I need help buying...

[MetalMasterC]

...a new car. I have my choices narrowed down to the:

VW Jetta
Subaru Impreza
Nissan Sentra

I'm wondering if anyone owns any of these cars, and could help me. Or if you have a better suggestion. Any advice can help, thanks.

 

[JohnTBap]

We have a Beetle. I love it, but it was made in Mexico and has minor annoying things wrong with it. I have heard that VW NOT made in Mexico are still of high quality.

 

[KaterBell]

I say skip the Jetta and upgrade to the VW Passat. V6 4Motion. Woo baby. <wipes drool off mouth>

I'm currently a VW Beetle owner and I have had nothing but good experience with the dealership I go to, and with the VW brand in general. Hope that helps. I'm sure you'll get a lot of other good opinions too.

Let us know what you end up choosing!

 

[*Flower*]

We used to own a Subaru Impreza, and I loved that car!!!
We got great gas mileage, the engine and body integrity were fantastic- the only problem we had with it is when we needed to replace the tires.
Evidently the tire size is unusual enough that not a lot of places carry them- or they didn't used to.
I'd check on that for any vehicle that you're considering before making a final decision.

Good Luck!!!!!!!!!

 

[crazelion]

I have a Nissan Sentra and I love mind. It's a great car. The gas milage is excellent. I have no majors problems with mine. I just had to replace brakes and tires over the years. I have had mine for 10 years and still going strong.

I was to buy a it be the Sentra or new Altima that they have out.

 

[Tina]

I love my Jetta (2001). I really wanted the Passat, but we couldn't afford it with all of the options. We went for the loaded Jetta instead.

 

[mtemm]

if it matters, I understand that the volkswagen's recommend top grade gas, so you probably wouldn't want to use lesser grades. Might make it pricey.

We have a Nissan Altima that is going strong with over 150k miles on it. DH is in sales, so a lot was freeway driving, but still!

 

[Tina]

Only the Passat recommends higher grade gasoline. The Jetta runs on the same old stuff as everyone else.

 

[KaterBell]

My Beetle recommends anything above 91 octane. I use 87, no problems, no pinging... It's been fine!

 

[preshi]

My 2002 Jetta GLS says to use 87 octane...

I personally dont like 4 cylinder cars the darn thing is just too slow for me but it was all I could afford... she's cute and reliable but a little on the slow side for me.

 

[Tina]

My Jetta is the 4 cylinder GLS too. I really wish I had the 6 cylinder. When we bought it, it was supposed to by DH's new car, so Mr. Cheapo said the 4 banger would be fine for him (although I did talk him into the leather and sunroof!!). Well, lo and behold, just 6 months later he decides to ditch my Ford Explorer for a new Tacoma. Guess which one he's driving? You got it, the V6 Tacoma. I love my Jetta, but I would like a little more power.

 

[Luckymommyx2]

I love my Passat! I don't put the high grade gas in it and I haven't had any problems with it. My neighbor has one that has over 250k miles on and it just keeps going and going. Good luck!

 

[jamsmom]

So, have you made a decision?

 

[MosMom]

Go with the Jetta, VW's have great resale value and are great cars!