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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 5:34 pm
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rickyriver
 
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Not liking the Jetta
Originally Posted by drzoidberg
CONS:

- Interior full of hard plastics (though not quite old Chrysler terrible); obviously looks like they tried to cut costs.
- Brake pedal could use a stiffer response.
- The 2.5L 170 hp base engine feels laggy at low RPM; it's not turbo-ed though?
- Side view mirrors on the small side.
- Exterior design is a bit bland.

Conclusion: Overall, the Jetta was a nice drive, a more unusual pick from the Emerald Aisle.
I rented the Jetta a couple weeks ago. I am not liking it. It has the loudest wind noise among all the different cars I have rented. The Ford Fusion, or the Chevy Malibu, was much quiter when driving on the highway.

I totally agree with the "HARD Plastics" thing. Don't like it either.

I do like the layout of the control panel. It's not fancy, but very clean, nicely laid out, and no-nonsense. Very easy to find the control you are looking for while you are driving.
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