Traded 2006 IS350 for 2010 Jetta TDI DSG
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Goodbye everyone.
Just took advantage of the 0% for 60 months and 3 years of free maintenance that VW was offering on their Jetta TDI models.
Considered the Lexus Hybrids and took advantage of Hybrid loaners at every opportunity. Found major drive ability compromises in performance and handling from the several hundred pounds added by the batteries and electric motors.
Did the research on reliability and Consumer Reports both in the recent 2006+ and "Would you buy again" category gave the Jetta TDI top marks. Ironically the Lexus IS ranked near the bottom of CR's "Would you buy again" ranking.
Thanks for everyone's advice.
Just took advantage of the 0% for 60 months and 3 years of free maintenance that VW was offering on their Jetta TDI models.
Considered the Lexus Hybrids and took advantage of Hybrid loaners at every opportunity. Found major drive ability compromises in performance and handling from the several hundred pounds added by the batteries and electric motors.
Did the research on reliability and Consumer Reports both in the recent 2006+ and "Would you buy again" category gave the Jetta TDI top marks. Ironically the Lexus IS ranked near the bottom of CR's "Would you buy again" ranking.
Thanks for everyone's advice.
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Friend with a 2009 IS 250 picked up a Jetta TDI DSG a week before me and is now selling their IS too.
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Damn, I read the title and thought someone had a gun to your head. No offense man, but I hate the new jetta, I hate fwd, I hate VW and i hate having no power. but if it works for you, good luck with it
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Congrats on the new car and I am glad that it suits your needs. Not everyone enjoys the same type of vehicle and I'm sorry that Lexus disappoints you. Drive safely and have fun!
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I am hoping that the new owner of your IS will find us here and join us on Club Lexus.
Take care.
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I am hoping that the new owner of your IS will find us here and join us on Club Lexus.
Take care.
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