Review - 2014 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI M/T (Philippine-spec model)

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03-13-14, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by spwolf

VW is by far the most expensive non-luxury brand in Germany :-).

And as Sulu explained, Jetta is so cheapened that it doesnt feel like VW, even in Germany. Jetta is actually more expensive than Golf in Europe and you get less for the money.

Ah I see.

I guess from the perspective of Germany, the Mexican-made Jetta has to pay import tax and customs fees...........which the Wolfsburg-made Golf doesn't.

I guess it also applies to the rest of Europe.

Makes sense.

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@spwolf

I'm sure you've read the part regarding VW Diesel cars (with a manual gearbox) stalling.

I'm guessing that this car is not friendly to beginner drivers then (i.e. those learning how to drive a stick)

What are your thoughts on this?