car shopping

[netmouse]

A couple months ago we narrowed my car search down to Volkswagon. I really like the german engineering and the look and feel of the cars along with various features. I've test-driven the Jetta, the Golf, and the Beetle.

Tonight I finally got a solid sense that the golf is not the car for me.

If I buy one of the cars currently at the local dealer, I'm deciding between a Galaxy Blue 2004 Beetle GLS and a Spice Red 2004 Jetta. Both are discounted for having been a service loaner or show car. Neither has more than 3000 miles on it and both would carry full new-car warranty.

Any thoughts?

Comments

[yix.livejournal.com]

I really like the Jetta's actually...though I have not driven a Beetle, so I'm not sure I can compare. I have heard the repair cost nightmares that batwrangler mentioned, but like them, I'm guessing the newness will make that less of an issue for you.

And on the plus side, learning how to repair some of the things in the Jetta isn't too difficult...and sort of fun.