Josh's VW Jetta TDI page, dedicated to the A-3 and A-4 body styles with TurboDiesel engine (90 hp / 66 kw stock)
About me (with regards to a VW Jetta):
Since 8. October 1999 I own a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta A-3 chassis sedan with 1.9 litre TDI engine. It runs like a top
as of 15.11.1999.
I got it when it had 21,000 miles (34,000 km approx).
I get 43 mpg city and 47 - 50 mpg on the highway. :)
Photo 1: my car Photo 2: my car (other side)
Basically i have a/c, am/fm/cass with option for CD changer, moonroof, power locks, alarm, 2x airbags
for front passenger + driver (no side impact bags, that comes starting with A-4), cruise control and the usual number of cupholders for an A-3.
It's like a Jetta GL with some options added, and most importantly the TDI engine!
And now I'm still just under 41,000 miles (May 2001). And my registration is good until August 2001.
Please have a look at my brake repair experience, and don't feel bad if after quite a lot of driving you will have to replace a part or two, they're not meant to last forever after all.
In summer, avoid storing carbonated beverages in the side-pockets! It's a nightmare to clean up.
Many apologies to any viewers who own a Yugo 3-door hatchback, who
were offended by my hasty and insensitive description of it. This comment was removed, and
in the future, putting down or insulting other people's cars will not be allowed on this site. Your car is a highly
valued investment, and this page should promote other people's tastes in automobiles.
see other Jettas and hear about how people like them.
Coming soon
More stuff on my Jetta TDI...
Soon to come: my photos of the San Jose car show on 7. January 1999.
I have a photo of an A-4 Jetta TDI with GLS trim! It's
a real beauty!!! It's green with Beige Velour interior plus
a center console, but no sunroof.
BTW I didn't get to buy it, it was just for show... :(
Update 22.4.2001:
The Jetta TDI has almost 40,000 miles. It's about time to take it to the VW shop for a maintenance service. The brakes could use some work Please see my brake repair experience at Midas on 19.5.2001. They are the brake specialists. The rear brakes should last another 50,000 miles.
Update 20.5.2001:
Just topped 40,000 miles today, with new front brakes. Also on my car are two "Türkantenschoner" (door mounted reflectors) and a "D" sticker which I bought in Germany, just north of the Swiss border from Basel.
Cleaning advice CD changer adviceMAIL:
josh_hanz@hotmail.com
And please see my side project on
Red-
Yellow phases of traffic lights
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