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given2fly78given2fly78 Posts: 404
edited November 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
So I have a 2004 Jetta and I love it. So much that I bought my lease out last year. (It was a good deal $$ wise). Anywho, since then I've had some electrical issues.

And, it's left me stranded 2 x now. Once due to an ignition coil (i've had all 4 replaced "just in case" and yesterday because my battery died).

Part of me says I should get a new car. Time is right to buy, being stranded SUCKS and really, a car should be reliable. I can make a list of the electrical issues I've had (hasn't cost much, but it's the principal). I drive a TON and winter is coming.

Should I look at a new car or take my chances? I'm having the WORST time with this. I love my Jetta! It's perfect, great on gas, compact, good in snow, heated seats....but the electrical thing sucks.

The other thing is I can't find a car I love! I have my eye on a Jetta GLI. Yes, I know...another Jetta. But it would be under warranty and I do love VW despite. Or a Honda Accord. But there is a Major difference in cost. And I've realized that I'll always have a car payment and I'm cool with that.

Any advice????? Anyone had problems with Jettas? I'm really in a conundrum here!
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  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    given2fly78 wrote:
    So I have a 2004 Jetta and I love it. So much that I bought my lease out last year. (It was a good deal $$ wise). Anywho, since then I've had some electrical issues.

    And, it's left me stranded 2 x now. Once due to an ignition coil (i've had all 4 replaced "just in case" and yesterday because my battery died).

    Part of me says I should get a new car. Time is right to buy, being stranded SUCKS and really, a car should be reliable. I can make a list of the electrical issues I've had (hasn't cost much, but it's the principal). I drive a TON and winter is coming.

    Should I look at a new car or take my chances? I'm having the WORST time with this. I love my Jetta! It's perfect, great on gas, compact, good in snow, heated seats....but the electrical thing sucks.

    The other thing is I can't find a car I love! I have my eye on a Jetta GLI. Yes, I know...another Jetta. But it would be under warranty and I do love VW despite. Or a Honda Accord. But there is a Major difference in cost. And I've realized that I'll always have a car payment and I'm cool with that.

    Any advice????? Anyone had problems with Jettas? I'm really in a conundrum here!

    I've had a VW not a Jetta, but have known many people with Jettas. First off, where are you getting your mechanical work done? This is probably the most important thing.

    The battery dying is pretty random I would think. If you like a Jetta, you could always get an Audi.
    NERDS!
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,689
    South of Seattle wrote:
    I've had a VW not a Jetta, but have known many people with Jettas. First off, where are you getting your mechanical work done? This is probably the most important thing.

    The battery dying is pretty random I would think. If you like a Jetta, you could always get an Audi.

    Unless your torque converter goes!
  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    Rygar wrote:
    Unless your torque converter goes!

    Or your undercarriage rusts!
    NERDS!
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,689
    South of Seattle wrote:
    Or your undercarriage rusts!
    Or, more accurately, it doesn't rust, but that warranty you bought to have it undercoat for 5 years went undone (not your fault though).
  • lalalalaaaaaaaalalalalaaaaaaaa Posts: 2,445
    If you want a reliable car, get rid of the VW. You'll be stranded again and again :p
  • azwyldcatsazwyldcats Posts: 710
    I am in the same boat, bought my car new in 2001, now it has over 150,000 mi. The heating/AC system is tweaked. This is totally the time to buy new, with all the concessions. I was looking at a jeep compass, it gets awesome mileage for a small suv, I hate suvs mind you, but this one caught my eye...Anyway, new, fully loaded, you can walk for about $20,000, thousands and thousands of manuf. and dealer concessions. I am really thinking hard, but I bought a home in July, all new furniture, etc. etc. so I am hesitant to dip any more into my savings until my trusty chevy blows up. The moral of this post, this is the time to buy!
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  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    I had a Jetta for years. It was a 92 I think. I loved it!
    But a few years ago Volkswagen was bought out by.......I forget now but I heard they are not making them the way they used too.
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
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