2010 Jetta

[Philpug]

Just bought a Sportwagen TDi


Thought it would go well with the 2010 Golf thread.

 

[wa-loaf]

Pics? Trip report?

 

[Philpug]

Pics? Trip report?

No pics but here is a bit about the buying process and the first 24 hours of ownership..

First, I will say that my buying experience at YBH in Edgemont and Elliot Rosen was one of the best I have ever experienced.

Second, After driving Subarus and Mazdas for the past 8 years, I forgot how tight German cars were. It is good to be back.

Third, This car is damn cool. Features wise..The MDI/iPod works great, the Bluetooth works great. Comfort, seats are comfy, driving position is perfect.

Fourth, Mileage. I reset the average when I got home then drove a nice mix of stop and go and highway to work and averaged 36.8 MPG and that was with just 25 miles on the car, not even near broken in.

Fifth, Space/cargo area will be just right come ski season.

Sixth, Trailer hitch & Yakima Hold-up are ordered and will post picks when they are installed.

Now. to pick out plates...I have some ideas here.

 

[severine]

Awesome! Congrats!!!!

 

[Geoff]

I want a report next winter when you hit cold weather. I'd like to know how it behaves when it's -20F.

 

[severine]

Does it get to -20F in PA?

 

[wa-loaf]

I want a report next winter when you hit cold weather. I'd like to know how it behaves when it's -20F.

Our old 82 diesel Rabbit ran fine in sub zero weather. What makes you think a modern diesel is going to have that much trouble?

 

[bvibert]

Nice Phil! Now where's the pics??

 

[Glenn]

Nice. What's the towing capacity?

 

[Geoff]

Nice. What's the towing capacity?

It's the brakes that impact the towing capacity for anything using VW's Mk V platform. 2000 pounds using a bolt-on receiver hitch. I wouldn't want to go very far with anything that weighs more than 1000 pounds or has much in the way of drag. A small lawn & garden trailer for Home Depot runs or a Hobie 18 is about the limit.

 

[Philpug]

It's the brakes that impact the towing capacity for anything using VW's Mk V platform. 2000 pounds using a bolt-on receiver hitch. I wouldn't want to go very far with anything that weighs more than 1000 pounds or has much in the way of drag. A small lawn & garden trailer for Home Depot runs or a Hobie 18 is about the limit.

For my needs, I am installing a trailer hitch exclusively for the bikes. I have never had the need for using a trailer.

 

[Glenn]

I towed my trike with my old Jetta. It did OK. It was a 5 speed. I would have never trusted one of those MKIII automagics. Eeek!

 

[Philpug]

200+ miles on 1/3 of a tank (there were 30 miles on the car when I picked it up)

Sirius works great...

as does the iPod.

Something all cars should have.

 

[hammer]

Nice radio display...is that a touch screen?

That AC outlet would really come in handy in my household...

 

[Geoff]

For my needs, I am installing a trailer hitch exclusively for the bikes. I have never had the need for using a trailer.

You should put your bikes up on the roof so you can destroy the car, the bikes, and your garage door.

 

[Philpug]

Nice radio display...is that a touch screen?

That AC outlet would really come in handy in my household...

It is a touch screen. It does have steering wheel controls too.

 

[Geoff]

as does the iPod.

Something all cars should have.

I have gadget envy.

 

[hammer]

It is a touch screen. It does have steering wheel controls too.

Now I'm jealous...as much as I like the dash setup on my Volvo, the monochromatic screen is nothing like what you have.

 

[Philpug]

Now I'm jealous...as much as I like the dash setup on my Volvo, the monochromatic screen is nothing like what you have.

I won' even tell you about the refridgerated glove compartment then.

 

[severine]

Very, very nice, Phil! Congrats!