Monday, January 9, 2012

EARTHY CAR OF THE WEEK: 2006 Red Volkswagen Jetta GLI

2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, Sedan, Red, 81136 mi, $12,900 http://bit.ly/wvfXg9 Compact, 6-spd auto-shift, MPG = 22/29

FEATURES / SPECS
MSN Autos http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Spec_Glance.aspx?year=2006&make=Volkswagen&model=Jetta&trimid=101680#trimsel

Yahoo! Autos http://autos.yahoo.com/volkswagen/jetta-sedan/2006/gli/features.html

AOL Autos http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2006-GLI__4dr_Sedan/specs/

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EXPERT REVIEWS
NewCarTestDrive http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2006-GLI__4dr_Sedan/expert-review/
“The new Volkswagen Jetta lineup features a complete line of models for 2006. A sporty turbocharged GLI model joins the line along with a fuel-efficient TDI turbo diesel. That's in addition to the most popular models, which are powered by a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine. 
The Jetta was redesigned and re-engineered from the ground up midway through the 2005 model year. 
The new Jetta GLI features a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with a broad power curve boasting 0-60 in 6.7 seconds. 
Regardless of engine, we found the new Jetta responsive around town and comfortable on long trips. Volkswagens are known for handling, and the new Jetta carves through corners with precision. Indeed, the GLI reminds us why Germany is renowned for building excellent sports sedans. 
The new Jetta is larger than previous models, and it features a more spacious interior stuffed with convenience and lavished with Volkswagen's legendary attention to detail. Its driver enjoys excellent visibility and ease of use with logical controls and instruments. Build quality is superb inside and out. All in all, the new Jetta is a solid car” 
“The turbocharged GLI…adds or upgrades a number of features: eight-way manually adjustable height and reach sport front seats with fabric upholstery and adjustable head restraints; a three-spoke sport leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and telephone controls; alloy interior trim and drilled pedals; metal loading edge protection for the trunk; special blue-tinted glass; bi-xenon headlamps with auto-leveling and headlight washers; and halogen projector lens foglamps. GLIs ride on 17-inch summer performance tires on 7x17-inch alloy wheels.” 
“[The New Jetta] is larger, dimensionally as well as visually, in every direction. Compared to the previous Jetta, it has a longer wheelbase and wider track…and there's a larger trunk and more interior room, particularly for rear seat passengers.” 
“Volkswagen interiors are closely studied by the competition for good reason. Volkswagen designers accomplish more with less, combining expensive-looking materials with simple but attractive styling and excellent ergonomics. The result is inviting cockpits that are pleasant places to spend time behind the wheel.”  
“As soon as the Jetta pulls away from the curb, there's a noticeable feel of solidness and a clear sense of high build quality. As there should be. A large part of the investment in the Jetta went toward increasing structural integrity. The stronger structure forms not only a more solid grounding for suspension and drivetrain components, it helps reduce unwanted noise from being transmitted into the cabin. 
The other element that was considered most critical in the design of this performance-oriented car was the suspension. This is, without question, the best handling front-wheel-drive car Volkswagen has ever produced yet, somewhat paradoxically, it all starts with the new multi-link setup in the tail of the car.” 
“The all-new Volkswagen Jetta is a delectable dish of European-bred automotive technology, superior materials and tangibly good build quality. This new Jetta is both a comfortable long-range cruiser and a snappy runabout. 
For those who want to make quicker progress down the road, the turbocharged GLI is a slick performer right out of the box. As a platform for the furious youth who want to go fast, it might be the best since the original GTI.”
At A Glance http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2006-GLI__4dr_Sedan/at-a-glance/

Vehix.com http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2006/volkswagen/jetta-sedan
 

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