New 118TSI DSG Jetta - anyone else?

[ziggyboy]

Hey guys I've just put a deposit on a new Jetta 118TSI DSG today. Estimated delivery is 23 December 2011. Can't wait!!!

What I got:
Jetta 118TSI DSG (Auto)
Metallic Grey colour
Mats
RCD510 radio

$29,300 drive away

I'm happy with the price. List price is $28,990 and RRP drive away is $33,300-$34,000 depending on dealer.

[frozze]

Nice! Sounds like a good deal, espcially with the RCD510.

Is this the base model or the comfortline?

[ziggyboy]

Nice! Sounds like a good deal, espcially with the RCD510.

Is this the base model or the comfortline?

Base model. Don't think they can do it that cheap for the Comfortline....

[onions]

picked up 118 dsg black with mats for $28,300 couple weeks back. happy with the price.

although i had to bring it back to get the software update on the dsg.

[Rawcpoppa]

Congrats!
I put a deposit down October 1st 2011...estimated delivery is "end of" january 2012...the world is supposed to end in 2012. I'm a bit worried it will be before I get my Jetta


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[frozze]

although i had to bring it back to get the software update on the dsg.

So soon?? what was wrong with it?

[onions]

So soon?? what was wrong with it?

the dsg neutralised twice in manual mode.

dsg wouldnt engage any gears. would just rev and rev.
only once i restarted the car could i start moving again.

all good atm

[frozze]

wow okay.. did they say what was wrong with it? replaced anything or just updated the software only?

[ziggyboy]

picked up 118 dsg black with mats for $28,300 couple weeks back. happy with the price.

although i had to bring it back to get the software update on the dsg.

Cool! Good price!

Hope DSG doesn't have problems!

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Congrats!
I put a deposit down October 1st 2011...estimated delivery is "end of" january 2012...the world is supposed to end in 2012. I'm a bit worried it will be before I get my Jetta


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Is it a highly customised Jetta? Mind sharing the details?

[anthony]

Very good deal on your new Jetta,Congratulations,I am sure you are going to LOVE it.

What car do you drive at the moment,and what others,if any,did you consider in adition to the Jetta ???

[ziggyboy]

Very good deal on your new Jetta,Congratulations,I am sure you are going to LOVE it.

What car do you drive at the moment,and what others,if any,did you consider in adition to the Jetta ???

Thanks! I know I will

I've been researching for a few weeks and visited a few dealerships before putting a deposit yesterday. I was just waiting to sell my Yaris YRS which I did yesterday... and within 2 hours was on the phone with the dealer I got my Jetta from. LOL My Yaris was about 5 years old and got it with price, practicality and fuel economy in mind (vs choosing the Jetta because I actually want/like it!).

My choices aren't all in the same class. My budget was $30k but can probably stretch it a bit more. I didn't need to spend close to $30k.. if I found one that was $20k I would've gone for it.

Mazda3 Neo Auto currently going for $22-23k DA
- cheap and decent car that looks nice
- reliable (I think)
- but kind of an old model and due for a complete overhaul

Accord Euro Auto for about $30k DA now
- reliable
- comfortable drive
- good power
- fuel hungry

Ford Focus Trend Sedan Auto for $30.5k DA
- didn't test drive this but specs look very good
- reviews generally good but a few have had gearbox problems
- maybe cheap to maintain?

Volkswagen Golf (don't need to specify details here
- great car but I want a sedan this time!

Others I thought about but didn't seriously consider. These cars didn't go further from just browsing through their websites and maybe a few reviews:
- Holden Cruze
- Honda Civic (MY11 is ugly IMHO but MY12 is nice though coming out mid-2012)
- Toyota Corolla
- Mazda 6

I found the Jetta gave me a good balance of looks, comfort, price, fuel economy and power.

[anthony]

The best 2 on your list are the Accord Euro and etta,I know...as I have had them both.

Civic and Corolla also excellent,but in a diffirent league.

And Mazdas are not bad either.

[Rawcpoppa]

Cool! Good price!

Hope DSG doesn't have problems!

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Is it a highly customised Jetta? Mind sharing the details?

I wish it was highly customized!

It's a 1.4 tsi (11 2012 JETTA with dsg, fogs, sunroof, tempest blue in colour, 17 inch Queensland wheels (aka joda wheels in the us), black cloth interior (anthracite), two chrome strips on upper grille and no chrome on lower grille, optical parking system, touchscreen radio, 6 cd changer, 10 speaker stereo, sd card slot, dual zone air conditioning, immobiliser, interior motion sensor alarm and keyless entry.

I can't say what it is equivalent to in Australia interms of comfort line or highline as Trinidad only has two variations on the JETTA and that's a wheel option and sunroof option and neither goes by a package name.

Now I'm hearing possibly February 2012. Depressing stuff. I need to take a trip to the dealer.


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[CNBLU]

Ive had my Jetta 118tsi DSG for almost ten months and I love it. Get the tune.... You wont regret it!!

[Rawcpoppa]

Here is a pic of the same spec car Jetta at the local dealer here in Trinidad



Just imagine it in tempest blue and that's what I ordered

Based on the specs I quoted and the trim you see in the pic what trim would be the equivalent in Australia? Trendline? Comfortline? Highline?

Over here it's just called the "fully loaded" model. It costs TT $240k or about aud $36880.


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