Just bought 2009 Jetta Sportwagen TDI - anyone else get one yet?

[mico]

Just became available:

JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI AUTO
Exterior Color: 8E8E REFLEX SILVER METALLIC
Interior Color: MQ BLACK V-TEX LEATHERETTE
Options: 3FU BIG ROOF SYSTEM
4X4 REAR SIDE AIRBAGS
JWM JETTA WAGON MAT KIT (PORT INSTALLED)
PIT I-POD ADAPTOR
PJD 17" AVIGNON ALLOY WHEELS

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Estimated Total MSRP $27,838


Commnum VIN Status
392982 3VWTL81K89M268434 Dealer Stock

MSRP, no markup.

First one to sign the contract gets it, no deposits!

[JUANE DSG TDI]

is it Mexican Made?

[echoout]

Aren't they all? Or did I miss something?

Quote, originally posted by JUANE DSG TDI »

is it Mexican Made?

[dr61]

The VIN starts with a 3, so made in Mexico, like all JSW's. German car VIN's start with a W.
Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V...umber

[megavites]

Iheart,
by Mini cooper'ish, you mean bumpy?
Any rubbing issues in the wheel wells?

[Marc_G]

Mico,

Looks like a nice JSW. But I'm still enjoying the sedan I bought from you on Monday. Great car and a smooth transaction. Thanks for your help. Took the first extended trip today. Stop and go traffic south to San Jose and smooth return: 44MPG.

Marc

[mico]

Quote, originally posted by Marc_G »

Mico, Looks like a nice JSW. But I'm still enjoying the sedan I bought from you on Monday. Great car and a smooth transaction. Thanks for your help. Took the first extended trip today. Stop and go traffic south to San Jose and smooth return: 44MPG. Marc

I am glad you are enjoying it...
I have the front license plate bracket, and I will drop it off probably next week.

BTW, the sportswagen was sold withing 2 hours, and will be delivered today.

[Iheart1980]

Quote, originally posted by megavites »

Iheart, by Mini cooper'ish, you mean bumpy? Any rubbing issues in the wheel wells?

I would use the term firm. I'm not low enough to rub but, I should be fine when I drop it a little more.

[2ndGenVW]

Quote, originally posted by Iheart1980 »

Lets see some sportwagens! After 3 weeks and 1500 miles I'm lovin it. Probably averaging 35 city and 43 hwy, and the mileage is still getting better.

Iheart1980,

Your Sportswagen looks awesome!

Can you post any more pics of it?

[Blue91]

Got me a Graphite Blue TDI DSG Sportwagen today. Will post pictures once it arrives from the port. Then will post pics once I put wheels on it b/c the stockers are ugly, lol.

[megavites]

iheart,
can you post the specs on the wheels.
do you have to run different offsets front to back? I was reading that 8.5" rims would need at least 42mm offset on the sportwagen,

[Iheart1980]

Quote, originally posted by 2ndGenVW »

Iheart1980, Your Sportswagen looks awesome! Can you post any more pics of it?

Thanks, I'll post em as soon as I take em. The wheels are 19x8 et 50 with 225/25/19 tires.

[Iheart1980]

Quote, originally posted by megavites »

iheart, can you post the specs on the wheels. do you have to run different offsets front to back? I was reading that 8.5" rims would need at least 42mm offset on the sportwagen,

The wagon's clearance are the same as the sedans. You can fit anything, it just depends on what you want. Post up the wheels and tires you wanna use as well as your ride height and people will tell you yes or no.

[megavites]

Iheart,
any more pics yet?

[Iheart1980]

Quote, originally posted by megavites »

Iheart, any more pics yet?

As requested

[5309]

awesome.. did u lower it?

[Iheart1980]

Quote, originally posted by 5309 »

awesome.. did u lower it?

Yea, its sitting on koni coilovers, all the way up in the back half way in the front.

[5309]

sweet i have had koni on my A3 for the past year and love them.

[megavites]

Wow! Nicely done!

[2ndGenVW]

Looks great!

The bigger wheels make a huge difference in the appearance of the JSW.

