[Camel]

I don't like it all that well. I liked the most recent body style better (although I was able to drive one for a couple days while my Subie was in the shop and didn't really like it all that well), and I'm not sure what exactly bothers me about this new version, but something just doesn't sit well.

Your guys' thoughts?

 

[basilisk4]

I saw the commercial the other day, and my immediate thought was, "Now it's German, slow, AND ugly!" Three strikes; you're out.

 

[Camel]

I think it might just be the shape of the headlights and taillights, but it almost looks like an unholy union between an older Jetta and a Corolla.

 

[zoltiz]

Who put a VW badge and an aftermarket bumper on a corolla?

 

[Duckman]

I think it's alright. I like the body shape, especially the Corolla-esque backside. I don't like the rims (they could have sported nicer ones for the debut release) and I definitely don't like the front grill (in anything but silver, that would stand out like a beaver's two front teeth). I would still drive it though. I've always admired VW designs. Unfortunately the same can't be said for their long-term quality. But hey, we'll see. Maybe they've fixed some things, like the spontaneously-dropping-driver-window.

 

[wolo]

I'm with you Camel: I like the older version better.

 

[iGod]

thumbs down.

 

[lo bux racer]

Those front fender flares give it a boy-racerish look. It's not all bad looking, but I doubt I would spend my money on one. BTW, my company does business with them, and we get a special discount. I still wouldn't buy one.

 

[Plissken]

First words out of my mouth after i saw it: "It looks just like a new Corolla."

 

[redwine]

I just saw part of the commercial. I kinda liked the front. I'd have to see more. Lack of reliability is why I didn't look at the 2004 model.

 

[Zygote55]

Originally posted by Camel@Mar 24 2005, 06:48 AM
I think it might just be the shape of the headlights and taillights, but it almost looks like an unholy union between an older Jetta and a Corolla.

YES YES YES!!!

That's exactly what I've been saying. It's terrible.

 

[whosthatrussian]

eh....I think it's kinda bland for a vw. I've been in a 2004 jetta w/ leather, it's really nice on the inside, and I do like the previous model better than this one, but I think it'll still prove to be a decent car. I think you could get much more bang for the buck if you went with a japanese car.

 

[nineveh]

vdubs are never pretty on the outside...at least at first. It usually takes the new model for people to say "I like the ol' body better". Love my GTI AND my tC. The VW might be butt ugly and dated looking (like the new Jetta) but it's a different story from the driver's seat. Just shouldn't compair German and Asian - completely different goals ...in my humble but educated opinion of course

 

[Sesame87]

The front end of the car is not appealing, but I can see Mazda 6 fans and Corolla fans really liking the car especially because the tailights are so similar to both of those cars. My verdict: "eh."

 

[f1jay]

it looks identical to the new audi a4 and has the same front end as every audi and every future vw, which apparently has no imagination. Instead of designing a new car, they took the new a4 which looks like the a6 & a8, shortened it and stripped it of a few features. vw/audi sucks. Did I mention the fact that 0-60 on the auto is 9.4 seconds, and weighs almost 3300 lbs?! Pure crap

 

[basilisk4]

That thing is slower than a Corolla? Man. So much for the famed German engineering.

 

[iGod]

so its slow and it will suck up my second mortage for repairs?

i'm in.

 

[f1jay]

it wouldn't really be so slow if it weren't for the fact of it's ridiculous curb weigth (3300lbs) for a compact. Now VW says the new Jetta is aimed at Accord, Camry, Altima, etc.. is actually quite funny. It weighs over 1 1/2 tons and has a underpowered 5 cylinder engine, and when fully equiped is priced around 25k.

 

[basilisk4]

So what you're saying is that it's too expensive to compete with Corollas and Civics, and too slow and ugly to compete with Camrys and Accords. Awesome!

 

[phungy]

I think it looks alittle better than the previous Jetta but like everyone says, no thanks.