Just got this SMS from my dealer..
Pre-FL perhaps
Still a good buy
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Just got this SMS from my dealer..
Pre-FL perhaps
Still a good buy
If its 2012 then it's post facelift.
Honda had to drop below 30k, since new VW Jetta pricings were released (it's cheaper than Mazda 6)
Called them to confirm. You're right Fredoops.
I also enquired the price for Lux Sat Nav Auto. $41k driveaway. This is the price over the phone. Can probably negotiate further.
That is a very good price,and AMAZING value.
It is probably a manual one,with no options,and in Milano Red,the only non metallic colour.
According to Hondas website,that car should still be $33500...
Is it brand new,or maybee a demo ???
Ahh.. It's already on their website
[URL removed]
Yes, I would expect the $29990 refers to the lowest of the low. Solid Color + Manual trans.
It's brand new:
"12YM Acc ord Euro
> 2.4 litre i-VTEC engine > 6-speed manual
> Premium 10-speaker USB/iPod® audio
> Dual zone climate control > Bluetooth®
$29,990 drive
away"
Edit: Not sure if I could post the dealer's URL.
that's an excellent deal
Its whats called a loss leader,which means the dealership has 1 car,which is advertised very cheaply to get others into the dealership.
By the time all the others arrive,the answer is SORRY,its been sold.
But whilst they are there,they might look at another car or two.
And once the loss leader is gone,its gone.
You mean bait and switch?
Bloody hell, the manual Jetta is now $26490 driveway?! Cheap, but you get a 1.4 turbo engine though, just like Mercedes shifting to 1.8 turbo engines for their cars, no more smoothness.
The c200s kompressors aren't that bad, at least the 1.4 twincharge has "zing". The only issue is the tune for tsi is too lean for Australia... Resulting in quiet a few engine failures ( on the mk 6 golf)
But I expect that to be resolved since the new Jetta will be from Mexico with the Northe america tune, which should be a lot of conservative...
^ very good, lol.. usually only hear 'master baiters' while fishing..
good work LOL
That Jetta is cheap,and looks good too,but dont think the base model will be well finished,eg hubcaps instead of alloys is just the beginning...
And I dont think thats a drive away price.
What about a Honda badge ;P
Bait and Switch, now we got a Vag?
I am confuzzled.
mmm....
tried to think of something quirky in ref: to the vag badge..but nothing..
If the base euro is 29900, what's in included in the base? (not that i wanna get it bcuz i <3 my cl9 too much)
Do they even give a proper alloy spare anymore?
VAG + badge.....
Must be an British slang cause y'all ain't getting it :-p
http://www.urbandictionary.com/iphon...ine?term=badge
I guessed Vagina!
EDIT: Freedops, are you British?
Would you like some scones and tea? ;p.
I am confuzzled again.
That doesn't make any sense lol.
You would expect the lux model to come with a full size spare. (this applies to CU2 only right? bcuz i got a full 17" allow spare on my CL9)
Also
"Dude, I wish I was knee deep in some Britney Spears badge right about now." from urban dictionary.. lol a bit outdated there.
The reason the base Euro comes with a full sized alloy is that it fits in the boot.
The 18 inch would take up too much boot space.
I am thrilled to have a SPARE alloy,in case I scratch one of mine...
The base Euro is priced and specced very close to the Jetta 118 Comfortline,and they have similar equipment.
The base Euro looks fantastic,the base Jetta looks like a base model,with no chrome on the front or sides,no chrome exhausts,and basic interior,with single CD,no alarm,no dipping left hand door mirror...etc.
I am keen to check them out,but more the 147 TSI,which now has leather,but still no sunroof as standard.
Drove to melb cbd yesterday and had some time to spare coz the traffic was good. Dropped by Volvo Melbourne to check out the all-new S60 T5 currently on $55,990 driveaway.
Quick facts : 2.0 I4 turbo / 177kw / 320nm / 6 spd "Geartronic" / 0-100: 7.5s
The T5 is the base model of the S60 range but it has features that easily rival Lux models of Japanese cars. I am comparing this to the Accord Euro Lux (RRP $43000). S60 misses out on the HID headlights and sunroof. However, the S60 counters with a long list of high tech safety features including a very cool radar-assisted safety system (a forward-looking sensor is mounted at the top of the windscreen). The 2.4iVTEC is no match for the 177kw T5. Lets not talk about its ancient 5-spd auto gearbox vs the 6 spd on the Volvo.
