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Re: Audi A4 vs. Jetta
On Aug 10, 10:26 pm, "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwd...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Still love my '83 Audi 4000S! > Super reliable and economical to operate! > Hmmm I don't seem to see too many '83 Hondas here in Chicago. > But they don't make them like they used to do they! lol > > My thoughts/observations on either the Audi A4 or the Jetta. The VWs have > had costly issues with the automatic transmissions. Not sure why some go > out within 2-3 years and others last past 10 years and 200K miles. That > scares me! It can have other issues with electrical components and power > windows. Overall they are good & fun to drive cars. > The Audi A4s seem to be built with a little more quality and refinement. I > am currently putting a 1.8t engine together for a '97 A4Q auto for me. > If you like the car you buy, and take care of it, it should treat you well > but remember my warnings! ;-) > A good long warranty can save your A$$! > > Yes if you want something "cheaper" to keep over the years you could go > Honda/Toyota and you can save more $$$ in the bank. But do you really want > to drive one of these? <g> > > During your lease the A4 might keep you out of the shop more than the Jetta. > But you never know, since they both should keep you out of the shop! lol Thanks. Assuming neither goes to the shop during the lease, what are the reasons to get one over the other? Is one better to drive than the other or has some sort of appeal? Or, does it come down to the test drive, looks, and lease cost? Brett |
Re: Audi A4 vs. Jetta
"brett" <account@cygen.com> wrote in message
news:1186812512.573445.173030@e9g2000prf.googlegro ups.com... > On Aug 10, 10:26 pm, "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwd...@hotmail.com> wrote: >> Still love my '83 Audi 4000S! >> Super reliable and economical to operate! >> Hmmm I don't seem to see too many '83 Hondas here in Chicago. >> But they don't make them like they used to do they! lol >> >> My thoughts/observations on either the Audi A4 or the Jetta. The VWs >> have >> had costly issues with the automatic transmissions. Not sure why some go >> out within 2-3 years and others last past 10 years and 200K miles. That >> scares me! It can have other issues with electrical components and power >> windows. Overall they are good & fun to drive cars. >> The Audi A4s seem to be built with a little more quality and refinement. >> I >> am currently putting a 1.8t engine together for a '97 A4Q auto for me. >> If you like the car you buy, and take care of it, it should treat you >> well >> but remember my warnings! ;-) >> A good long warranty can save your A$$! >> >> Yes if you want something "cheaper" to keep over the years you could go >> Honda/Toyota and you can save more $$$ in the bank. But do you really >> want >> to drive one of these? <g> >> >> During your lease the A4 might keep you out of the shop more than the >> Jetta. >> But you never know, since they both should keep you out of the shop! lol > > Thanks. Assuming neither goes to the shop during the lease, what are > the reasons to get one over the other? Is one better to drive than > the other or has some sort of appeal? > > Or, does it come down to the test drive, looks, and lease cost? > > Brett > Drive both, then decide. |
Re: Audi A4 vs. Jetta
"brett" <account@cygen.com> wrote in message
news:1186812512.573445.173030@e9g2000prf.googlegro ups.com... > On Aug 10, 10:26 pm, "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwd...@hotmail.com> wrote: >> Still love my '83 Audi 4000S! >> Super reliable and economical to operate! >> Hmmm I don't seem to see too many '83 Hondas here in Chicago. >> But they don't make them like they used to do they! lol >> >> My thoughts/observations on either the Audi A4 or the Jetta. The VWs >> have >> had costly issues with the automatic transmissions. Not sure why some go >> out within 2-3 years and others last past 10 years and 200K miles. That >> scares me! It can have other issues with electrical components and power >> windows. Overall they are good & fun to drive cars. >> The Audi A4s seem to be built with a little more quality