2008 Volkswagen Jetta Reviewed

                                                                                         

Volkswagen may not produce vehicles as luxurious as BMW produces. They do not even have the dependability of a Japanese car like a Toyota. But millions around the world has proclaimed their love for the Volkswagen brand. It has been associated with the popularity of the Beetle which is one of the most famous vehicles in the world.

Steve Purdy of The Auto Channel is one of the numerous Volkswagen fans. Recently, the automotive expert reviewed the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta which is one of the vehicles which Volkswagen has redesigned to attract more American car buyers.

According to Purdy, the new Jetta is given a new and more attractive exterior design. "The most attractive element of its design, I think, is the distinctive chrome grille that adorns all VWs now, in this case it’s sort of a chrome goatee," writes Purdy.

He added that this same styling cue was used on the minivan which Volkswagen unveiled at the recently concluded Chicago Auto Show. "We saw the newest iteration of that grille in Chicago last week as VW introduced their new minivan. They have certainly achieved an instantly recognizable design with that grille," added Purdy.

Purdy also pointed out that the Volkswagen Jetta is priced higher than some of its direct competitors. "These Mexico-built Jettas start at $16,990 for the S 2.5 model. That’s noticeably more than most of the other entry-level small sedans. Our SE 2.5 shows a base price of $19,760 and the only options on our test car are a 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic control for just about a grand and an I Pod adapter for about two hundred bucks. With the $640 destination charge the sticker shows $21,674. Again, it’s a bit pricier than most of its direct competitors, but it comes with more content than some as well," Purdy wrote.

With that price tag come a lot of features which enhances the overall value of the car. "Some of the standard equipment includes: anti-theft alarm with immobilizer, in-dash 6-CD changer, Sirius Satellite Radio with 3 months service, auxiliary input jack, 16-inch alloy wheels with all-weather tires, cruise control, adjustable steering wheel, tire pressure monitoring system, vented disc brakes in front, heated front seats (that get really hot), power windows with express down and up, and plenty more," Purdy enthused.

With those features, and the performance of the vehicle, the Jetta may be enough for some people to part with their money. It can be equipped with aftermarket parts like Bilstein shocks for better performance.

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Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.


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