RE: 2000 Jetta GLX Plus short comment re: Amoco Premium Gas for David and Debbie Steele

["Da Doctah" <docluni@phc.net>]

I'll be happy to give my opinion!

I went from a '91 Honda Accord EX to a '97 RAV4 to a 2000 GLX.
So that runs Fun to Utility to Amusement-Park.

I absolutely LOVE this car. Unfortunately it is harming my driving as I find
myself driving too aggresive...too anxious to use every bit of
power/manuverability in my new car! So here's a breakdown:

What I like:
- Dashboard. If you haven't seen it..go to a dealership at night and ask for
a demo. Undescribable. =v]

- Engine. This thing whips your head back. I haven't taken it over 4000rpm
more than once since I've had it (3 days) and it still eats up the road.

- Auto Air conditioner. I have always had to fiddle with my A/C. Now I set
it at 70f and forget it. I thought it was gimmicky at first, but now I know
different.

- Electric Chair. I unlock the car with my remote, open the door..and the
car greets me with mirror/chair adjustments. How friendly. =v]

- Manuverability. I took my car around a 90degree corner (regular street
intersection) at 45mph and the tires didn't care. Amazing control.

Things I don't like:
- Rear view mirror. I don't really want to have mirror dimmed for me, or at
least have the option of turning this off. For those that haven't seen this,
the rear view mirror turns into sun glasses to shield you from bright lights
at night time. While this might seem nice at first, you lose a lot of detail
at night. (cop detection deteriorates =v] )

- Mirror change in reverse. This car has a seperate memory setting for your
right mirror when you change into reverse. This could be quite handy, but I
have had problems getting it to set right! This could be operator error..or
complicated memory settings?

- No rear leg room. I'm glad I'm driving because no way could I fit back
there!

- Placement of Stereo/AC. They have a little storage area above the stereo
which is above the AC. I happen to need to access the stereo/ac much more
often during driving than the storage area. What logic did they use to
configure it this way?

Well I think that does it. Hope I was helpfull.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-jettaglx@igtc.com [mailto:owner-jettaglx@igtc.com]On Behalf
Of Stephan Martone
Sent: Monday, October 11, 1999 8:40 PM
To: Jetta GLX List Server
Subject: 2000 Jetta GLX Plus short comment re: Amoco Premium Gas for
David and Debbie Steele


I too would like any info available and owners' comments about the 2000 GLX.
I am considering purchasing one in the next 4 - 8 weeks.  For example what
options did you have to choose from? (i.e. rims, in-dash cd quality)  Does
the Thule bike rack for the 1997 fit on the 2000?   www.carpoint.msn.com
doesn't have pricing for the options can anyone fill in the blanks?

I didn't see any "Sport Package" listed on carpoint as mentioned in other
posts.  ____  (What's included?)
In-dash single disc CD player   _____
Splash guards   _____
Stainless License plate frame, Powder coat black  _____
Valve stem cap, brass chrome plated with O-Ring to keep tire pressure _____
Darkened side turn signals    _____
Prem. black floor mats, Front  ____
Prem. black floor mats, Back   ____
Rave alloy wheels, 16"  ____

So far there is a '97 GLX in our family, and this will be the second.  The
'97 is a 5-Speed, and I love it.  It was stubborn going into 2nd for a while
there (especially when downshifting), but that has cleared up. I will take
your advice and try the automatic since I too have rush hour traffic to deal
with, but so far I plan on "sticking" (haha) with the 5-speed.

********   Gasoline   *********
I have been running Amoco Premium pretty much exclusively in the '97.
Before and after the ethanol nonsense was added.  Seems we can't avoid it in
the Chicago area, otherwise I would get my gas somewhere else.  I haven't
experienced the symptoms you mentioned in mine.  Hope that helps a little.

Stephan
'97 Jetta GLX, Black/Black, 5-Speed, Wiper Relay, Mud Flaps, A/C Mod +5hp,
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