Re:

["R. Weiss" <vr6powr@mindspring.com>]

No offense taken but, while I had my 98 GTI VR6 in the shop they gave me a 4
banger jetta to drive.  I HATED IT!!!!  It was slowwwwwwwwwww...the interior
blew and the overall handling sucked with the smaller wheels and tires.  As
it turns out the dealership ended up buying back my GTI and gave me an
option for a new one(long story).  Since I had a choice I drove the Jetta
GLX and it was like a completely different car.  I am extremely happy with
my '00 Jetta GLX and wouldn't give it up for another GTI VR6 just because of
the extra room that it gives me.  By the way...there are a couple of
differences between the GLS w/sport package and the GLX.  One difference is
the woodgrain trim on the dash...another is the automatic dimming
rearview...climatronic climate control...rain sensitive wipers...a few minor
others.

just my .02 worth
R. Weiss
'00 Jetta GLX...silver arrow
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From: <Cabell_T_Treadway@res.raytheon.com>
To: <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 7:25 AM


> I hope I don't offend any MK4 owners, but my old roommate bought an '00
> GL(S, I think, whichever it was, it had the 2.0 I4), and I drove it around
> a little.  I have to say that I just don't feel they measure up to the
feel
> and quality of a MK3.  I guess I'm really biased, since mine is a 97 GLX,
> but to be honest, the MK4 "felt" and looked more like a Japanese car than
a
> German car.  I don't know how to describe it any better than that.  It's
> still a fine car, and I have nothing against Japanese cars, I owned a
Honda
> for years, but I've always felt that German cars were a cut above, and the
> MK4 just didn't feel right.  It had a couple things I liked, for instance
> the little sunshade above the rearview mirror, but those things are just
> cutesy, and to my mind don't justify getting the car.  Of course, my
> roommate loves the car, which is great, since he has to drive it, and I'm
> sure all you MK4 drivers are happy, and that's wonderful.  But for my
> money, I'd look for a low mileage '98 or '99 GLX.  Maybe I'd feel
different
> if I test drove one of the new VR6s, but I really don't think so.  Plus,
> what's the point of offering the VR6 in the GLS now?  That basically makes
> it pointless to buy the GLX.  I believe (correct me if I'm wrong) that
with
> the VR6 and 'sport' package, there's no difference between the GLS and
GLX,
> except the sticker price.  Anyway, the bottom line in my opinion is to go
> with a year or two old GLX and keep the fun of the VR6.
>
> Cab
> 97GLX
> 72Bug
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