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Mattman88
06-25-2007, 07:48 AM
Hey everyone I am looking at a newer car and I am interested in jetta 1.8t's. I am looking for something reliable, fairly quick (not a rocket), and and good on gas. Is this the car for me? Please give me any info you have on them if you have experience with them.
400exrider707
06-25-2007, 07:57 AM
Originally posted by Mattman88
Hey everyone I am looking at a newer car and I am interested in jetta 1.8t's. I am looking for something reliable, fairly quick (not a rocket), and and good on gas. Is this the car for me? Please give me any info you have on them if you have experience with them.


This car will exceed your expecations except for the not a rocket category cause they are a rocket...

My buddy has an 03 with the 1.8t and an APR tuned chip, holy moly the chips add a ton off power, they are very quick, handle excellent, and no matter how hard he drives it it still pulls a minimum of 29mpg.


It holds up very well too, just replaced the rotors and pads at 90,xxx miles, they were original, and he is not easy on them!
Mattman88
06-25-2007, 09:39 AM
thats what I like to hear
Ripitupfilms
06-25-2007, 09:54 AM
vwvortex.com

power isnt really there untill u tune it with small mods
400exrider707
06-25-2007, 10:06 AM
If you're interested my buddy is selling his 03, its on ebay right now, apr tuned, it runs good and handles awesome...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volkswagen-Jetta-2003-VW-Jetta-GLS-1-8-Turbo-APR-Tuned-Fast_W0QQitemZ270137195815QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6021Q QssPageNameZWDVW
Mattman88
06-25-2007, 10:19 AM
thanks for the link, but that is a little too far away. Your friend has a very nice car though. Hopefully he has good luck selling it.
coolex
06-25-2007, 03:40 PM
my friend had an 01 -03 not sure had the turbo, chipped and a couple other things, ive actaully been in it when it beat few exhaust'ed 5.0's
Mattman88
06-25-2007, 09:02 PM
400exrider707 do you by any chance know what octane your friend runs in his jetta. Does upgrading the ecu by any chance make it need to run on higher octane fuel.
400exrider707
06-25-2007, 09:05 PM
Originally posted by Mattman88
400exrider707 do you by any chance know what octane your friend runs in his jetta. Does upgrading the ecu by any chance make it need to run on higher octane fuel.


It depends what tune you get he has the 93 octane tune, but even at the higher price of gas, 29mpg is pretty cool even when you pretty much run WOT everywhere...

His has a two tune chip so you can turn it back to stock at any time which you can get away with 87 though I believe VW recommends 91.
K_Fulk
06-26-2007, 09:01 PM
My buddies girlfriend is trying to sell hers.

It is in PA also. There looking to get $23000 out of it.

Here are some pics.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=008&sspagename=STRK%3AMEDW%3AIT&viewitem=&item=180130006061&rd=1,1
450r51
06-26-2007, 10:31 PM
stock 1.8's are fast but no where near a rocket.

there nice cars and for a grand in extras you can have a very quick car that will beat up on vr's anyday.
Ripitupfilms
06-27-2007, 12:18 AM
chipped and piped vrs :ermm: :o
400exrider707
06-27-2007, 06:09 AM
A chip on a non turbo car isn't quite as big of an improvement as a chip on a turbo car...


My buddies chipped 1.8T is turning about 19.5 lbs of boost.
mac450
06-27-2007, 02:21 PM
slow beat em in the wrx and 240 all day... :cool:
DF400ex
06-27-2007, 10:31 PM
it's a great car. I'm looking for one myself. I was going to buy a Lancer EVO 9 when I got get back from Iraq, but my girl is pregnant and we are getting married so I need a 4 door, lol.

A friend of mine has one and it's pretty quick. I like the 1.8t GLI. Definitely the best looking model. Best part is it's a very well built car
400exrider707
06-28-2007, 06:31 AM
Originally posted by DF400ex
it's a great car. I'm looking for one myself. I was going to buy a Lancer EVO 9 when I got get back from Iraq, but my girl is pregnant and we are getting married so I need a 4 door, lol.

A friend of mine has one and it's pretty quick. I like the 1.8t GLI. Definitely the best looking model. Best part is it's a very well built car


Get a 4 door GTI, sweet cars and pretty quick off the showroom floor, chip them and they're beasts. APR claims 303ft-lbs on the 93 tune. Thats impressive for a 2.0 turbo.
ny300exrider
06-28-2007, 09:01 PM
Originally posted by DF400ex
it's a great car. I'm looking for one myself. I was going to buy a Lancer EVO 9 when I got get back from Iraq, but my girl is pregnant and we are getting married so I need a 4 door, lol.

A friend of mine has one and it's pretty quick. I like the 1.8t GLI. Definitely the best looking model. Best part is it's a very well built car
i was set on getting myself a pickup truck but i crossed paths with a 2004.5 1.8t gli and now im in lovvvee. im going to try to go check it out tommorow. i hope it works out, i can deffinitly picture myself rocking the jetta.
Mattman88
06-29-2007, 08:04 AM
Originally posted by 400exrider707
Get a 4 door GTI, sweet cars and pretty quick off the showroom floor, chip them and they're beasts. APR claims 303ft-lbs on the 93 tune. Thats impressive for a 2.0 turbo.

It seems like a lot of people are in the same situation I am in. I didnt realize that vw made a 2.0 turbo.
400exrider707
06-29-2007, 08:14 AM
Originally posted by Mattman88
It seems like a lot of people are in the same situation I am in. I didnt realize that vw made a 2.0 turbo.


All of the new VW's have new motors, its either 2.0 turbo or 2.5 five cylinder. Its a lambo V10 cut in half essentially.