I didn't take it for a test drive as I can only stay for 15mins, but on static examination of the car alone.. it was very very good. The doors close solidly and the amount of force needed to shut the door is consistent with every door. (on the accord euro, the front door closes more easily than the rear. How I feel anyway). Sitting inside, you can't help but to admire the beauty and the quality thats built into every dial and knob..
Yes I understand I am comparing a $56k car vs a $43k. But the $56k is already driveaway and Volvo is giving away 5-yr/100km free servicing. This could cost up to $6k minimum, so the S60 T5 is really $50k driveaway.
I won't buy an S60 based on how it looks on the outside, but its good to note the market is getting more competitive than ever. Honda better be bringing out a 6-spd auto gearbox and seriously consider forced induction if they want to compete..
show me a street Honda badged car that has been done up like this:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6009/...5c1f5110_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6028/...f44ca3e480.jpg
and this one (on Aug11 Motor magazine Hot tuner challenge 2011):
R36 Twin Turbo Golf 650hp 0-100 3.4sec 11.3@126mph.
http://www.golfmk5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1306310670
http://www.golfmk5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1306310638
Whoa!
Please PM more on that Scirocco !
I won't see it if you post in thread lol
http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread....900-Drive-Away
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...o/Allfront.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/.../Allsideon.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...Whitefront.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/.../WhiteRear.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...hitesideon.jpg
The Siroccos in UK and NZ are on 1 year waiting list... i think pre-orders are being taken at VW dealers locally.. this importer managed to grab some of the top of the line R model in and drive away now!
Polo GTI is on 12 months wait.. Golf GTI / R are on 8 months (if you want one with specific options)..
VAG just don't make enough cars!!
With VW you would probably be very good buddies with the service center staffs after a while. My friend's brand new golf have had a few tow back to SC with the DSG check light blinking and no drive.
true that VWs tend to have problems, especially for owners who don't know much about cars (ie: never check engine oil level, no using the correct fuel, etc...). bear in mind, VW makes a lot more cars than Honda worldwide :)
you'll see 10 more VW's with problems among 1000 VW's and compared to say 400 Hondas.
Honda is simple engineering product, eg: headlights / windows / lighting, all wired in simple ways.
VW, headlights, windows, lighting, door locks, etc... all controlled via VAGCOM system. even the oil has to be specific, VW 504.00 / 502.00 / 505.00 / 507.00 etc.. approved only... 5L variety costs at least $75. you can't just chuck in $30 5L castrol magnatec.
VW do much much more R&D and come up with new technology; some work very very well, some just don't make it (eg: mk6 golf 118tsi engine failure i had last year).
but at the end of the day, i've seen many people from JDM who converted to VW's scene as they grow older.. :p
and there are many hard core fans who are crazy about 1974 VW Golf GTI and maintain them very very well...
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6144/...b17d81eb4f.jpg
remember, VW is a poor man's Audi :p
almost every single part has both Audi and VW logos on it..
My GTI has an Audi engine...
Has anyone priced a VW Jetta to a similar spec to the base Euro but with the 1.4L turbo engine to see how much that would cost?
So it's a design flaw.. damn..
Hows the current gti holding up?
Update: Had a look at the spec sheet between base jetta and euro (but Jettas got a bigger boot).
Jetta lacks: Alloy wheels, USB ipod (but has Bluetooth). And thats about it.
A manual Jetta base with no options has a driveaway price of $30105 (QLD)
A manual Euro with no options has a driveaway price of $33148 (QLD) +$3043 (more $$ for metalic paint)
A manual Mazda 6 (limited, so base spec, no alloy) has a driveway proce of $30749 (QLD) +$604
An automatic Jetta Comfortline is similar to base euro, except it gains reverse sensor/camera (like the lux) $36285 (QLD)
An auto base euro (bigger alloys, 17 vs 16) loses reverse camera $35,517 (QLD) -$768 (more $$ for metalic paint)
Jetta Fuel Consumption Combined: 6.2
Euro Fuel Consumption Combined: 8.7
Mazda6 Fuel Consumption Combined: 8.4
Go figure
The base Euro auto is priced very similar to the Jetta comfortline auto.
