40-page thread about a Jetta

Eye of the Tiger · February 04, 2008, 05:19:57 PM

I got a Jetta, yo.

Eye of the Tiger · February 04, 2008, 05:27:17 PM

Ok, obviously this isn't going to get to 30-pages unless somebody posts in here. Let me start with the pix:

1997 VW Jetta GLS
2.0 SOHC 8v I4 115hp
5-spd
power windows
blue
tyte rims
dartmouth lacrosse sticker

Rich · February 04, 2008, 05:30:35 PM

Welcome to chick-car-dom

Payman · February 04, 2008, 05:32:44 PM

I'll contribute! Congrats on the purchase!

My 1990 Golf (same basic car as your Jetta, sans trunk) is still on the road with over 500,000 km on it. Keep up on the basic maint and it should be a reliable car for you. What's the mileage, and did you get it for a good price?

Soup DeVille · February 04, 2008, 05:33:37 PM

NBPT?????

J86 · February 04, 2008, 05:34:23 PM

Didn't figure you for a lax player

J86 · February 04, 2008, 05:34:59 PM

no break power transfer

J86 · February 04, 2008, 05:35:21 PM

so, what are ya gonna do to it/?

Payman · February 04, 2008, 05:37:02 PM

Nick's Big Penis Transport

Soup DeVille · February 04, 2008, 05:38:16 PM

Quote from: J86 on February 04, 2008, 05:35:21 PM
so, what are ya gonna do to it/?

Drive it for about 3 months, put some parts on it, then sell it to a junkyard.

J86 · February 04, 2008, 05:39:27 PM

Let me rephrase, what do you WANT to do to it?

I think we all know what will happen

3.0L V6 · February 04, 2008, 05:40:21 PM

A review:

http://www.beaterreview.com/?p=17

Eye of the Tiger · February 04, 2008, 05:40:31 PM

Quote from: Payman on February 04, 2008, 05:32:44 PM
I'll contribute! Congrats on the purchase! My 1990 Golf (same basic car as your Jetta, sans trunk) is still on the road with over 500,000 km on it. Keep up on the basic maint and it should be a reliable car for you. What's the mileage, and did you get it for a good price?

It has 127k, and most of it seems to be in good order. Purchased for one 1990 Audi V8Q and $950. I got the seller to knock off $350 because the clutch slips. Worst case I pay $400 for a clutch replacement - best case is the self-adjusting cable just needs some manual adjustment.

Eye of the Tiger · February 04, 2008, 05:41:29 PM

Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 04, 2008, 05:38:16 PM
Drive it for about 3 months, put some parts on it, then sell it to a junkyard.

indeed

Payman · February 04, 2008, 05:42:56 PM

Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 05:40:31 PM
It has 127k, and most of it seems to be in good order. Purchased for one 1990 Audi V8Q and $950. I got the seller to knock off $350 because the clutch slips. Worst case I pay $400 for a clutch replacement - best case is the self-adjusting cable just needs some manual adjustment.

If it's the clutch, you may be surprised at how inexpensive they are for this car. I bought a rebuilt for $135 for my Golf... installed it myself.

Eye of the Tiger · February 04, 2008, 05:43:13 PM

Quote from: J86 on February 04, 2008, 05:39:27 PM
Let me rephrase, what do you WANT to do to it?

I think we all know what will happen

The place I bought it from had a supercharged 2.0 sitting on their shop floor. I WANTED them to install it before I took delievery, but they wouldn't do it for free.

Soup DeVille · February 04, 2008, 05:44:00 PM

Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 05:43:13 PM
The place I bought it from had a supercharged 2.0 sitting on their shop floor. I WANTED them to install it before I took delievery, but they wouldn't do it for free.

It's amazing how few people will do something for anybody for free.

Eye of the Tiger · February 04, 2008, 05:44:33 PM

Quote from: 3.0L V6 on February 04, 2008, 05:40:21 PM
A review:

http://www.beaterreview.com/?p=17

Torsional stiffness is remarkable, as evidenced by the way the car lifts the inside rear wheel on tight autocross turns.

Who writes these articles? Idiots, that's who.

Cookie Monster · February 04, 2008, 05:45:38 PM

Congrats Nick. You gave up 4WD but at least you gained another pedal, so it's OK.

Soup DeVille · February 04, 2008, 05:46:19 PM

Nick, is that an Arai or a Bell BR-1 in your avatar?

Eye of the Tiger · February 04, 2008, 05:46:56 PM

Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 04, 2008, 05:46:19 PM
Nick, is that an Arai or a Bell BR-1 in your avatar?

It's my Shoei RF-1000.

J86 · February 04, 2008, 05:47:18 PM

Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 05:43:13 PM
The place I bought it from had a supercharged 2.0 sitting on their shop floor. I WANTED them to install it before I took delievery, but they wouldn't do it for free.

bitches

Soup DeVille · February 04, 2008, 05:47:46 PM

Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 05:46:56 PM
It's my Shoei RF-1000.

Is it an SA approved skullcap or not?

3.0L V6 · February 04, 2008, 05:47:59 PM

I posted it just to let you know where you might have issues with it.

Payman · February 04, 2008, 05:48:53 PM

They should at leat get that missing trim piece for you.

Eye of the Tiger · February 04, 2008, 05:49:06 PM

Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 04, 2008, 05:47:46 PM
Is it an SA approved skullcap or not?

I forget what SA is. Could it be SA2000? If you mean some kind of FIA flame redardant standard, then no. It's a motorcycle helmet.

Eye of the Tiger · February 04, 2008, 05:49:38 PM

Quote from: Payman on February 04, 2008, 05:48:53 PM
They should at leat get that missing trim piece for you.

THE RR DOOR MOLDING! ON NOEZ!

Soup DeVille · February 04, 2008, 05:50:51 PM

Quote from: NACar on February 04, 2008, 05:49:06 PM
I forget what SA is. Could it be SA2000? If you mean some kind of FIA flame redardant standard, then no. It's a motorcycle helmet.

I don't know what it stands for, but it's above "M" is for motorcycle and is what most tracks require.

I'm looking at buying the BR-1 right now, but I'd really like to find a good helmet for a tad less than $400.

Raza · February 04, 2008, 05:55:07 PM

Get rid of that stupid sticker!

What kind of seller doesn't remove bumper stickers?

Eye of the Tiger · February 04, 2008, 05:55:12 PM

Quote from: Soup DeVille on February 04, 2008, 05:50:51 PM
I don't know what it stands for, but it's above "M" is for motorcycle and is what most tracks require.

I'm looking at buying the BR-1 right now, but I'd really like to find a good helmet for a tad less than $400.

My Shoei was about $300. It's more than I'd usually spend, but I was being paranoid about safety when I first started riding. I can't tell you much about other helmets, but I love my Shoei.