Re: gripes (?)

[Khan Klatt <khan@mediaaccess.com>]

If you're really tall, and if it means that you are going to have your
seat really far back, don't expect to comfortably seat anyone in the rear.

I tell you what, go to the dealership, put the seat into a comfortable
position, and then go try to sit in back. Or ask a shorter friend to go
sit in back without adjusting the seat. Good luck.

I love these cars, but they're so small, we as might as well have bought a
Corrado... Which is why I say, as long as you're going to buy a Jetta GLX
or an Audi A4, you might as well just get a two door two seater, unless
you've got kids you want sitting in the back (which I don't).

-Khan

On Mon, 8 May 2000, Gary L. Swearengin wrote:

> i think this is a great idea...
> 
> about a week or so ago, someone asked a new VW owner (somewhat facetiously,
> i think) if they had any complaints yet.  well, i'm planning on buying a
> new jetta GLX within the next couple weeks, and i'd love to hear complaints
> you guys have.  i'm particularly interested in what '99 and '00 owners have
> to say, but i'm sure other comments could be useful, too.  of particular
> interest to me would be thoughts from really tall people (i'm 6'4") who
> bought new jettas.  is there still plenty of room up there?  wish maybe
> you'd gotten a passat or something instead?  oh yeah, and anybody who lives
> in a really hot area (i live in houston, tx) regret getting black leather
> interior cos it's just too damn hot?  just curious here...
> 
> things i'd like to hear about:
> 
> 1. any repairs you've had to have so far
> 2. strange or annoying features
> 3. ergonomic complaints
> 4. complaints about the sound system and/or dealer CD player
> 5. any other complaints you may have...
> 
> mine so far...
> 
> the a/c controls are too low and hard to get to...especially while trying
> to drive.  the folding key rules, but it sticks out too far and hits my leg
> all the time.  that's my only "spatial" concern right now.  rear visibility
> isn't all that great, especially with the (pretty much useless) third
> passenger headrest in the way.  back seat is small...a common complaint.  
> 
> right now i'm having trouble deciding between a jetta GLX and a passat GLS.
>  i think i'd rather have the jetta, the only real complaint i have is that
> it may be too small for me.  the world hates tall people.
> 
> anyway, i'm sooooo looking forward to making the purchase.  hope to be one
> of "those VW people" soon, and for quite a while.
> 
> later,
> 
> gary
> 
>