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drive up 2 hrs north to the Poconos in the winter and you wouldn't say that though. PennDot at its best there, no plows until accidents happen or the ambulance need to get through.

Agree, agree, ha. :)

Did you see the optional 18" though, they're not bad looking, plus the anthracite finish is really nice with the black, or if I go for the green on the 5dr hatch. I do wan't 18" if I get the 5. Not sure what yet, most likely some OZ's due to the light weight, or even Enkeis. Tires, I like Yokos...

Not really. I might still end up w/the 5 which is a fine auto to begin with. I am thankful for all the replies and input on this though.

I do, VW is a very durable car, a lot of the issues tho has to do I'm sure with the issues on the MKIV Jetta/Golf. On top of that, most of the issues were with the Puebla plant...and suppliers not conforming to VW standards (coil packs on 1.8t, window regulator) oil sludge on 1.8t leases(which...

Thank you sir. I agree, this is not to be a go Mazda and bash VW or vice versa. This is the 1st time since '90 that I don't have a VW in my garage. So maybe it's a sentimental thing right...Thanks for your input Mike.

Yeah, I know about the maintanance. I do most of the maint on the cars my self. I'm waiting to see how the MKV will rate. I'm not going to buy the next car tomorrow. As far as giving a car up, yep, the Escort should be the one, not the Mazda 5. Another thing, I didn't post this on Vortex, due to...

You guys can also try the clear bra, a plastic film that covers the hood, bumper, and mirror housings. I'm putting it on what ever car I'm getting next.

It has more to do w/gearing. My '98 GTI VR6 was the same way, pretty high when doing hwy speeds. Most Japanese cars do that due to small displacement and low gearing(higher numerically). It should be ok thought especially if you're pulling 24 mpg still.

I guess the comparison would be Passat 4motion V6 vs the MSP6 to even things out a bit. AWD VS AWD, with similiar bhp/tq. Honestly, the Mazda 6 would be a better car compared to the MSP6, 2 mag reviews that I've read, neither one were to fond of it. I don't like the looks, but the power is...

Ha, yeah, it is hard to describe the feel of these Vdubs. I'm not a dash stroker, but for a car that is built with such quality material, I wish they are more reliable then they have been, especially the MKIV J/G. That B5.5 sounds nice, mine was '00 5spd with Upsolute chip, TT stainless c/back...

Ha, yeah, it is hard to describe the feel of these Vdubs. I'm not a dash stroker, but for a car that is built with such quality material, I wish they are more reliable then they have been. My wife and I have an MPV, so it's not that I need another 6 seater. I do like the Mazda 5 a lot, the other...

That totally sux, anyways, the MKIV Jetta/Golf/GTI is horrible, especially before the 2002 model. I'm aware of that, so are the B5 platform Passat V6. I'm aware of those. The Mexico (Puebla plant) degraded so much from the MKIII to the MKIV. The Passat I'm not sure why -- all Passat were from...

Don't like the look of the Fit. I'd get a Civic before the Fit, bigger, 2 mpg less, but still bigger car, better value. Plus here in the States, the Fit is only going to be 2 yrs before the new one comes out, not a good value, it will depreciate a lot more. Jandree, you're right, we're talking...

Thanks, for all the input guys. As far as the wife calling the shots, every wife always want input on the 2nd biggest spending, so yeah, she has a lot of input in making the decision. Opus, not once in this thread I spoke of the GTI, just like the title of the thread, Rabbit. I also mentioned...

I've never been charged more than $23 for oil change in any of my VW, and the Passat I had I put Mobil1 due to the car being chipped. Adjusting the head light with computer aid, I have never known that the Jetta in the US that came with HID standard, so you don't need the computer aid, plus, if...

That's cool, but still, you get them for free as part of your btb. Hope they get the part soo. G/L.

I know, thanks for the input you guys. We do have the MPV for 3 rows of seating though. I'll go the cheaper route to get her more excited, better mpg, and if we go the 5dr, it will still be around $18K. Plus, I think I'm not into modding the cars anyomre - I think. I think the new Rabbit is so...

OK, 1st of, I've always been a VW guy for as long as I've liked cars. Even when VW reliability was worst than it is now. They're not as reliable as the Asian counterpart(s) but they are as/if not more durable. So, I've got the 5 in my mind since I've 1st saw it almost 2 yrs ago. Now I see the...

they should have given him a rental. That's not safe, what happens if this situation came back up while he's driving on the hwy and the ecu decide to go to limp mode?