[s-cars] LAC: 2007 VW Jetta 2.0

[Cody Forbes]

APR is currently having their winter sale. Buy one ECU program and get a fully loaded chip with 4 different switchable programs and all of the options at no extra charge. The 93 octane program adds more than 50hp and very nearly 100lb/ft of torque.

http://www.goapr.com/products/ecu_upgrade_20tfsi_trans.html

-Cody (mobile)

On Dec 14, 2011, at 11:41 PM, "Varon H. Fugman" <vfugman at globaldialog.com> wrote:

> The latest episode of the S6 not starting convinced my wife that I needed a
> more reliable car at my disposal to drive to work.  Because I'm not quite
> ready to give up the S6 (and 2010 S4s haven't depreciated into my price
> range yet) she suggested a "gap car"-which might also be a good starter car
> when our oldest son starts driving in a couple years.
> 
> 
> 
> Being the good wife that she is, she went on AutoTrader.com and found a nice
> '07 Jetta 2.0T with "Package 2" options-all the goodies including sunroof,
> heated seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control.  And of course a 2.0
> FSI turbo with a 6-speed manual.  Almost a GLI, but without the badge. or
> higher insurance premiums!
> 
> 
> 
> This thing is a blast to drive!  The 200hp 2.0T provides plenty of power for
> such a light car.  After all, this same engine is used in a lot heavier
> cars.  No, it isn't as refined as an Audi A3.  I would say handling is about
> the same as the two FWD A3s I test-drove.  (Used A3s aren't easy to come by
> in DSG, let alone manual, and command a premium price on the second-hand
> market.)  So far my fears of substandard Mexican-build quality have been
> unfounded.
> 
> 
> 
> I really can't think of a better solution for an economical commuter car
> that won't bore my socks off!  The creature comforts and VAG family DNA make
> it a tolerable transition from the Audi, and it has enough power to keep me
> entertained-and dare I say it-more nimble handling and better brakes than
> the S6 (still stock, I know, I should have upgraded years ago!)  I just need
> to remember to wait until I am going straight-and on dry pavement-before
> applying full power!
> 
> 
> 
> Now if the snow tires I ordered would hurry up and arrive!
> 
> 
> 
> Varon
> 
> '95 urS6 mine, not presently running
> 
> '02 Volvo V70 XC wife's
> 
> '07 Jetta 2.0T "gap car"
> 
> 
> 
> P.S. Only problem I have now is my wife likes driving it too. I may get
> stuck with the Volvo wagon!
> 
> 
> 
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