The trunk is much bigger than you'd expect looking at the outside.
200 HP and 207 ft-lb torque at 1,800 RPM. That is the lowest peak I have ever seen on a 4 cylinder, its like a V8.
Its a lot of fun so far. My first car and first time I've really driven a manual in real world situations. I still get nervous and stall when people are behind me occasionally, especially on hills, but I'm getting the hang of it.
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Looks nice. I like those Jettas (except for the chrome at the front -- yeech); I thought about getting a Jetta wagon before I got the A4, but they don't make them AWD anymore. It drove really nice, though. Hope it treats you well.
Yea the transmission is sweet. The reverse is nicely placed, and yea you push it down and slide it into gear. I love the handling and the power. Fast sedans are my thing, I love the balance of fun and practicality. I would have looked at an Audi, AWD would have been a bonus. I was actually originally looking for a WRX, but they are rather rare and prices ran higher than the Jetta did. I wish it were RWD or AWD, I find FWD not as playful. I love the fit and finish, its much better than you'd expect for something that was originally 20 K.
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@ the V8 remark. Maybe a Mustang V8 back in the 60's. Anyways, nice car. I drove a GTI with the paddle shifters and it was pretty fun, the Jetta might weigh a lot more, but I can't see why you shouldn't have a good time with it.
The reverse in the Bimmer I used to have was the same way, except you don't push it down; you simply use a little bit more effort to push it further to the left and then up.
Speaking of fast sedans, Hertz gave me a 2009 Infiniti M35 for my 4-day free rental over the July 4th Holiday weekend. I wish it were much lighter, but it was plenty fast enough and practical; plus it was free, so can't complain
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@ the V8 remark. Maybe a Mustang V8 back in the 60's. Anyways, nice car. I drove a GTI with the paddle shifters and it was pretty fun, the Jetta might weigh a lot more, but I can't see why you shouldn't have a good time with it.
