# WTF? VW actually makes some nice cars for the money **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 19, 2005, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821 "2005-01-19T14:40:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![1320](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1320/32/5949_2.png) [@1320](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1320)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2005, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/1 "2005-01-19T14:40:10Z")
In my ongoing quest to find a semi cool and fun beater/ daily driver… I started looking at VW just for the hell of it. Its amazing what these cars come with for the price. vr6 or Turbo 4cyl, keyless, 4 wheel disc, cd players, moonroofs, monsoon stereo. For a lot less than it would cost me to get into a similar equipped honda/ nissan/ mazda. Ugh… im actually considering a 2001 Jetta GLS, with a 5 speed VR6. :eek4: ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_WS6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c0e974/32.png) [@Silver\_WS6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Silver_WS6)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2005, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/2 "2005-01-19T14:53:54Z")
im looking into newer vw’s for my sister for a daily she needs a new car and they def do come pretty loaded for the price just need to see if they are as reliable as the say theyare … ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2005, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/3 "2005-01-19T14:57:36Z")
they are sweet cars! ---
**Author:** ![eurodad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eurodad/32/5988_2.png) [@eurodad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eurodad)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2005, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/4 "2005-01-19T15:29:34Z")
about time you guys figured that out. :slap: ---
**Author:** ![newchic](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newchic/32/5989_2.png) [@newchic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newchic)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2005, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/5 "2005-01-19T15:40:40Z")
Eurodads car is a '97… It is still running great… ---
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2005, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/6 "2005-01-19T16:07:16Z")
next time we meet up kolar i will let you take my car for a spin… i think you will be impressed. the VR6 plus 6 speed is a fun car! ---
**Author:** ![Turbo\_Silverado](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_silverado/32/5990_2.png) [@Turbo\_Silverado](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Turbo_Silverado)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2005, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/7 "2005-01-19T18:41:40Z")
i always like vw’s…i love there styling!!! think they r a very nice car!! ---
**Author:** ![vw16vcabby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vw16vcabby/32/5943_2.png) [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2005, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/8 "2005-01-19T18:57:31Z")
> [@unicorn](#): > > In my ongoing quest to find a semi cool and fun beater/ daily driver… I started looking at VW just for the hell of it. Its amazing what these cars come with for the price. vr6 or Turbo 4cyl, keyless, 4 wheel disc, cd players, moonroofs, monsoon stereo. For a lot less than it would cost me to get into a similar equipped honda/ nissan/ mazda. Ugh… im actually considering a 2001 Jetta GLS, with a 5 speed VR6. > > :eek4: my mom has an 01 jetta vr6. she bought it w/ every option. i think she paid 22k for it new in late 01. fucker is loaded-- black, tan leather, memory all this and that. I think the car has like 15k miles on it… She hates to drive it b/c it is her baby. Damn rear brakes are rusted on it b/c she dont drive it enough… Plus she has allways been emission exempt since she owned it for not driving it enough. ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2005, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/9 "2005-01-20T06:13:32Z")
get the ‘sport’ interior… mainly the black seats and dash… looks sweet… i have a 4cy turbo, monroof, cd/tape/amp, regular bullshit, heated seats, heated mirrors, heated washer nozzles, 17’s for 19500 i believe… got it at the end of the year and talked the dude down the best i could… it’s well worth it. i haven’t had one issue with mine except the one recall on coilpacks (never a problem, just had then swapped)… i’ve had luck with mine so far. ---
**Author:** ![EricS4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@EricS4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EricS4)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2005, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/10 "2005-01-20T06:32:04Z")
I owned two VW’s before my current ride and I loved them both. The last one was a '95 Jetta VR6 5-speed. I drove that thing hard for 6.5 years/98k miles and it never let me down. The VR6 is a great engine. ---
**Author:** ![Welby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/d78d45/32.png) [@Welby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Welby)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2005, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/11 "2005-01-20T12:53:40Z")
My wife has an '03 Jetta 1.8T with a 5 speed, it’s a great car. I’m now driving her old '97 Jetta GT as a DD. It’s been solid too during its 92,000 miles, other than screwy power locks, and a serious wheel bearing eating problem. It’s on the 4th bearing on the front drivers side, and I’ve replaced the passengers once too… I don’t get it. A guy I work with has the exact same car (well, a GL), with 115,000 miles, and he’s still on the stockers. I don’t drive like a nut in it either _shrug_… Well, I do blaze corners alot, lol. I’m going to keep it until it self destructs… ---
**Author:** ![peterock17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bcef8e/32.png) [@peterock17](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/peterock17)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2005, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/12 "2005-01-20T13:34:38Z")
I’m happy with my VW. Not too many problems all were fixed by the dealership. ---
**Author:** ![77rednecktruck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/77rednecktruck/32/5966_2.png) [@77rednecktruck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/77rednecktruck)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2005, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/13 "2005-01-20T13:43:35Z")
> [@unicorn](#): > > In my ongoing quest to find a semi cool and fun beater/ daily driver… I started looking at VW just for the hell of it. Its amazing what these cars come with for the price. vr6 or Turbo 4cyl, keyless, 4 wheel disc, cd players, moonroofs, monsoon stereo. For a lot less than it would cost me to get into a similar equipped honda/ nissan/ mazda. Ugh… im actually considering a 2001 Jetta GLS, with a 5 speed VR6. > > :eek4: I think you need to stop smoking crack before going to a dealership. 😃 j/k I am still looking at a passat wagon for my next car later this year. it’s either the vw or the nissan altima with the 3.5. ---
**Author:** ![Sight\_N\_Sound](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sight_n_sound/32/5950_2.png) [@Sight\_N\_Sound](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sight_N_Sound)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2005, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/14 "2005-01-21T06:14:05Z")
> [@newchic](#): > > Eurodads car is a '97… It is still running great… thats because of the chip :kekegay: ---
**Author:** ![Darkstar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@Darkstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darkstar)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2005, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/15 "2005-01-22T13:12:15Z")
Maxima \> VW crap ---
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2005, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/16 "2005-01-22T13:13:26Z")
> [@Darkstar](#): > > Maxima \> VW crap right… ---
**Author:** ![Darkstar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@Darkstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darkstar)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/17 "2005-01-24T00:21:31Z")
> [@whitey](#): > > right… left… ---
**Author:** ![whitey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/whitey/32/5911_2.png) [@whitey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/whitey)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/18 "2005-01-24T14:43:22Z")
> [@Darkstar](#): > > left… 20 bucks my crappy VW can smoke your fat maxipad ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/19 "2005-01-24T16:58:29Z")
i go $40 ---
**Author:** ![tjZ28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9de0a6/32.png) [@tjZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tjZ28)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2005, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821/20 "2005-01-24T20:59:20Z")
I like a lot of what I see from VW. I think the current Jettas look nice w/ the 17"s and the interiors are awesome. The only thing that scares me is their known wiring trouble. I have a good friend that runs an automotive electrical shop and he sees way too many VWs. I don’t know if that’s something you all have experienced or if it’s just chance. But he seriously gets a ton of about 5 year old VWs with very very serious wiring/electrical problems more like what you’d expect from a 30 year old car. It’s too bad I have that fear in the back of my mind… cuz something like this would be great for the gf: [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6021&item=4521614345&rd=1](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6021&item=4521614345&rd=1) -TJ [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-vw-actually-makes-some-nice-cars-for-the-money/171821.md?page=2)