Advice: Jetta or Honda?
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- unknown
Ok guys I'm finally ready to buy a newer car, but there is a small problem. I'm struggling whether I should buy a '99 Jetta or '99 Honda Accord. Both are great cars and I'm having trouble making a decision. In one hand I have a Certified Accord LX with 100k warranty and on the other hand I have a '99 Jetta GLS (rims and shit) probably without the 100k warr.
They are priced almost the same. Oh yeah, Accord has regular things (AM/FM cass and cloth, no rims) while Jetta is fully loaded (with 6 cd changer).Let me hear your opinions please. This is very important to me since I'm buying this car to serve me for next 5 years (probably) :), and giving a big chunk of money.
Thanks.
- Douglas0
'99 was the year of the Jetta
- xrusos0
well i was going to suggest the jetta right away... and after seeing that it's loaded... it's a sure bet.
i'm drivin' an '02 and lovin' it. i never use the 6 cd changer (in favor of the iPod), but heated seats are plush. you'll also be surprised at the kick it puts out. the traction control is a lot better than the accord too. (and since i live in chicago, it's a sweet addition for icy winters) ... don't worry, you can turn it off for pulling doughnuts in a nearby parking lot.
both cars will get you where you want, and last a while. not a bad problem to have... deciding between two quality vehicles.
- unknown0
I don't have an online link for Honda but here it is for Jetta:
http://www.autotrader.com/findac…
- unknown0
the Jetta is pimp-er
but honestly.
The Honda will last twice as long.
and you can always get an aftermarket stereo
- autonoma0
I have to say, I had a Jetta for a short time. Don't remember what year - it was quite a while back. All I remember is that it was nothing but problems. They sure are handsome, though.
- unknown0
They're well designed.
They're just not well designed.
If you get my meaning here.
All flash, no content!
=)
- unknown0
I´ll go for the Porche 911 any day.
- xrusos0
man... it's crazy how cars lose their value... i just got my jetta for 25k in january... 20k miles now... to think that it could be worth 10k in another 2 years. crazy...
but i digress... still gotta be the jetta. i don't know a jetta owner that doesn't like it. (well i guess except for autonoma - but he had his a long time ago)
and... the glowing blue lights of the dash will match apple's new keyboard fiberoptic lights! (at least that's what i'm hoping).
http://www.apple.com/powerbook/i…
- popovich0
what are you talking about?! how can you dare to compare Jetta/Bora with Accord!??! VW means "car for the people", Honda means "fire in your pants, man".... I mean... wait, Jetta is Jetta, it's really a smaller class, let it be loaded and stuff.. I think even VW itself don't see Honda as their competitor here in Europe :))
I'd go for Honda any day. Honda to the people!
- pocho0
get the Jetta...I've had two, and now have a sweet Passat.
Here's a great place for parts for you Jetta too:
- unknown0
Alright here is something to compare with that Jetta...I might actually go to schedule a test drive for Jetta and this Honda at that place. This EX Accord can be more comparable with that Jetta I showed you.
http://www.autotrader.com/findac…It's the same place. But the one I mentioned above is from official Honda Dealership. That's one of the things that I'm afraid of. How big is the difference between buying a car at official car brand dealership and some ordinary dealership?
Thx.
- mennik0
if you're in europe go for the VW.
it'll be much cheaper in repair then an asian car.I drive a 12 year old VW with over 250K kms on it and it still rocks like hell.
- Ctrl_Z0
Are you fucking crazy!!
Jetta.
I own a Toyotta and a Jetta.
both shiney brand new. Guess which stays in the garage lonely, and pissed off that he isn't a badass euro? just guess. :)
- kerus0
if you can affort to be dropping 200-300 a month when the Jetta starts sucking out (which wont be too far away) then go with it, it corners better and is prolly "cooler"
if you want a reliable car that will last 200,000 miles with little more than changing oil, filters, and break pads.. then get a honda..
- k0na_an0k0
http://www.lptrixie.com/lifestyl…
read that article and visit the site and your choice will be clear... get the honda.
good luck.
- jesterlou0
Jetta
I have a 95 Jetta that I bought 2 years old and have still not had any problems other than some minor break work.
I have a bad habit of driving like Mario Andretti on a daily basis - fun to drive.
- one_edge0
About that "certified pre-owned" stuff -- it is only a marketing ploy. Do your due diligence as you would with any car. Have a mechanic look it over, make sure it wasn't in any collisions. depending on your state, the dealer is not required to disclose unless it has had frame or chassis damage. Don't let the word certified and all the glossy brochures lull you into complacency.
I know. I was a sucker.
Bought a Certified car that had been in a wreck before I bought it. Now it is a certified headache and I am a certified arse.
- k0na_an0k0
i am a certified kung fu master
i did this 3 month online class and they sent me my certification via mail. now i am badass kung fu master.
- mitsu0
i think it's http://www.carfax.com
submit the VIN and it'll give you a complete history of the vehicle.
costs money, but it's quite worth it!
if the info turns out to be innacurate, i think they pay you like up to 5k.
- kerus0
yeah, the big question here is WHICH HAS A COOLER RADIO IN IT right?