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作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2012-3-16 13:37 標題: Just test drove the 2012 VW Jetta GLI

It's like a Civic SI plus more bells and whistles. I should have known from the price...

Likes:
+ suspension, firm but more comfortable then TSX
+ the low end torque that makes u feel like driving a V6, but not as smooth.
+ Deep Engine tone
+ appealing controls layout
+ lots of leg room for the rear
+ bluetooth and voice commands... SD Card slot / ipod connectivity, etc...

Dislikes:
- hard plastic on the door panel
- wiggling buttons
- feel cheap
- non-intuitive control for the moonroof
- DSG doesn't seem to be very smooth when pushed
- steering wheel looks good, but it's just firm rubber, not leather.
- manual seat adjustment
- reliability... the sales just traded in his own VW 'cause of various sensors failures...

The sales there's a ECU upgrade (from VW he claims) that will push HP from 200 to ~260 for ~$1000. Interesting...

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作者: 吳孟達 時間: 2012-3-16 14:08

yes, most cars are doing the same. When I go to a new TSX I feel downward quality too.

作者: MSN04 時間: 2012-3-16 14:10

If you want better quality, how about A4?

作者: 吳孟達 時間: 2012-3-16 14:23

Isn't A4 has a lot more problem compare to VW?
My friend got an A4 and experienced a lot of electronic problems in the first month.

作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2012-3-16 14:26

Here's their ~$1000 ECU upgrade:

http://www.goapr.com/products/ecu_upgrade_20tsi_trans.html

作者: Catpiano 時間: 2012-3-16 14:56

They look good .. very Audish ... and good price! ^_^

作者: elan7e 時間: 2012-3-16 17:11

回復 4# 吳孟達

難兄難弟

作者: Prelude 時間: 2012-3-16 17:33

Here's their ~$1000 ECU upgrade:
ACC-HE 發表於 2012-3-16 14:26

Very interesting.  I test drove the GLI before I bought my 2.0T.  I didn't think it was powerful after 100 KM/H.  I didn't know about this ECU patch.
Warranty voided after mod?
The price is about the same at my 2.0t if it's mod.  I don't like the hard plastic in many places on the GLI.  For that price, I would expect at least soft plastic.
My 2.0t has better quality interior and 18" wheels.  Style is personal preference though.

作者: Prelude 時間: 2012-3-16 17:36

The 2.0T has 269 torque at 1750 RPM stock with 87 Octane.

作者: yuusaku 時間: 2012-3-16 20:24

most VAG has cheap aftermarket horse power since 1.8T generation(stage 1 - more boost with just a chip, then bigger turbo/intercooler), definitely it is not factory option...the sales tried to "kwun" their customer on that...

作者: BiscottiGelato 時間: 2012-3-17 15:23

Great value car. I like this female presenter a lot better than some others. They either pretend they are some race queen, or pretend that they are some racing driver.

And frankly on the car, for 25k, more feature laden and nicer interior than a 323. Can't expect this thing to also fly at the same time or anything. Just enough horses for some 'poor man's spirited driving' and that's it. Not gonna give you any kicks at corner exits on the Mission straight.

作者: mibu 時間: 2012-3-28 22:45

i wouldnt recommend anyone to buy vw
just from my own experience
i drive one right now...sigh

作者: Prelude 時間: 2012-3-29 00:09

which one are you driving?

作者: mibu 時間: 2012-4-6 19:53

have had the vw golf and vw jetta
same old problems with both - electronics and shifting

作者: Catpiano 時間: 2012-4-6 22:52

Well... VW .. well known to have lots of problem ... no big deal gei, warranty ar ma ..

Drive a Corolla may be trouble free .. but at the end of the day, you are still driving a corolla!

作者: chobit 時間: 2012-4-6 23:47

I seem to think that VW has improved a lot in the last years.. or am I just dreaming??

作者: mibu 時間: 2012-4-7 11:05

to me,
at the end of the day, you are still driving something with 4 wheels, gets you from point a to point b and painful on your wallet
regardless of what car you drive

作者: Catpiano 時間: 2012-4-7 12:04

Driving is all about fun, excitment, enjoyment, lifestyle bluh bluh bluh ..

Just like Hangbags .. some women just using Coach, LV, etc .. some may spend more for the H ... just to hold some stuffs anyway ..

Anyway, I am not real VW fan, my last VW was my 85 ( ? ) Scirocco 20 yr ago .. something like..

作者: chobit 時間: 2012-4-7 14:41

For many, driving in Richmond Vancouver really is just about getting from point a to point b. It make very little diff. as long as you have a safe and reliable car. Or may be a better stereo and nicer seats.

When I moved to Seattle, I found the diff. very quickly, which is true for most major cities but Vancouver in North America. You start dealing with merging lane at higher speed, going on and off highway ramp, etc. That's when you feel some of the huge diff. with car that has better performance and handling of a car. That's not just about HP, but also the ability to change lane quickly to avoid an accident, or stopping the car in the middle of the highway at highway speed.

Catpiano lives in AB, so he probably know when I mean.

to me,
at the end of the day, you are still driving something with 4 wheels, gets you from point a t ...
mibu 發表於 2012-4-7 11:05

作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2012-9-7 11:32

2013 GLI - http://www.vw.ca/en/models/jetta_gli_2013/highlights.html (price unannounced)

What's new in 2013:
http://askavwsalesguy.com/blog/2 ... gli-full-specs.html

作者: pkphilip 時間: 2012-9-7 23:08

We probably drove slower in Vancouver. After spending 3 days driving around Seattle, I am still adjusting back to the slower driving condition in Van. Suddenly, I feel my Mazda3 handles so much better at higher speed than my gf's Tucson that we used for the Seattle trip.

So, I guess having more or less power in Van is not the question. How bad is the fuel economy is the biggest thing these days.

Philip

作者: ACC-HE 時間: 2012-9-10 08:55

Test drove the 2012 GLI on a road course set up by the VW yesterday at their driving event.

I AM IMPRESSED.

This little car handles well! Stock suspension, stock tires, very good grip! No tire screaming while pulling high G. Well balanced. When it sways, it sways in a very controlled manner with confidence.

Yes, there's a slight turbo lag, but DSG is just awesome. Throttle response good, very responsive to driver's input.

Solid chassis, huge trunk, but road noise is just so so...

Fun fun fun! However, wife said she'd rather go on multiple vacations then buying a new car........ urrgh.........

作者: pkphilip 時間: 2012-9-11 20:59

I was there on Sunday too~!

Coming from less equipped street cars and after test driving the VW GTI and Passat. I am VERY DISAPPOINTED that the DSG will up-shift automatically!! I know there are SW overrides the ECU but they should not be needed in the first place. Also, the ESC and TC cuts throttle during a skid/understeer and kicks in immediately when there are traction.

That maybe a lifesaver for real life road driving but when on a track, it is very difficult to predict what the car will do and I was almost skid out when I tried to correct the steering without power, then when I thought I made the correction, the power kicks in and I knocked a few cones.

Nonetheless, it's a very fast car but I prefer something more manual and less electronics. I want to drive the car not the car drives itself.

Philip

作者: 吳孟達 時間: 2012-9-12 13:22

Test drove the 2012 GLI on a road course set up by the VW yesterday at their driving event.

I AM IM ...
ACC-HE 發表於 2012-9-10 09:55

Tell your friend that with the new car, you can drive her to all dream destinations within North America.

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