Jetta offers a few things extra,such as reverse sensors as standard,tyre preassure sensor,stay on lights after car has been tuerned off,auto dimming mirror,and illuminated footwells.More toys,for sure.
BUT the Euro is still more substantial,offering chrome door handles,exhausts,and trim around the windows.
Tilting door mirror when reversing,alarm,17 inch alloys as apposed to 16 inch alloys,6 stack cd,10 speakers,lights in doors as apposed to reflectors,and paddle shifters.
Which one is better ???
On paper,Honda wins again.
I am going to check out the Jettas,and will report back again next week.
I bought the Euro because of chrome door handles too >.>
[QUOTE=Fredoops;3075672]check out the boot space on the Jetta and the rear entry space. :-)
Yes,there are more advantages/disadvantages if the Jetta vs Euro.
No doubt,the Jetta is a very well designed car,as its boot is,and has always been massive.
And rear legroom is impressive.
7 speed auto vs 5 speed,although Euro is just as smooth,and is quiter,with more power,but also heavier on petrol.
Styling is subjective,Jetta looking VERY much like an Audi A4,but Euro more stylish,with its flared wheel arches ,mild body kit,and huge wrap around headlights and tail lights .
Euro is far better built in Japan,with BEST in class reliability,on par with Camry and Mazda 6.
Jetta is built in Mexico,and the 118 TSI engine has had many failiures locally,DSG auto transmission failiures,steering rack issues ,and aircon issues on some cars,not forgetting VWs famous squeeks and rattles,and then arrogant dealerships you have to deal with.
The mid sized battle is about to get even tougher out there...
This generations Jetta is moving away from the Golf with Boot image, yes?
Apparently VW want to market the Jetta as a model on its own right,instead of a nicely equiped Golf sedan.
1 MORE THING,vw are very aggressive,with the Golf/Jetta wagon,which is very bland,and 3 engine choices.
Honda should also have 3 engines in the Euro locally,being the 2.4,diesel DEFINATLY,and the V6 or even 2.0...
The wagon is so good looking,far more so than Passat,6,etc.
But I think they are sleeping,and happy to see their sales chug along...
I won't be looking forward to a Euro/TSX V6. Go read up on TSX V6 review. If I recall this model has a 62% front weight bias. Very nose heavy.
This to me sounds like an after-thought solution to provide more power to appeal to the American buyers.
They should've turbo'ed the I4.
Check out the latest Wheels mag, in the head to head review
CU2 versus Mondeo
CU2 wins and they still rate it the best in class
Not sure if their opinion really rates but it was 2008 COTY
The overall comments are IMO on the mark
that lame excuse... I never bother to check engine oil level unless going for long distance as I know the car is reliable. I might have to check if the car is not reliable. for the correct fuel, people pumping vpower seems to have issues as well, so now its limited to certain brand as well?
This is like car lovers slaving for the car, kinda like alfa or peugot owners claiming that their car have soul when it breaks down and stranded them in the middle of no where.
I am no VW hater, I kinda like the direction they are going, force induction, good FC when driven slowly, etc, pretty tempted to get one to replace the euro but the stories as well as the service issuse and stories of vw denying warranty on stock car claiming the owner mod it makes me think twice. I am all for manual as well, so no worries of DSG issues for me as well. I will most probably end up sticking to my euro for a while.
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Anyone check if the new euros fresh from japan got any trace of cessium 137 or other radioactive stuffs? I read some news that recondition are parts cars from Jap are found to be radioactive.
performance cars just need a bit more attention..
my GTI only chews oil on track when driven at oil temp of 135 degrees for 15 mnts (and yes it has stock OIL temp display) , on normal daily drive it does not chews any oil.
a Mazda RX8 chews oil all the time.
i think some WRXs do chew oil too.
it's the little price to pay for high performance.. :) but could be just those cars above..
dunno about heavily tuned STI's / EVO's that do 250-400kw at the wheel. you can just ask them if they need to check their engine frequently..
a stock bone K24A does not need any attention, open the bonnet every 6 months is just fine.
the mk6 golf 118tsi pumps the same amount of torque, 230nm, as the K24A in the CU2.
A Passat is not a performance car. So why would a passat need more attention than a Euro? That is a major drawback, if you think about the market segment.
