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From: mcmullen@convexs.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Need Advice About VW Jetta
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Date: Wed, 1-Jan-86 13:57:00 EST
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/* Written 10:00 am  Dec 31, 1985 by cbd@ihu1n.UUCP in convexs:net.auto.tech */
/* ---------- "Need Advice About VW Jetta" ---------- */
>Once upon a time, I had the misfortune to own a 1980 VW Rabbit, a notorious
>lemon. After 2 years, 24000 miles, and $700 in repairs to the $%#* thing, I
>dumped it in favor of a 1982 Nissan Stanza. The Stanza is now starting to show
>it's age and mileage (60000) and I'm thinking about getting a new car in the
>spring.

>I mentioned this to the mechanic who works on my car and he recommended that
>I consider a VW Jetta. I found that recommendation strange coming from 
>someone who knows all about the problems I had with the Rabbit, and accused
>him of sniffing gasoline. He's an excellent mechanic and now I think maybe
>I should at least consider a Jetta. Does anyone out there have any experience
>with them? Has anyone owned one? How well are they put together? What kind
>of quality can one expect in a Jetta? What's their repair record? Any random
>comments about them? Please reply to the address below. Thanks in advance.

						Carl Deitrick
						ihnp4!ihu1n!cbd
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I have an `85 Jetta Turbo-diesel.  It is an excellent automobile.
I find it comfortable, quiet (yup, with the stereo and air conditioning
on), handles well, and is suprisingly quick.  I bought it for the
fuel economy (40+ mpg) and it has even exceeded my expectations.

In short, I am really sold on this car.  Admittedly, there may be people
who have had problems with their Jettas and they will probably E-mail
them to you, but I say take a look and try one out.  I don't think
you be disappointed.

Note: I do not work for Volkswagen, nor any of the ad agencies, etc.
                              Jim Mc Mullen
                              Convex Computer
                              Richardson, Texas