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more about #jettasportwagen 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 » Mad_Science: I think it's interesting your "also consider"s are a bunch of hybrids. I think you're missing the point. Why not compare it to other compact wagon/hat... more » Mad_Science: My lab coat is blue, thank you very much. more » DoctorNine: Wes, while I normally have to agree with your reviews, this one seems a bit off target. Trying to evaluate any small car with an automatic, is like d... more » MushyHeirloom: It sounds like compared to the DSG, and given what a good car it is, it's worth learning to drive a stick just to own one, if you're buying a new car ... more » jodark: Hey! I spent 4 nights last week cleaning my handgun and rifle after shooting on Sunday. There's nothing wrong with a clean weapon! I AM OFFENDED. Havi... more » optional flavor: You know, on the VW website, the manual transmission is listed as an option for these cars. The dealer order sheet I looked at a few months back when... more » .357: You eat every meal at Mickey D's and your idea of automotive excellence is a late '90s Buick. You think diesel is the fuel of communists. The idea of ... more » smalleyxb122: Why you shouldn't buy this car: You know how to drive stick. Is that to say you shouldn't buy this particular car? Because I was under the impression... more » combat chuck: I think you meant Palin/Limbaugh in 2012. Unless they're planning some sort of massive plot to have the Dems ousted early. more » -
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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] -
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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 »