and refinement. >> I >> am currently putting a 1.8t engine together for a '97 A4Q auto for me. >> If you like the car you buy, and take care of it, it should treat you >> well >> but remember my warnings! ;-) >> A good long warranty can save your A$$! >> >> Yes if you want something "cheaper" to keep over the years you could go >> Honda/Toyota and you can save more $$$ in the bank. But do you really >> want >> to drive one of these? <g> >> >> During your lease the A4 might keep you out of the shop more than the >> Jetta. >> But you never know, since they both should keep you out of the shop! lol > > Thanks. Assuming neither goes to the shop during the lease, what are > the reasons to get one over the other? Is one better to drive than > the other or has some sort of appeal? > > Or, does it come down to the test drive, looks, and lease cost? > > Brett > Drive both, then decide. |
Re: Audi A4 vs. Jetta
"brett" <account@cygen.com> wrote in message
news:1186812512.573445.173030@e9g2000prf.googlegro ups.com... > On Aug 10, 10:26 pm, "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwd...@hotmail.com> wrote: >> Still love my '83 Audi 4000S! >> Super reliable and economical to operate! >> Hmmm I don't seem to see too many '83 Hondas here in Chicago. >> But they don't make them like they used to do they! lol >> >> My thoughts/observations on either the Audi A4 or the Jetta. The VWs >> have >> had costly issues with the automatic transmissions. Not sure why some go >> out within 2-3 years and others last past 10 years and 200K miles. That >> scares me! It can have other issues with electrical components and power >> windows. Overall they are good & fun to drive cars. >> The Audi A4s seem to be built with a little more quality and refinement. >> I >> am currently putting a 1.8t engine together for a '97 A4Q auto for me. >> If you like the car you buy, and take care of it, it should treat you >> well >> but remember my warnings! ;-) >> A good long warranty can save your A$$! >> >> Yes if you want something "cheaper" to keep over the years you could go >> Honda/Toyota and you can save more $$$ in the bank. But do you really >> want >> to drive one of these? <g> >> >> During your lease the A4 might keep you out of the shop more than the >> Jetta. >> But you never know, since they both should keep you out of the shop! lol > > Thanks. Assuming neither goes to the shop during the lease, what are > the reasons to get one over the other? Is one better to drive than > the other or has some sort of appeal? > > Or, does it come down to the test drive, looks, and lease cost? > > Brett > Drive both, then decide. |
Re: Audi A4 vs. Jetta
"brett" <account@cygen.com> wrote in message
news:1186812512.573445.173030@e9g2000prf.googlegro ups.com... > On Aug 10, 10:26 pm, "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwd...@hotmail.com> wrote: >> Still love my '83 Audi 4000S! >> Super reliable and economical to operate! >> Hmmm I don't seem to see too many '83 Hondas here in Chicago. >> But they don't make them like they used to do they! lol >> >> My thoughts/observations on either the Audi A4 or the Jetta. The VWs >> have >> had costly issues with the automatic transmissions. Not sure why some go >> out within 2-3 years and others last past 10 years and 200K miles. That >> scares me! It can have other issues with electrical components and power >> windows. Overall they are good & fun to drive cars. >> The Audi A4s seem to be built with a little more quality and refinement. >> I >> am currently putting a 1.8t engine together for a '97 A4Q auto for me. >> If you like the car you buy, and take care of it, it should treat you >> well >> but remember my warnings! ;-) >> A good long warranty can save your A$$! >> >> Yes if you want something "cheaper" to keep over the years you could go >> Honda/Toyota and you can save more $$$ in the bank. But do you really >> want >> to drive one of these? <g> >> >> During your lease the A4 might keep you out of the shop more than the >> Jetta. >> But you never know, since they both should keep you out of the shop! lol > > Thanks. Assuming neither goes to the shop during the lease, what are > the reasons to get one over the other? Is one better to drive than > the other or has some sort of appeal? > > Or, does it come down to the test drive, looks, and lease cost? > > Brett > Drive both, then decide. |
