2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T from North America
Summary:
A whole lot of car for a little bit of money
Faults:
The car plows in to corners at higher speeds, this means that the front that is taking all the force in the turn dips down and feels like you are plowing snow.
The floor mats are not stain resistant and mark very easily.
The engine is turbo charged, but it doesn't come with an inter-cooler. This makes for a larger lag and rush in the turbo.
General Comments:
For all intensive purposes this is a great car. Very quick, great stopping power and distance, the inside of the car is really set up for the driver, trunk space as usual in the Volkswagens is huge, and most of all its very easy to maintain and very reliable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th August, 2002
24th Sep 2002, 19:12
I've heard that the VW's didn't get turbo lag because of the way the car was designed. I was told that the car is always ready with extra air pressure for whenever you needed it. Also, that putting in one of those blow off valves would possibly cause turbo lag.