And, I've always been a fan of CHs.

[95GLX]

Friend of mine told me that someone already traded in a 2009 TDi Wagon at his dealership. He wanted to step up to a BMW!

They are trying to sell it for over 27K and it has 19" RS4 wheels on it. Grey with no S/R and around 2k on the clock!

[mico]

I have one more on the way. If anyone LOCAL - from SF Bay Area - is interested - email me.

[megavites]

Iheart,
if you don't mind,
what did the Koni coil install run on your Sportwagen?

I'm seriously considering the Koni's. Which model/part # did you install? Is it the FSD's? Are they the sedan springs?

Sorry for all the questions.

Modified by megavites at 7:05 PM 10-16-2008


Modified by megavites at 7:19 PM 10-16-2008

[andylyco]

Greetings 'texers- I'm a regular in the Corrado forum and on tdiclub.com, but I had been avoiding the Mk5 forum until I saw this thread.
We bought our Variant from Dublin VW (just SE of San Fran) on Sept 13 and have almost 2500 miles on it so far. (We did have to drive it home to Vegas!) Reflex Silver/black int, 6 spd, pano roof, TDI. We wanted the rear airbags but passed because we were anxious to buy and we stumbled on this one. We absolutely LOVE it, and are looking forward to some springs, wheels, etc. I've already done all the vag com tricks and had some tint applied. The big question- we're getting 40mpg in mixed driving, and we drive it quite enthusiastically!!
I just got back from a trip to Berlin/London where I picked up brochures for the Golf Variant (DE) and Golf Estate (GB), and as mentioned earlier, the lack of options in the states makes me jealous. How's a 6 spd, 4motion TDI with pano roof, xenon's, factory 18"s and a sport suspension package with two-tone leather (real leather) sport seats sound?
Feel free to holler with any questions you have about these beasts- I've been doing my homework!

Quote, originally posted by JUANE DSG TDI »

is it Mexican Made?

The wagons I saw in Europe were all German made, and of course all ours are from Puebla, Mexico.
And two questions for you guys- does anyone have a problem with more brake dust on the rear wheels than the fronts??? This is the 1st car I've owned with that issue, and I don't remember seeing it on the sedans.
For the tdi guys- can someone pull their plastic engine cover and check for any seepage around the top of the injectors? We have the smallest amount of dampness around #2 and 3 cylinder injector seals. #1 & 4 are dry or I wouldn't have even noticed it but for the difference.

[Iheart1980]

Quote, originally posted by andylyco »

And two questions for you guys- does anyone have a problem with more brake dust on the rear wheels than the fronts??? This is the 1st car I've owned with that issue, and I don't remember seeing it on the sedans.

I get more dust on the rear as well.

[maloosheck]

Quote, originally posted by Iheart1980 »

I get more dust on the rear as well.

Make sure your handbrake is not overtightened.

[andylyco]

Good idea- Next week I'll jack up the rear and check how easily the wheels spin.

[2ohgti]

Quote, originally posted by hid3 »

Hey! This is not Jetta! It's Golf Variant!

They are called Jettas in the U.S. Do Golfs have this front end in Europe?

Love the wagon btw

[andylyco]

Quote, originally posted by 2ohgti »

They are called Jettas in the U.S. Do Golfs have this front end in Europe?<picture>

Yes they do- I took this picture at a Berlin VW dealer 2 weeks ago. Golf Variant. They also have the option of xenons and headlight sprayers.

[09JettaSportWagon]

2ohgti : What size wheels are they and which wheels are they? What size tires did it come with? Nice Wagon

[TDI pilot]

Why, yes, I did get one, just last week:

It's got more power than my 2006 TDI but it's quieter and smoother. A few things in my 2006 that aren't in the 2009: fold-flat front passenger seat, 12V power outlet on the console near the parking brake lever (which is a shame since the AUX input is close by inside the armrest compartment), remote fuel-filler door release, cover on the small compartment forward of the gearshift. On the other hand, just below the rear-seat air vents on the back of the center console is a handy AC outlet.