3,000 Mile Thought Break

"jkm7680" (jkm7680)
05/02/2016 at 21:54 • Filed to: None

I’ve put 3,000 miles on my 2016 Jetta 1.8t Sport. Here are my thoughts.....

1. The trunk is fucking colossal, I could fit maybe six dead hookers back here. And I’ve put all of it to use also, another reason I’m glad I didn’t buy a FiST.

2. The gas mileage is excellent. I keep bragging about that.....

3. I’m still very pleased with the value. Push start, heated front seats, same suspension from the GLI, Nav, Car Net, Rearview camera and the list goes on. For under $20,000.

4. The Discover Media Nav system is pretty meh. The other features are good though.

5. The cabin is super quiet at highway speeds.

6. The size is perfect, and it still feels much more premium than other cars I looked into in the same price range. People who don’t know shit about cars think it’s a $35,000 car......

7. The sport seats are some of the best seats my ass has ever felt. Even on a 6 hour straight drive, they’re still supportive and feel great. For somebody of my build, they’re perfect. Zero complaints.

Here’s the latest picture of it I have. It’s of the interior and I’ve already posted it. Fuckit, this’ll do.

DISCUSSION (48)

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 21:58

http://imgur.com/a/tFX1N

jkm7680 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
05/02/2016 at 22:00

That rear suspension is dying.

yitznewton > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:03

I almost got the Mk7 Launch Edition Golf with this engine. Good tonhear it’s working out for you!

deekster_caddy > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:03

The seats are one of the things that sold me on our Passat Wagon. Glad they still do that part right!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:05

Monday: I love this car!

Tuesday: I HATE this car!

Wednesday: BIIIIIIIG TRUUUUUUUCK

Thursday: Fuck DC

Friday: Fuck DC

Saturday: RS7 :’(

Sunday: Better check on tonights Shitposting...

jkm7680 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/02/2016 at 22:06

How did you get my next weeks schedule?

whoarder is tellurium > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:06

Thought you were pissed about the seats transferring dye from your jeans?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:07

I have everyone’s schedule. Would you like to see mine?

Toyota

Obscure car

Toyota

Puppy

Lawn

Beer

jkm7680 > whoarder is tellurium
05/02/2016 at 22:07

I burned those fuckers and the dye came out so its all good.

jkm7680 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/02/2016 at 22:08

I thought it was more....

Stagnant water in new house tub

Puppy

Puppy in Celica

Celica

Some other ToyotA

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:09

I’m trying to change things up. I was thinking less Toyota, and more... Toyota.

jkm7680 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/02/2016 at 22:12

Totes, more Toyota and less Toyota and Toyota is a good alternate plan also. And maybe more Toyota with that Toyota.

C62030 > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:12

Man, that’s a nice looking interior. My eyeholes are pleased.

Then I look at the outside and fall asleep.

Scary__goongala! > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:15

“I could fit maybe six dead hookers back here.”

Redundant statement. Referring to them as hookers implies they are already dead.

Anyhow, I don’t have any experience with Jettas, but I’ve sat in a Passat owned by a dad of a friend and was pretty impressed with the car.

jkm7680 > C62030
05/02/2016 at 22:15

I kinda sorta agree as far as the exterior goes. I’m trying to liven it up a bit with new wheels or something. The sport model does look more special though.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:16

Kinja'd!!!

Not much lower than stock.

Spaceball-Two > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:18

VIBE!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:18

Well anyway, back to you:

Glad it’s performing as desired! It looks very comfortable and the build quality appears to be quite high.

My sister in law has an ‘06 Jetta manual, and back when she bought it, oh man was it crisp. Also pulls nice because it’s the 5-cylinder, but fuel economy is a little *farting noises* but who cares.

C62030 > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:19

Rainbow wrap all the things

Ssfancyfresh > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:20

What dos the outside look like?

WhiskeyGolf > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:21

Based on the value, what do you think VW left out to keep the price down? (or rather, where did they compromise)

jkm7680 > WhiskeyGolf
05/02/2016 at 22:21

Full Kessy, non power seats, cheaper dash plastic.

jkm7680 > Ssfancyfresh
05/02/2016 at 22:22

Sorry no pics on hand, gis

jkm7680 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/02/2016 at 22:23

Si, I’m getting more used to it as time goes on. Needs moAr power though :P

WhiskeyGolf > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:24

As far as compromises go, that’s not a bad place to start. I have manual seats in my Golf and since I’m the only one to drive it, it doesn’t matter. Somewhat ironically I’ve sat in Golfs with power seats and there isn’t enough headroom.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:24

I know that feeling...

jkm7680 > WhiskeyGolf
05/02/2016 at 22:26

Agreed, it's not too evident. In my old car, I had a 3 person memory and a bunch of other stuff that totally spoiled me. But I too am the only person who ever drives my car so it's all good.

jkm7680 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/02/2016 at 22:28

I'm one to talk right, haha

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:30

Every car I’ve ever bought has been an NA 4-banger. If I could just take that 5.7 out of a Tundra and put it into all my cars...

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:30

What are these strange knobs I see on the dash below the exitainment system? What is their purpose?

jkm7680 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/02/2016 at 22:30

Doooo eeeet!

jkm7680 > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
05/02/2016 at 22:31

The air con? Haha

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:33

Non-power seats? For reals??

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
05/02/2016 at 22:34

Hold the phone — did you buy a Fiesta ST??

jkm7680 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/02/2016 at 22:38

Yisss

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 22:40

I guess the Focus does have a couple knobs... But three? Some kind of voodoo German stuff going on here and I don’t know how I feel about it.

Seriously, though: Is that automatic climate control? If not, I really don’t get why anyone strips it. The sensors could not be expensive and that specially-made extra plastic seems more expensive than just putting something better in there. I drove my GF’s car on Saturday and had a hell of a time getting comfortable (and even simply operating the controls while driving). I feel like automatic climate control over the last 1.5 years has basically ruined my ability to fiddle with these things by touch.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
05/02/2016 at 22:42

No? How is the lease on that Celica?

jkm7680 > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
05/02/2016 at 22:56

All of my cars before this one had automatic climate control. I literally never used it because I like it freezing cold in my car at all times.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > jkm7680
05/02/2016 at 23:04

Haha. I put mine down pretty cold (women always turn their side up), but eventually that cold dry wind at high speeds is just not enjoyable. 66° is about right on bare skin.

jkm7680 > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
05/02/2016 at 23:06

Haha, that’s true. If somebody is cold in my car, I just tell them to turn the heated seat on and stop bitching.

Max Ac is literally always where it's set on my car. For some reason I like freezing to death while driving.