Re: Audi A4 vs. Jetta
"wtrplnet" <wd12@YOUKNOWTHEDRILLexcite.com> wrote in message news:46bd5bc1$0$4877$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... > "brett" <account@cygen.com> wrote in message > news:1186812512.573445.173030@e9g2000prf.googlegro ups.com... >> On Aug 10, 10:26 pm, "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwd...@hotmail.com> wrote: >>> Still love my '83 Audi 4000S! >>> Super reliable and economical to operate! >>> Hmmm I don't seem to see too many '83 Hondas here in Chicago. >>> But they don't make them like they used to do they! lol >>> >>> My thoughts/observations on either the Audi A4 or the Jetta. The VWs >>> have >>> had costly issues with the automatic transmissions. Not sure why some >>> go >>> out within 2-3 years and others last past 10 years and 200K miles. That >>> scares me! It can have other issues with electrical components and >>> power >>> windows. Overall they are good & fun to drive cars. >>> The Audi A4s seem to be built with a little more quality and refinement. >>> I >>> am currently putting a 1.8t engine together for a '97 A4Q auto for me. >>> If you like the car you buy, and take care of it, it should treat you >>> well >>> but remember my warnings! ;-) >>> A good long warranty can save your A$$! >>> >>> Yes if you want something "cheaper" to keep over the years you could go >>> Honda/Toyota and you can save more $$$ in the bank. But do you really >>> want >>> to drive one of these? <g> >>> >>> During your lease the A4 might keep you out of the shop more than the >>> Jetta. >>> But you never know, since they both should keep you out of the shop! >>> lol >> >> Thanks. Assuming neither goes to the shop during the lease, what are >> the reasons to get one over the other? Is one better to drive than >> the other or has some sort of appeal? >> >> Or, does it come down to the test drive, looks, and lease cost? >> >> Brett >> > > > Drive both, then decide. Jetta made in Brazil, that's quite enough for me. Free servicing offer to shift stock? |
Re: Audi A4 vs. Jetta
"wtrplnet" <wd12@YOUKNOWTHEDRILLexcite.com> wrote in message news:46bd5bc1$0$4877$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... > "brett" <account@cygen.com> wrote in message > news:1186812512.573445.173030@e9g2000prf.googlegro ups.com... >> On Aug 10, 10:26 pm, "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwd...@hotmail.com> wrote: >>> Still love my '83 Audi 4000S! >>> Super reliable and economical to operate! >>> Hmmm I don't seem to see too many '83 Hondas here in Chicago. >>> But they don't make them like they used to do they! lol >>> >>> My thoughts/observations on either the Audi A4 or the Jetta. The VWs >>> have >>> had costly issues with the automatic transmissions. Not sure why some >>> go >>> out within 2-3 years and others last past 10 years and 200K miles. That >>> scares me! It can have other issues with electrical components and >>> power >>> windows. Overall they are good & fun to drive cars. >>> The Audi A4s seem to be built with a little more quality and refinement. >>> I >>> am currently putting a 1.8t engine together for a '97 A4Q auto for me. >>> If you like the car you buy, and take care of it, it should treat you >>> well >>> but remember my warnings! ;-) >>> A good long warranty can save your A$$! >>> >>> Yes if you want something "cheaper" to keep over the years you could go >>> Honda/Toyota and you can save more $$$ in the bank. But do you really >>> want >>> to drive one of these? <g> >>> >>> During your lease the A4 might keep you out of the shop more than the >>> Jetta. >>> But you never know, since they both should keep you out of the shop! >>> lol >> >> Thanks. Assuming neither goes to the shop during the lease, what are >> the reasons to get one over the other? Is one better to drive than >> the other or has some sort of appeal? >> >> Or, does it come down to the test drive, looks, and lease cost? >> >> Brett >> > > > Drive both, then decide. Jetta made in Brazil, that's quite enough for me. Free servicing offer to shift stock? |
Re: Audi A4 vs. Jetta
