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more about #jetta more comments → theeastbaykid: Ha! Karma is a bitch. [/cranky old man who loves manual transmission cars]. Seriously, though, when I drove the MK5 GTI for the first time, the DSG to... more » Flathead Smith: What do you expect, just look at the thing. more » brandegee: A faulty temperature sensor seems hardly newsworthy. I was ready to read about some major design flaw. It's the driver's fault anyway for paying atte... more » MushyHeirloom: Oh, dear. Chalk that up under "reasons to buy it with a manual". It's one of the best "automatics", though, so that's something. more » Ash78, cube farmer: I wonder how they'll figure out a way to blame the drivers. That's what VW does. "You know, these transmissions are pretty robust, but if you leave th... more » FormerlyPreferredCustomer: These transmissions were mistakenly shipped without a clutch pedal. A pedal will be retrofitted in the affected vehicles free of charge. more » Mobius: It's nothing special, I guess, but it certainly looks comfortable enough and convenient enough. Heck, it's all you want in a family car. more » Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: Doesn't look so bad. Probably looks better in color. VW's aren't really known for their posh, luxuriously ornamented interiors. And I really didn't... more » engineerd: After spending time in Germany driving Opels, I am amazed at how sparse the interiors are. As an American, I expect certain things: cup holders (4 m... more » If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face: "Plusher seats?" That upholstery looks like it was lifted from a Dodge Omni. more » c0de: what ?! seats with no backs ? an excellent idea... those germans are smart i tell ya.. /sarcasm more » Dhillaz 2.0: Count the pedals. more » PowerTryp is holding a Fiesta party.: Put up your hand if you're like me and find that interior extremely boring. Actually try to resist your head hitting your desk as you try to stay awa... more » jark: Will I ever buy another VW? I suppose the next 60,000 miles will have a large influence on that but I'm afraid I'm like the women with low self-esteem... more » layabout: That's worrying,why have a grab handle on the drivers side? If i'm a passenger in a car & i see the driver reaching for that i'll know then is the tim... more » -
#recalls
VW Voluntarily Recalls 13,500 Vehicles Over DSG Transmission Woes
VW of America says a small number of Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, GTI, and Eos models built between September 2008 and August 2009 may have faulty DSG transmissions and has recalled 2009 and some 2010 vehicles. [PRNewswire] -
#overthebackfence
2010 VW Jetta Specs Up Interior
This is supposed to be the interior of the 2010 VW Jetta. Note the plusher seats, the standard multifunction display for non-Nav equipped MK6s and, most importantly, the larger sunglasses holder. [VWVortex] -
#classicadwatch
Some Of The Classic British VW Commercials We Missed Last Week
We had the predictable uproar about all the great VW ads we overlooked in our 20 Classic Volkswagen Commercials post last week, because VW has always done great advertising and you can't possibly cover everything. More » -
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2009 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI, Part Three
The 2009 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI is frugal and fun, but its DSG transmission doesn't suit the diesel engine. Should you buy one? More » -
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2009 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI, Part Two
Yesterday we reveled in the frugal performance of the VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI's diesel engine, but bemoaned the awful DSG gearbox. Join us today as we examine the Jetta's abilities in detail. More » -
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2009 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI, Part One
Conventional car enthusiast wisdom states the VW Jetta TDI is the thinking man's fuel-efficient car. Free of the complication, sacrificed driving dynamics and image of hybrids, it makes do with diesel instead. More » -
#downonthestreetbonusedition
DOTS-O-Rama Sunday, Tomsk Edition: German Iron Down On The Orange County Street
This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. Tomsk has photographed a staggering quantity of DOTSBE-worthy machinery. More » -
#24hoursoflemons
24 Hours Of LeMons South Day One: Saab Leads, Fiero In Top Ten
After putting away some excellent bratwurst, courtesy of the Fahrt Schnell Merkur XR4Ti team, I've dug up photos of the top ten contenders at the end of Day One of LeMons South racing. More » -
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Early Leader In 24 Hours Of LeMons South: Lightning McQueen VW Jetta!
Rejoice, water-cooled Volkswagen fans! A Jetta is leading the race... for now. Will they maintain that lead, or will the Opel (also a strong contender) get past them? More » -
#detroitautoshow
By The Numbers: 2010 Toyota Prius Vs 2010 Honda Insight
The 2010 Toyota Prius and 2010 Honda Insight take very different paths to the same answer: fuel economy. Lets take a look at how the two stack up. More » -
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2009 VW Jetta TDI Reviewed By Budding 13-Year-Old Fan-Boy
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My name is Andrew and I am a 13 year old Boy Scout whose parents have just purchased a 2009 VW Jetta TDI. -
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part Three
Why you should buy the 2009 Jetta SportWagen: You want a Euro wagon and don't have the stash for an Audi S4 Avant or the desire to stuff your friends in an A3. The question of how you're going to get all of this stuff back to your loft from Trader Joe's is a common one. Subaru? Nothanku. You are a keeper of the greatest of automotive secrets: wagons make the best cars. More » -
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Part One
The affluent neighborhood of Glencoe, Illinois is home to a curving street of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed houses reached by a single-access bridge also designed by Wright. The black 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen parked on said bridge couldn't be more incongruous to the surrounding Prairie School architecture, which is recognizable by the strong horizontal lines, flat roofs, horizontal bands of windows and lack of excess ornamentation. But whereas the previous generation of Volkswagen Jetta is a faithful execution of those principles, this latest version eschews those concepts for curvaceous "me too" styling that's more Toyota Corolla than Francis C. Sullivan and an unmistakable chrome grille that's more Paul Wall than Alfred Caldwell. And not for the better. More »