On a side note, I have worked at Robert Bosch...who do a lot of work for VAG and some work for Honda. The engineers hated doing work for the Japanese (Honda in particular) because of how anal/tight they are and the questions/amount of info they ask for, complete opposite for locals (GMH, FoMoCo) though
You make it out like Honda do not invest in R&D and put a car together with 'simple' engineering (this is hilarious). Also you are comparing the R&D of the VAG group to Honda.
Just off the top of my head..
- FCX Clarity
- F1
- Hybrid tech?
Of course all of the above involves no R&D and is simple engineering. I might enter a car into 2012 F1 Season next year.. :)
Also could you please clarify the VAG-COM system, I wasnt involved in software side at Bosch. But if I am not mistaken VAG-COM is just a third party software (Windows based - yuck) used for diag work. All cars have a CAN-BUS system or similar. I'd be interested in finding out if VAGCOM is anything but a diagnostic tool (give me some reading to do haha)
A bit unfair comparing the volumetric efficiency of a FI car to NA car isnt it?Quote:
the mk6 golf 118tsi pumps the same amount of torque, 230nm, as the K24A in the CU2.
Nsx..
the above oil consumption stuff was related to the performance cars driven hard and on track and twisties.
i don't think regular non performance Passat / Jetta buyers take their cars to such extreme.
i'm fully aware the F1 and hybrid stuffs Honda has been involved in.. i've owned 3 Honda cars and worked for a Honda dealership before.
the simple engineering i referred to was related to the electronic connections.
Amen to that!
Back on topic, I dhave some bias...but I will stick to my Hondas. I only know two people with VW's one rattles like hell and the other is brand spanking new ~1 week, so we'll see what happens there. The worse that I have experienced in my 3 generations of hondas (1xcivic, 2xeuros & Honda mower, outboard and generator) is a torn speaker on my CU2 (which I believe I caused...by pumping the volume up too high on a cold start). I am not going to have a wank over, base my decision on or justify my purchase based how much R&D a company sinks into their product or what CAN system/diag system...as long as I am happy with the product, that is all that matters.
He's talking about engine performance vs displacement.
Germans arent any better.Quote:
On a side note, I have worked at Robert Bosch...who do a lot of work for VAG and some work for Honda. The engineers hated doing work for the Japanese (Honda in particular) because of how anal/tight they are and the questions/amount of info they ask for, complete opposite for locals (GMH, FoMoCo) though
Honda only supplies F1 engines, rest was outsourced.Quote:
You make it out like Honda do not invest in R&D and put a car together with 'simple' engineering (this is hilarious). Also you are comparing the R&D of the VAG group to Honda.
Just off the top of my head..
- FCX Clarity
- F1
- Hybrid tech?
Of course all of the above involves no R&D and is simple engineering. I might enter a car into 2012 F1 Season next year.. :)
We're talking about tech applied to mass market cars, theres no point talking about concept tech thats not applied to mass market or added to the corporate part-bin (no, FCX and it's lease program dont count).
Honda's IMA (Hybrid tech) while commendable, is one of the less efficient systems around, especially compared to the Toyota HSD or GM/Chrysler GHC
Regardless of all the robo-cop rubbish Honda put on their website, it doesnt matter if the company makes God-damn space shuttles, if its not (or cant be) applied to the mass market for consumers it means nothing.
The majority of cars (for all manufacturers) are made from the corporate part-bin and it's tech content is comparitively low, the current K-series engine (the bread and butter 4-cyl engine) is overdue for replacement. The AVTEC program(replacement for i-VTEC) was shelved back in 2007 (Fiat multi-air now passed AVTEC in this field). Insight hybrid was a disappointment, CR-Z was anything but 'sporty'. The i-DTEC n-series turbo engine is behind in both effiencity and power compared to the european rivals.
What do they have right now to apply to mass market (par the parallel hybrid system) models thats new or evolutionary?
The european emission standards is a big issue for Honda, the i-DTEC engine aint gonna do.
Why not? With the way emission/CO2/fuel consumption standards going, most manufacturers will need to go the FI path.Quote:
A bit unfair comparing the volumetric efficiency of a FI car to NA car isnt it?
If I am not mistaken, he said that VW have more problems typically for owners who do not know much about their cars...my old man has a CL9, knows nothing about cars...hasnt even checked the oil. Just gets it serviced.
