Re: GLX vs. GT vs. GLS vs. GL vs....

[Chuck Simpson <csimpson@zeltech.com>]

While on the subject of the different models of the Jetta, I stopped by
a
local VW dealer in Virginia Beach to scope out the GLX/Trek models.
I stumbled across a Jetta GL that had a spoiler, sunroof, alloy rims,
and
some special ground effects.  I said to myself, "What on earth!".  I
peeked
inside and saw WOOD GRAIN TRIM on the front dash board... and I nearly
threw-up!  It looked so ugly... I couldn't believe it.  Anyways...  I
took
a look at the sticker price... and saw that it cost around $22,000.
WOW!  That's quite a bit for a GL.  All that money for some ugly wood
trim
and lame ground effects.  Heck, that's as much as a GLX!!! 

What gives???


- -Chuck Simpson...



greg_collins@om.cv.hp.com wrote:
> 
>      Brother:
> 
>      The GLX is the only game in town.  Without the VR6, the GLS vs. GT is
>      really all about paying more for features and options you don't need
>      and often don't want.  They are just ways for VW and its dealers to
>      increase the margins on the base GL, because the financial return on
>      options like sunroofs and alloy wheels is greater than on the
>      automobile itself.  Don't let the VW marketing folks fool you. Go for
>      the VR6, if you can; that's where the Jetta can legitimately claim to
>      back up its great disciplined and understated design!
> 
>      G
> 
> 
> 
> ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________
> Subject: re: GLX vs. GT vs. GLS vs. GL vs....
> Author:  Non-HP-owner-jettaglx (owner-jettaglx@igtc.COM) at HP-Corvallis,mimegw1
> Date:    8/21/97 3:35 PM
> 
> At 8:23 PM -0700 8/19/97, Tom Barrett wrote:
> >>
> >>  From: "Khan M. Klatt" <kmk@pacificrim.net>, on 8/19/97 5:31 PM:
> >>  At 6:15 PM +0000 8/17/97, Ramon Warren wrote:
> >>  >I am looking for supplier info on "euro" headlight / fog switch. Who out
> >>  >there
> >>  >knows a good place with a good price?
> >>  >
> >>  >Thanks,
> >>  >TOFER  '97JETTA GT
> >>
> >>  What's the difference between a GT and a GLX?
> 
> >The GT looks like a GLX but doesn't have the awesome (but not cheap) VR6.
> 
> OK, so what is the diff between a GT and a GLS?
> 
> I know the following is true for a particular model year:
> 
> Jetta < Jetta GL < Jetta GLS < Jetta GLX
> 
> and also that Jetta GT < Jetta GLX as far as stock performance is
> concerned. Price and gas mileage probably goes in the opposite direction...
> 
> My understanding, then, is that the GLX is the only one with the VR6. I
> also understand that the only difference between the GL and the GLS are
> what are the standard options.
> 
> Where does the GT fall in the line?
> 
> -Khan
> 
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