Re: "new" 97 GLX

["Christopher Morgan" <cmorgan02@sprynet.com>]

Hey Rob,
	I finally got around to picking up mine last Thursday (bless every one of
those VW Visa autopoint$ I cashed in).  It's a later production one, too
(the last six digits of the VIN are 132357).  Besides all the things you
noticed, I also think the seat side bolsters are now spaced a little bit
wider to more comfortably accomodate the typical American fat ass.  I agree
with you about the trans.  They're not quite as slick and quiet as they
used to be.  Hmmm.  Although still a little "tentative" when cold, the idle
characteristics of the engine are way better than the older ones (~'96 and
prior).  In fact, one of the first things my brother said when driving it
was, "Hey, this isn't at all lopey like your Passat was".  Also, the
plastic intake manifold cover now (more correctly) says VR6-2.8 instead of
VR6-DOHC, but I'm not exactly sure when that change was made.
	Anyway, good luck with your new one.  I hope the second time's the charm!

- -Chris  

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> From: Robert A Parsons <robparsons@juno.com>
> To: jettaglx@igtc.COM
> Subject: "new" 97 GLX
> Date: Wednesday, September 10, 1997 12:36 AM
> 
> Monday I dropped off my "old" 97 and drove away in a "new" 97.....(the
> "old" 97 was a lemon and the BBB granted me a repurchase).  Anyway,  
> there be differences that I like! > The BOSE system sounds nice and
> strong - the bass caught me off gaurd cause it had been  awhile since I'd
> heard a decent car stereo!  Interestingly the radio reception isn't as
> good as was the Premium stereo here in San Diego (Panasonic vs Clarion
> ??). > The shift knob has changed to a clear plastic top, a different
> knob shape with a more ribbed feel where the stitching is.  Like
> masturbating with a new "tool" I guess :).   
> >The trunk liner is much more substantial.  The old car had a stoopid
> flimsy POS that would slide around, while the new liner is thick, hinged
> in the middle and has a groovy strap/loop thingy to pull on to get to the
> spare tire.
> >The chromed exhaust tips are a good thing.  It is very subtle and I can
> really  only notice the difference when viewing the car from the left
> rear side.
> 
> Possible bad difference:
> I've been reading complaints about chunky and loose transmissions and now
> I think I know what people have been talking about.  The old transmission
> was silky smooth and wouldn't 'catch' like the new one does.   But, I
> shouldn't bitch cause reverse gear would sometimes actually be 1st gear
> and thats the main reason I was granted a new car.  Ohhhhh the ironies of
> life.....  :)
> 
> 
> 
> Another thing...It's damn frustrating breaking a new engine in!  I've
> been hauling ASS in my 'rental' for the last 3 months!!
> 
> -Rob the Happy Camper
> 
> 
> PS   Discount Tire offered $60 per Goodyear GA before 500 miles.  They
> have Dunlop SP 4000s for $125 each.     Good deal??