Never mentioned performance vs displacement??!?!/
Hang on, this might be a hard concept to grasp, but we are talking about research and development. The R&D conducted in the past few years is filtering into cars now. The big R&D projects being done now will be seen in cars in the future. For example, I'd hazard to guess that KERS or similar will be implemented in cars in the future. R&D projects that are being worked on now, we may/may not see in the future. I was talking about R&D, so yes there is a point talking about concept tech, that does not cater to the mass market...natnat seemed to make out (maybe unintentionally) that VW spend $$ on R&D and Honda do simple engineering. So why come in and say that there is no point talking about concept tech, when we are debating 'concept tech'
Edit-Don't get me started on Honda's F1 History. Yes Honda made the engines and the rest was outsourced duh! That has been common practice with Mercedes, BMW, Renault etc. F1 = R&D, simple as that...unless you are Toyota (just a joke)
Yes I agree with natnat there, he did raise a good point. But my point being that FI is always going increase volumetric efficiency, but can see how it is a flawed argument.Quote:
Why not? With the way emission/CO2/fuel consumption standards going, most manufacturers will need to go the FI path.
Honda was known as a company that prided itself on innovation to overcome problems. The problem is that to survive in today's economy without much volume (they don't do much fleet car business in Aus for example), they need to reduce operating costs and focus on products that people will buy in volume in exchange for less investment into R&D. It is not a bad thing as I would rather see Honda still exist as a company rather than to go the way of Saab. Unfortunately for enthusiasts, it means that the main thing that drew us to purchasing a Honda (the engineering innovation) is now disappearing/diluting.
No one is immuned to changing global circumstances, which is why even porsche is building suvs these days. Ferrari is also considering a hybrid. And who would have thought just 5 yrs ago that toyota will have a proper sports car in production next year. Its all abt capturing a wider audience. Competition will only get harder and everyone is trying thngs they have never done before to stay alive. Honda the way i ser it... Not only did they stop doing the thing they do best, but they also did not explore new things
I know nothing about cars,have owned 4 VWs,and now a Honda.
As a buyer,I think its the little things that count,eg the Euros centre console is neatly covered up.
The previous Jetta was also very neat,in that the centre drinks holder slid opened and closed,and even had a bottle opener with the VW logo on it,which was such a great idea.
The all new Jetta has 2 blank spaces,where you put your bottles into.
Looks unfinished,and very disapointing.
Ya'll calm down. You can't have a VW vs Honda fight on a Honda forum, all your opinions are biased.
The peeps at the Toyota forum call us Euro owners lil rice rice boys who think they'll win all the time cause we looking for sick street cred.
I am a VW person also,as have bought 4 new VWs over the years,and have persuaded many freinds and family members to buy VW,but think I am becomming more of a Honda person every day,as am so impressed with my Euro every single day.
Bur will visit a VW dealership on Monday...just for fun.
They ARE right tho in some respect... Theres a song about us....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbOlXjJb6Sc
That aside, I reckon the Jetta wont take sales of the euro... much, it will however make the Civic Sport and Mazda 6/3 look overpriced
For those of you interestrd in the VW brand,they have a very good forum as well,which is www.vwwatercooled.org.au , and I am quite active on that as well.
Am still thinking the Euro is the nicer of the 2...the boot lid and inside the bonnet is fully carpeted,the Jetta is not,Jetta does not have that compartment to keep change in,the old one did............................................... .................................................. ....................................
Personally i dont like the shape of VW and it doesnt give the luxuary look like Euro cu2
Rather an A5
I think nowadays people shouldnt by car because of the brand and the reputation of the brand anymore. I cant believe when my bro in law went to a honda dealer, and asked them "What good about the new euro compare to the competitor?" they first answer is "oh it has 5 star ancap rating!"
From my point of view here, 5 star ANCAP rating is not a biggie anymore. How many $30k+ car has less than 5 star now? The seller also mentioning all the features on the new Euro including the ones that I think not really a "great feature of a $30k+ car" (It has a CD player, Airbags, Audio controller steering wheel, 17" alloy wheels, etc etc)
Its either the salesman is a noob, or Honda just cant compete with the rest of the pack . We've made comparison between the new Euro to the Korean counterpart (i45, Optima) and if we forget about the brand reputation, I think there's many people will move on from the euro...
Dont get me wrong, my Euro was the best car I ever bought and drive, but Honda just have to step up on the design and innovation for their cars...
PS: Having said that, I cant wait for the CRZ! :p
Why do you drive a C200k then ;o