"My first "NEW" Car, I'm thinging Volkswagen" - Blu-ray Forum

carpaltonnel · 02-02-2010, 04:06 PM

Well it has taken along time to get my s*** together but that day has finally arrived, my first new car will be mine in less than 6 months.
I know I like Volkswagens and reviews have been mainly positive, but I was hoping to talk to Volkswagen owners here for some more insight.
Seems the only negitive I have been hearing is some electrical issues, even with brand new cars...thats kind of scary.

My main reasons for making this thread is are:

1. Talking with new car owners of the past and present to see what the smartest buy is.

2. Talk with Volkswagen Owners to hear pros and cons of owning one.

3. Help with the "Buying a new car for the first time" process.

Thanks to all who post!

mikejet · 02-02-2010, 04:11 PM

If you do go VW please go TDi. Those cars are SIC.

Also, since you are getting your first new car, don't be afraid to WALK AWAY. It's the strongest message you can send to a sales person/stealership.

carpaltonnel · 02-02-2010, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikejet

If you do go VW please go TDi. Those cars are SIC.

I should mention that I'd like my new car to be around $20,000 out the door, that SIC TDi although I know nothing about it sounds like it's fast and expensive!

Am I wrong?

DJ Manyak · 02-02-2010, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carpaltonnel

Well it has taken along time to get my s*** together but that day has finally arrived, my first new car will be mine in less than 6 months.
I know I like Volkswagens and reviews have been mainly positive, but I was hoping to talk to Volkswagen owners here for some more insight.
Seems the only negitive I have been hearing is some electrical issues, even with brand new cars...thats kind of scary.

My main reasons for making this thread is are:

1. Talking with new car owners of the past and present to see what the smartest buy is.

2. Talk with Volkswagen Owners to hear pros and cons of owning one.

3. Help with the "Buying a new car for the first time" process.

Thanks to all who post!

why do you even want a car ? you live in new york

carpaltonnel · 02-02-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by computergeek

why do you even want a car ? you live in new york

Not New York, New York...Long Island New York BIG difference.

Teabaggins · 02-02-2010, 04:21 PM

buy a honda, bro

MaCruz · 02-02-2010, 04:22 PM

Honda/Acura FTW!!!

J/K.. but VW has had better ratings now than before. They had several electrical problems in the past.

carpaltonnel · 02-02-2010, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teabaggins

buy a honda, bro

Can I get something for 20k or less thats brand new and sweet? Thanks.

Porkchop Express · 02-02-2010, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carpaltonnel

Not New York, New York...Long Island New York BIG difference.

My parents own a Passat. They like it, however it is a very expensive car to maintain and they have had bad serivice with their dealer. I agree with Teabaggins on possibly getting a honda.

carpaltonnel · 02-02-2010, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaCruz

Honda/Acura FTW!!!

J/K.. but VW has had better ratings now than before. They had several electrical problems in the past.

My fiancee has a TSX Acura it's smoking, which I was an RN too!

MaCruz · 02-02-2010, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carpaltonnel

Can I get something for 20k or less thats brand new and sweet? Thanks.

Civic, or an Accord when they are getting rid of it so they can bring in the new models.

Teabaggins · 02-02-2010, 04:27 PM

just get an entry level accord and thank me in ten years. do you have kids? if so then get a CRV, base model

carpaltonnel · 02-02-2010, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porkchop Express

My parents own a Passat. They like it, however it is a very expensive car to maintain and they have had bad serivice with their dealer. I agree with Teabaggins on possibly getting a honda.

Okay, thats two for Honda with a slight nod for VW.

MaCruz · 02-02-2010, 04:28 PM

POLL please

mikejet · 02-02-2010, 04:30 PM

I think Honda still makes the CP model 4 door Civic which is the value Civic with no extras. No Vtec either.

I love my Fit though.

Teabaggins · 02-02-2010, 04:30 PM

get a VW if you are a pretentious twit and don't plan on reselling it...ever. and you're ok with cursing at yourself when you have to do any type of maintenance.

be realistic:

1) this is the first time you are able to afford a new car

2) most likely you will be cash poor in a few months

3) don't blow your wad in one spot

carpaltonnel · 02-02-2010, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teabaggins

just get an entry level accord and thank me in ten years. do you have kids? if so then get a CRV, base model

No kids, it's just me and my fiancee...for now or at least the next four years or so. I do like small compacts like the two door Golf/Rabbit hatchback. They start at $17,500 can probably walk out around $20,000.

At 20k or less I guess I'm trying to find the best bang for the buck. Entry is all I'm hearing right now but thats not really a bad thing in my eyes. A new semi cool car with good feedback is all I really want.

MaCruz · 02-02-2010, 04:32 PM

Also Honda probably has one of the most bang for the buck features.

Teabaggins · 02-02-2010, 04:32 PM

on second thought; why are you buying a new car?

you got 20k burning a hole in your pocket? buy slightly used(under 30k miles), save the rest of the cash

goddamn kids....

DJ Manyak · 02-02-2010, 04:34 PM

i would suggest buying a bike and spending the rest on blu ray's

02-02-2010, 04:06 PM	#1
carpaltonnel Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:New York, Long Island Blu-ray collection:118 Blu-ray reviews:7	"My first "NEW" Car, I'm thinging Volkswagen" Well it has taken along time to get my s*** together but that day has finally arrived, my first new car will be mine in less than 6 months. I know I like Volkswagens and reviews have been mainly positive, but I was hoping to talk to Volkswagen owners here for some more insight. Seems the only negitive I have been hearing is some electrical issues, even with brand new cars...thats kind of scary. My main reasons for making this thread is are: 1. Talking with new car owners of the past and present to see what the smartest buy is. 2. Talk with Volkswagen Owners to hear pros and cons of owning one. 3. Help with the "Buying a new car for the first time" process. Thanks to all who post!

02-02-2010, 04:11 PM	#2
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	If you do go VW please go TDi. Those cars are SIC. Also, since you are getting your first new car, don't be afraid to WALK AWAY. It's the strongest message you can send to a sales person/stealership. Last edited by mikejet; 02-02-2010 at 04:15 PM.

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Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	buy a honda, bro

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MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:959 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	Honda/Acura FTW!!! J/K.. but VW has had better ratings now than before. They had several electrical problems in the past.

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02-02-2010, 04:28 PM	#14
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:959 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	POLL please

02-02-2010, 04:30 PM	#15
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	I think Honda still makes the CP model 4 door Civic which is the value Civic with no extras. No Vtec either. I love my Fit though.

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02-02-2010, 04:34 PM	#20
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