Kars for Kids - Page 5

Jeff_DML · 09-08-2022, 01:00 AM

Nice buy, congrats

wdc330i · 09-08-2022, 08:28 AM

Great choice, of course, because it was on my short list, too!

As a data point, I have a good friend with a white manual Jetta, and he has put more than 100k miles on it without drama. He loves it.

Josh (PA) · 09-08-2022, 08:38 AM

Good choice. With the used market the way it is, buying new seems like the only way to go. Having a warranty is an added bonus just in case

Jeff_DML · 09-08-2022, 05:33 PM

so JST, was that jetta sitting on the lot since no one would buy it because it was a stick?

JST · 09-08-2022, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

so JST, was that jetta sitting on the lot since no one would buy it because it was a stick?

Weirdly, the mix on Jettas is pretty heavy on manuals. This car hadn't been on the lot long, and they seemed to be turning them pretty quickly, but even the inbound ones at my local dealer were 50 percent manuals.

lemming · 09-08-2022, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

Weirdly, the mix on Jettas is pretty heavy on manuals. This car hadn't been on the lot long, and they seemed to be turning them pretty quickly, but even the inbound ones at my local dealer were 50 percent manuals.

That’s super cool. I bet the clutch is light and makes it easy to drive.

Jeff_DML · 09-08-2022, 10:37 PM

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That’s super cool. I bet the clutch is light and makes it easy to drive.

I assuming it is since my GTI is the easiest clutch I have ever owned.

wdc330i · 09-09-2022, 08:01 AM

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I assuming it is since my GTI is the easiest clutch I have ever owned.

My Volvo 850 clutch was like butter.

Jeff_DML · 03-01-2023, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

I assuming it is since my GTI is the easiest clutch I have ever owned.

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My almost 17 year is finally getting his drivers permit. I think might of ask this before but what is everyone doing about the costs associated with your new driver? As in you just pay for a car, gas and insurance or they have to pitch in some way? My wife would just pay for all but I want him to pitch in.

TIA

dan · 03-01-2023, 01:25 PM

I'm pretty much paying for it all for my two kids, as long as they are enrolled in school.

Which is no longer a given for my son, but that's a whole other story

09-08-2022, 08:38 AM	#43
Josh (PA) Hello. Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: '09 X3, '11 328xiT, '11 135i C, '17 c2, '19 X5 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 5,535	Good choice. With the used market the way it is, buying new seems like the only way to go. Having a warranty is an added bonus just in case __________________ Josh (PA) - '19 X5 '17 991.2 C2 Cab '11 135i Convertible '11 328xiT '09 X3

03-01-2023, 01:25 PM	#50
dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,903	I'm pretty much paying for it all for my two kids, as long as they are enrolled in school. Which is no longer a given for my son, but that's a whole other story __________________ "There's a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin, Texas." -Willie

09-08-2022, 01:00 AM	#41
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,576	Nice buy, congrats

09-08-2022, 08:28 AM	#42
wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,329	Great choice, of course, because it was on my short list, too! As a data point, I have a good friend with a white manual Jetta, and he has put more than 100k miles on it without drama. He loves it.

09-08-2022, 05:33 PM	#44
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,576	so JST, was that jetta sitting on the lot since no one would buy it because it was a stick?