ACT Howdy All .. new VW owner

[duke5700]

Howdy - Just bought my first VW. Its for my girlfriend, however can't hurt to see what is available as far as modifications go...

Sept 08 build Jetta 2.0 Turbo. It is silver and only has leather as an option as far as I can see. Its a nice car, well looked after with 67kms on it. I'll do some reading and see what other options can be fitted easily.


X8C = National sales program Australia
B0R = Component parts set, complying with vehicle type for Australia, various parts
CX8 = Alloy wheels 7J x 17
G1A = 6-speed automatic transmission
H6L = Tires 225/45 R17 91W
J0L = Battery 340 A (70 Ah)
D2L = 4-cyl. SI engine 2.0 l/147 kW (16V) turbo FSI, homogeneous base engine: T59/T61/TQ2/TU2/TD6/TN6/TT8
1AT = Electronic stabilization program (ESP)
1G1 = Space-saving spare wheel
2ZB = Leather multi-function steering wheel
1NL = Covers for alloy wheels
5RV = Right exterior mirror: aspherical
5SJ = Left exterior mirror: convex
T59 = 4-cylinder gasoline engine 2.0 L unit 06F.C
0BH = Rear stabilizer
3S0 = Without roof rails/roof load rack
QG1 = Service interval prolongation
8AN = Radio with CD/MP3
8GV = Alternator 180 A
8ZH = Antenna for AM/FM reception, "diversity"
1KJ = Disc brakes, rear
1LJ = Disc brakes, front
3YR = Door pockets with insert mats
G57 = Front shock absorption
0Y2 = Tropical zones
4UE = Air bag for driver and front seat passenger
4X3 = Side air bag front with curtain air bag
4R4 = Power windows with comfort operation andcircuit breaker
4K3 = Radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside and safe securing
N4M = Partially leather seat covering
5MD = Decorative aluminum inserts
8RW = 10 speakers (passive)
2JC = Comfort bumpers
E0A = No special edition
0AH = Front stabilizer
0BH = Rear stabilizer
1JC = Rear shock absorption for sports design
L58 = Suspension range 58 installation control only, no requirement forecast
0YE = Weight range 5 installation control only, no requirement forecast
0TD = Front and rear floor mats

[anthony]

Congratulations,the turbo Jetta is AWESOME,and REFLEX Silver is the best colour too...

SUre your girlfreind will just LOVE it...

What did she have before,and what others did you consider ???

[duke5700]

A Toyota Corolla which I hated with a passion was her previous car, it was reliable though. I have a few cars at the moment, Isuzu D-Max and a SS Commodore which never sees the light of day anymore.

So my price range was between 30-40K. It needed to be safe, somewhat economical but be a little interesting.

I test drove the Holden Cruze SRI-V, Ford Mondeo, A new Jetta HighLine 118 with the new underpinnings.

The Cruze was well appointed, nice interior but it was a little doughy with the 1.4T engine. It was really a little un fair to compare against the other cars as really it is more top of the class for the cheaper 20-30K cars.

The Mondeo was a nice car but the girlfriend wasn't all that fussed on how it drove.

She drove the Jetta and her words not mine, "it just feels like your part of the car". So we settled on a 118 after a bit of a discussion about it and decided to head back to make the purchase. As fate always gets in the way, I noticed the 1K on Ebay and gave the guy a ring. It was in pretty good nick, K's are ok, all the services are there and we paid 22K for it.. We will see how it goes from here.

[anthony]

Very nice upgrade from a Corolla,although ,as we ALL know,Corollas are brilliant,as far as reliability and build quality are concerned.

However,I think you guys chose the best car on your list...