new car time 2007 jetta GLI

[badasz32]

I already test drove the 2.0 turbo GLI and i loved it. i made an offer and they countered at 24k has sunroof and its a 6 speed manual. Hopefully i can pick it up this weekend. what do you guys think. i sold my bike for a reason right. I need a four door vehicle for my job but might as well get something i like.

[DJDIGGLER]

Re: new car time 2007 jetta GLI

Wow dude 24k for a Jetta! That's pretty steep! Some honest advice is first off get something almost brand new but used. New cars are a horrible investment as they immediately lose a lot of money in value the minute you drive off the lot.

Second for 24k you can pick up a whole slew of really nice, dependable, low mileage (10k miles) cars for that price or under.

Third Volkswagen gets horrible reviews from consumer reports.

Seriously you can pick up an RX8, 350Z, WRX, WRX STI, EVO 8, Volvo S40 or S60, Chrysler 300C I mean the options are endless at that pricetag! Unless it's a car you've been dying to get, I would seriously reconsider before you make an impulse buy. Go try out a few other cars and see if that Jetta is still on your mind. If it is then you know that is the right car for you.

I hope this helps bro.

[TURBO3000]

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Get a used Infinity G35 sedan, you will not be disappointed. And 24k for a VW is crazy.

[diggi]

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-for that money you can buy Lexus GS 300 or even V8 400 with 55 - 60k miles on it.. and believe me.. it runs better and performs better with 100k miles on it then brand new jetta..

[supasaiyan99]

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As everyone else said 24k for a Jetta is too much. Definitely look for something semi-new like DJ sugested. I've read too many bad consumer reviews and one of my friends had one and hated it. If you want something 4 doors with a turbo then a used Subaru WRX Sti or Mitsubishi EVO is the way to go. If you don't care for a turbo then an Acura TSX is nice or Lexus IS300.

[daved150]

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i know if you get one with all the equipment (leather, roof, ect.) they hold their resale value pretty well, but that does seem a little stiff. are you leasing or purchasing. if purchasing, a low mile used (even 07 demo) would be way more bennificial to you...but, they are a nice car. goodluck bro

[HeHateMe]

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Definitely go with something just off lease/slightly used as mentioned above. It really is amazing how fast vehicles lose their initial value.

[badasz32]

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wow im glad i went out of town and didnt buy the car this weekend. I have been looking at the wrx's but i still like the GLI. ill look around. cant go wrong with an evo.

[TURBO3000]

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IMO wrx's and evo are just ugly. They are fast from the factory, great. But they look like cracker jack toys. They look very young. I hope you are between the ages of 16-19, because you might look that young in either one of those cars. In the price range you mentioned, I am sticking with my choice of a G35 sedan, saw one this weekend and it was just wonderful. Bet you sell a wrx or evo after a year.

[badasz32]

Re: new car time 2007 jetta GLI

does the g35 come in four door? and im 23 and I need something to take clients out in. and the jetta is sporty and very nice.

[supasaiyan99]

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does the g35 come in four door? and im 23 and I need something to take clients out in. and the jetta is sporty and very nice.

Oh you will be taking clients out? Don't get an Evo or WRX if that's the case. You want to look like a mature adult, not a character from the Fast and Furious movies. I'd suggest a sporty yet classy car, like an Infiniti G35 (they do come in 4 door), Acura TSX or Lexus IS300. I'm sure you can find a used one at a good price. Oh yeah a Mazda 6 is pretty nice and cheap.

[SMILEY FACE]

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does the g35 come in four door? and im 23 and I need something to take clients out in. and the jetta is sporty and very nice.

yes infinity g35 comes in four door and its classy..u need classy car to take the clients out

[Rolsroyce]

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if you buy a new car get an invoice printout off the internet and take it in with you to negotiate. That way they know you know about what they can really sell it for and they cant jack you around all day.

[SMILEY FACE]

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if you buy a new car get an invoice printout off the internet and take it in with you to negotiate. That way they know you know about what they can really sell it for and they cant jack you around all day.

that is true and look at the rebate as well..i used to be a car salesman as well....lets say the msRP is at 24k and U have a rebate of 5K, they start working wt u on the 5k without telling u taht is the rebate..basically tell em about the rebate if they offer one for u ..so 24-5=19K and NEGOTIATE ON TOP OF IT....

[jipped genes]

Re: new car time 2007 jetta GLI

this is from consumer reports:

Least reliable

Vehicles listed in scoring order, starting with the worst score.

SMALL CARS: Chevrolet Cobalt, Nissan Sentra (2006), Volkswagen Jetta (5-cyl.), Chevrolet Aveo.

FAMILY CARS: Volkswagen Passat (4-cyl.)*

for class as well as long term value i say the acura TSX. they hold their value better almost all of its competition and its reliability is only rivaled by other honda and toyota products