New year, new car!

"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg) 01/01/2019 at 10:59 • Filed to: None

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The Saabaru had a sudden onslot of problems ranging from a major fuel leak to valve cover gaskets and more, so it had to go. Instead of yet another interesting (read: unreliable) used car, I’m now in a Habanero Orange Mk7 Jetta S. What do you wanna know about it?

And yes, Habanero Orange is basically Oppo Orange.

Nibby > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 11:04

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if you put an oppo sticker on it, will it even be visible? congrats!

CB > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 11:05

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Specs on the Jetta? And is this just a rental, or the real deal?

BeaterGT > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 11:06

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Congrats, that's a beautiful orange. 

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Nibby 01/01/2019 at 11:08

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Only on the windows. Thanks!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > CB 01/01/2019 at 11:11

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1.4 Turbo, 147hp/184lb-ft of torque. 8-speed auto, 30mpg city/4ohwy. 0-60 in 7.6 second. It’s a lease.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > BeaterGT 01/01/2019 at 11:11

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Thanks!

CB > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 11:11

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Nice! How’re you liking it so far?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > CB 01/01/2019 at 11:13

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So far, so good. I was surprised at the level of standard equipment. Only complaints are the fact that it has a slightly lackluster stereo and the fact that I hit me knees on the steering column when getting in and out despite it being tilt/telescope.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 11:21

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I hate that my loaner isn’t current gen. For what you can get these for, they are a steal thanks to the cheapness of the previous gen. And these are so much better. One part of the Jetta that I have grown to enjoy is the 1.4, while it’s not my 2.0, it’s plenty punchy. 

Ssfancyfresh > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 11:24

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Regular gas or premium?

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 11:24

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Nice color. Did this ad influence you in any way?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Ssfancyfresh 01/01/2019 at 11:25

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Regular

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 01/01/2019 at 11:26

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uhhh

Under_Score > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 11:29

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That’s a beautiful color! And my family is going into 2019 with a brand new car, too; the xB was traded in yesterday for the new vehicle. There was a Jetta just like yours on the lot.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Ssfancyfresh 01/01/2019 at 11:40

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All VW models will run fine on 87 now, even the R and GTI. 

OmerCarrothers333 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/01/2019 at 11:42

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I run regular on my Mk6 from time to time, no problems. But, I usually fill up at Costco.

glemon > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 11:47

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I think the new Jetta is a handsome car, I was looking for a low mile prior generation diesel before dieselgate and couldn't find a manual for less than crazy money.  However, my car radar mainly went up about Saabaru.  I really wanted one of those as a daily, but as your experience showed they are probably all getting past their born on date for reliable daily work, so my window of opportunity has passed.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Nibby 01/01/2019 at 11:50

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On heathens put stickers on painted body work   

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 11:50

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Neat. Altho I have to ask. Why not a Golf? 

PyramidHat > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 12:08

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Very nice, luuurve that color.   I’d be interested in long term reliability (I heard they got better)

Captain of the Enterprise > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 12:13

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Congratulations! Could we see an interior pic?

Svend > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 12:21

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Lovely looking car, great colour. 

Is that the same 1.4TSi engine that’s made by Skoda in Mlada Boleslav?

I think it’s the same one as mine.

CB > Under_Score 01/01/2019 at 12:35

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But what's the new vehicle?

duurtlang > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 12:46

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Interesting. I have never seen a recent one. I don’t think we’re getting the Jetta in Germany any more.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > glemon 01/01/2019 at 12:48

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Mine also had 160k miles on it. Those with much lower miles might be ok.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/01/2019 at 12:49

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Was like $80 more a month for the lease

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > PyramidHat 01/01/2019 at 12:50

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Will keep y’all updated 

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Svend 01/01/2019 at 12:52

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Thanks!  I believe so

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 13:07

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thats so weird. The Jetta was meant to be the premium model over the golf. not the other way around. 

Svend > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 13:12

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It’s a good engine. Had it in the last two Superb’s (different power outputs) and it didn’t want for power.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/01/2019 at 13:14

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That hasn’t been that way for a decade or more. The last gen Jetta was a platform that debuted in the early 2000's, sold specifically because Americans wouldn’t buy a hatch, and were punished for it. This gen seems to be more of a return to the Mk5, which was on par with the Golf. 

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/01/2019 at 13:18

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the mk5 Jetta was the first German car that I liked. that 5 banger was just so good. 

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Svend 01/01/2019 at 13:24

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Yeah, I was surprised. Coming from several cars that were much more powerful on paper, I was expecting it to be a turtle. It really isn’t. Not fast, but certainly not slow.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 13:27

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I really like how these look inside and out, especially in R-Design trim. The rear end not being IRS kinda puts me off a little but maybe I’m just being picky. I’m really keeping my eyes out for the GLI.

Congrats!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 01/01/2019 at 13:40

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Thanks!  Yeah I’m not sure why they switched from IRS either, hopefully for my driving it won’t make too much of a difference but we shall see

arl > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 14:17

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Congrats! It scoots pretty well for a 1.4.

Ive had mine for about 5 months and still like it. No issues so far. I put some 18” wheels/tires  on it, but otherwise it’s stock

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > arl 01/01/2019 at 14:32

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Nice! Love the wheels

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Captain of the Enterprise 01/01/2019 at 14:35

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Thanks! You could!

Svend > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 16:28

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Perfect for daily driving in cities and out on the open roads, economical, etc... 

Captain of the Enterprise > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 17:07

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That’s a gorgeous interior I like how angular it is in there! 

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Captain of the Enterprise 01/01/2019 at 17:22

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Yup. I also love just how much the center stack/infotainment system is angled towards the driver. And the fact that unlike some cars in the segment (*cough* Mazda) it didn’t try to play copycat to the current luxury car trend by sticking the screen up ton top of the dashboard.

Captain of the Enterprise > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/01/2019 at 20:34

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I agree this is much better than just racking something on and I like the angle to the driver 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/02/2019 at 11:24

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Great color!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/02/2019 at 13:11

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Thanks!

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/08/2019 at 18:00

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Noooo, saaaaaaabaruuuuuuuuuu. I feel like I am cursed to have something major go wrong on my STi any day now. Hopefully not on my 3 week, nearly 4000 mile trip I have coming up. I have driven it like 20k miles now since I bought it and only have done oil changes, brakes, tires, spark plugs, and air filter. I did replace a starter and some intercooler hosing but that was simple. I feel doomed to everything breaking at once lol. My AC is currently fubar but that is a problem for summertime.

I just worry my clutch or turbo will die or a multitude of other things that could go wrong. But no signs of anything wrong yet so I will keep up some wishful thinking!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 01/08/2019 at 18:04

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Knock on wood!

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/08/2019 at 19:06

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hopefully the only knocking is on wood!!