta SW is an '09.

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #105 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:40:58 pm »

I believe you are correct. The feds blew the annual budget for the program ($50M) in 4 months, so the rebate portion has been cancelled. The fees for gas guzzlers stay though.

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #106 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:46:00 pm »

I thought the Econ rebate was decide on date sold
Son's Jetta is a MY06, got in Nov 07

sirAQUAMAN64 · « **Reply #107 on:** March 14, 2008, 10:59:31 am »

Quote from: airbalancer on March 13, 2008, 08:46:00 pm

I thought the Econ rebate was decide on date sold
Son's Jetta is a MY06, got in Nov 07

No, model year. They went back to '06MY when they instituted the program. I too heard '08MY is the last year for ecoAuto rebate, but since the levy remains it's become just another tax incomer. Why it's on full-sized vans is beyond me, as they are mostly strictly work/commercial vehicles while many personal use pickups are not.

sirAQUAMAN64 · « **Reply #108 on:** March 14, 2008, 02:50:05 pm »

Looking at 2.5 / 2.0 TDI full pricing and options, Jettas are now priced to move and the diesel particularly attractive. Despite somewhat frumpy rear end IMO, hope she sells well.

quadzilla · « **Reply #109 on:** March 14, 2008, 02:53:48 pm »

SirA: Were are you looking at the pricing?

sirAQUAMAN64 · « **Reply #110 on:** March 14, 2008, 03:02:35 pm »

Quote from: quadzilla on March 14, 2008, 02:53:48 pm

SirA: Were are you looking at the pricing?

Offline documents.

If you're interested in a trim can relay it but think VW.ca and other sites will be updated shortly.

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #111 on:** March 14, 2008, 03:37:55 pm »

Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on March 14, 2008, 02:50:05 pm

Looking at 2.5 / 2.0 TDI full pricing and options, Jettas are now priced to move and the diesel particularly attractive. Despite somewhat frumpy rear end IMO, hope she sells well.

They had the same list up in Cobourg, that was posted on the TDIclub.com forum
Cobourg shop price is now $79/hr, still a good price for a dealer
if they had the Econ rebate for MY09 the diesel would be a great price

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #112 on:** March 14, 2008, 05:42:02 pm »

BT, would there much of a price difference between the Passat wagon, and a Jetta
I remember see a very nice Passat wagon for about 32Gs
You would think there would be more to move on a Passat compared to a Jetta
Probably better interest rate also

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #113 on:** March 14, 2008, 05:55:39 pm »

Or try buying in the States, could make the difference in getting the Passat

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #114 on:** March 14, 2008, 09:56:31 pm »

http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/transportation/tools/compare/compare-results.cfm?attr=8
It appear the Passat wagon is more efficient then the Jetta Sportwagon

quadzilla · « **Reply #115 on:** March 14, 2008, 10:10:44 pm »

Quote from: airbalancer on March 14, 2008, 09:56:31 pm

http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/transportation/tools/compare/compare-results.cfm?attr=8
It appear the Passat wagon is more efficient then the Jetta Sportwagon

But will still cost more to run.

Fuel $
JETTA WGN W 2.5 / 5 M5+ $1620 1800 10.8 6.9
PASSAT WGN W 2.0 / 4 M6+ $1720 1720 10.1 6.8

sailor723 · « **Reply #116 on:** March 14, 2008, 10:43:50 pm »

Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on March 14, 2008, 10:59:31 am

Quote from: airbalancer on March 13, 2008, 08:46:00 pm
I thought the Econ rebate was decide on date sold
Son's Jetta is a MY06, got in Nov 07

No, model year. They went back to '06MY when they instituted the program. I too heard '08MY is the last year for ecoAuto rebate, but since the levy remains it's become just another tax incomer. Why it's on full-sized vans is beyond me, as they are mostly strictly work/commercial vehicles while many personal use pickups are not.

Lots of "Good 'Ole Boys" with personal use pickups vote

inco · « **Reply #117 on:** March 15, 2008, 07:50:47 am »

Quote from: quadzilla on March 14, 2008, 10:10:44 pm

Quote from: airbalancer on March 14, 2008, 09:56:31 pm
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/transportation/tools/compare/compare-results.cfm?attr=8
It appear the Passat wagon is more efficient then the Jetta Sportwagon

But will still cost more to run.

Fuel $
JETTA WGN W 2.5 / 5 M5+ $1620 1800 10.8 6.9
PASSAT WGN W 2.0 / 4 M6+ $1720 1720 10.1 6.8

Jetta can get by with regular fuel. The Passat requires premium.

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #118 on:** March 15, 2008, 08:01:17 am »

"Fuel Requirement Premium fuel recommended for maximum performance "
You probably could run 87 or 89 if you wanted
But the difference is less then 20 coffees at Starbucks, or for this forum 4 case of Lakeport beer

I was surprised to see the Jetta sport wagon listed as a 08 model on the government site
To bad they did not have 2Lt in the Sportwagon they probably coukd of got it under 10/ 100km on the hiway, or was it they want to market with 87 fuel

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #119 on:** March 15, 2008, 09:34:24 am »

Thanks for the input folks!

There is about a $2500 dollar difference between a comfortline Jetta wagon and the trendline Passat wagon.

Hadn't thought about the fuel requirements one way or the other. We don't do tonnes of mileage anyway. I'd likely spend more time on boost than would be absolutely necessary too!

Feel free to add any more thoughts.