"wtrplnet" <wd12@YOUKNOWTHEDRILLexcite.com> wrote in message news:46bd5bc1$0$4877$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... > "brett" <account@cygen.com> wrote in message > news:1186812512.573445.173030@e9g2000prf.googlegro ups.com... >> On Aug 10, 10:26 pm, "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwd...@hotmail.com> wrote: >>> Still love my '83 Audi 4000S! >>> Super reliable and economical to operate! >>> Hmmm I don't seem to see too many '83 Hondas here in Chicago. >>> But they don't make them like they used to do they! lol >>> >>> My thoughts/observations on either the Audi A4 or the Jetta. The VWs >>> have >>> had costly issues with the automatic transmissions. Not sure why some >>> go >>> out within 2-3 years and others last past 10 years and 200K miles. That >>> scares me! It can have other issues with electrical components and >>> power >>> windows. Overall they are good & fun to drive cars. >>> The Audi A4s seem to be built with a little more quality and refinement. >>> I >>> am currently putting a 1.8t engine together for a '97 A4Q auto for me. >>> If you like the car you buy, and take care of it, it should treat you >>> well >>> but remember my warnings! ;-) >>> A good long warranty can save your A$$! >>> >>> Yes if you want something "cheaper" to keep over the years you could go >>> Honda/Toyota and you can save more $$$ in the bank. But do you really >>> want >>> to drive one of these? <g> >>> >>> During your lease the A4 might keep you out of the shop more than the >>> Jetta. >>> But you never know, since they both should keep you out of the shop! >>> lol >> >> Thanks. Assuming neither goes to the shop during the lease, what are >> the reasons to get one over the other? Is one better to drive than >> the other or has some sort of appeal? >> >> Or, does it come down to the test drive, looks, and lease cost? >> >> Brett >> > > > Drive both, then decide. Jetta made in Brazil, that's quite enough for me. Free servicing offer to shift stock? |
Re: Audi A4 vs. Jetta
"wtrplnet" <wd12@YOUKNOWTHEDRILLexcite.com> wrote in message news:46bd5bc1$0$4877$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... > "brett" <account@cygen.com> wrote in message > news:1186812512.573445.173030@e9g2000prf.googlegro ups.com... >> On Aug 10, 10:26 pm, "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwd...@hotmail.com> wrote: >>> Still love my '83 Audi 4000S! >>> Super reliable and economical to operate! >>> Hmmm I don't seem to see too many '83 Hondas here in Chicago. >>> But they don't make them like they used to do they! lol >>> >>> My thoughts/observations on either the Audi A4 or the Jetta. The VWs >>> have >>> had costly issues with the automatic transmissions. Not sure why some >>> go >>> out within 2-3 years and others last past 10 years and 200K miles. That >>> scares me! It can have other issues with electrical components and >>> power >>> windows. Overall they are good & fun to drive cars. >>> The Audi A4s seem to be built with a little more quality and refinement. >>> I >>> am currently putting a 1.8t engine together for a '97 A4Q auto for me. >>> If you like the car you buy, and take care of it, it should treat you >>> well >>> but remember my warnings! ;-) >>> A good long warranty can save your A$$! >>> >>> Yes if you want something "cheaper" to keep over the years you could go >>> Honda/Toyota and you can save more $$$ in the bank. But do you really >>> want >>> to drive one of these? <g> >>> >>> During your lease the A4 might keep you out of the shop more than the >>> Jetta. >>> But you never know, since they both should keep you out of the shop! >>> lol >> >> Thanks. Assuming neither goes to the shop during the lease, what are >> the reasons to get one over the other? Is one better to drive than >> the other or has some sort of appeal? >> >> Or, does it come down to the test drive, looks, and lease cost? >> >> Brett >> > > > Drive both, then decide. Jetta made in Brazil, that's quite enough for me. Free servicing offer to shift stock? |
Re: Audi A4 vs. Jetta
If both lease programs limit to 10k miles/yr, is there a way to get
12k or 15k on a modified lease deal? What does that do to payments? |
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