May be trading the Phin for a GTI 337, updates later today.. - Page 4

DirtMonkey_NWB6S4 · 08-06-2002, 11:22 AM

woofpup · 08-06-2002, 11:22 AM

It definitely doesn't apply to the Passat or New Beetle.

DirtMonkey_NWB6S4 · 08-06-2002, 12:20 PM

The car is also assembled in Brazil. I don't care what anyone says, there IS a difference between VW's made in Germany and ones made in Mexico and Brazil.

TZL · 08-06-2002, 01:03 PM

C-Double · 08-06-2002, 03:02 PM

Chipped 337 vs. A4?! You might as well strap a seat onto your engine and drive it that way. The ride won't be that much different. Please don't clog this board with comparisons of your 337 to an '02 A4. It's apples and oranges.

By the way, my trunk lock works fine and I can get my car into first gear. How about you?!?!

frostback · 08-06-2002, 03:28 PM

I had that same problem with a 99 TDI 2 door. It caused me to sell it. I can't handle squeeks.

Singletrack · 08-06-2002, 03:54 PM

ChuckTigre · 08-06-2002, 04:51 PM

Peppe1.8T · 08-06-2002, 05:06 PM

I had a 01 GTI VR6. Quality issues that is all I have to say. Don't get the 337. Check out the new R & T page 61 Sept issue. 2003 GTI new design will have the 3.2L VR6 with 240hp. I am also hoping that the handling will be improved on the GTI. That will be my next car when my lease is up.

Marc Collins · 08-06-2002, 05:41 PM

but the fit and finish is excellent on both.

08-06-2002, 11:22 AM	#31
DirtMonkey_NWB6S4 Junior Member Account #: 9014 Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,105	20th Anv. Ed. for the USA and 25th Anv. Ed. for Europe __________________

08-06-2002, 11:22 AM	#32
woofpup Senior Member Account #: 19819 Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 5,424	Yeah, I should've been more specific. I was thinking of the four door Golfs and Jettas It definitely doesn't apply to the Passat or New Beetle.

08-06-2002, 12:20 PM	#33
DirtMonkey_NWB6S4 Junior Member Account #: 9014 Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,105	Seats are very nice. fit, finish and materials are second rate. The car is also assembled in Brazil. I don't care what anyone says, there IS a difference between VW's made in Germany and ones made in Mexico and Brazil. __________________

08-06-2002, 01:03 PM	#34
TZL Junior Member Account #: 18558 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 958	don't forget the larger audis too A6 2.7t/ 4.2, S6, S8... __________________ 2004 Audi S4 (B6) Avant...Maybe...Maybe Not 2002 Audi A4 (B6) Avant 1.8t 2001 Audi A6 2.8Q 1999 Dodge Viper GTS ACR 2003 Corvette Z06 MKIV Supra TT BPU+++.....SOLD!

08-06-2002, 03:02 PM	#35
C-Double New Member Account #: 28120 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 42	You're nuts Chipped 337 vs. A4?! You might as well strap a seat onto your engine and drive it that way. The ride won't be that much different. Please don't clog this board with comparisons of your 337 to an '02 A4. It's apples and oranges. By the way, my trunk lock works fine and I can get my car into first gear. How about you?!?!

08-06-2002, 03:28 PM	#36
frostback New Member Account #: 40508 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 78	Re: Read my description below: I had that same problem with a 99 TDI 2 door. It caused me to sell it. I can't handle squeeks.

08-06-2002, 03:54 PM	#37
Singletrack AudiWorld Super User Account #: 25380 Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 16,037	I'm sure there is, no question - good point. __________________ 2008(9?) S5 - ordered 3/29/08 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2000 A6 2.7T - Sold "On the run from Johnny Law; ain't no trip to Cleveland."

08-06-2002, 04:51 PM	#38
ChuckTigre Junior Member Account #: 38840 Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 833	Yes, that may be so. But you all keep saying "vw", NOT Golf, so it sounds as if you're generalizing. __________________

08-06-2002, 05:06 PM	#39
Peppe1.8T AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 32437 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CT Posts: 1,088	Re: May be trading the Phin for a GTI 337, updates later today.. I had a 01 GTI VR6. Quality issues that is all I have to say. Don't get the 337. Check out the new R & T page 61 Sept issue. 2003 GTI new design will have the 3.2L VR6 with 240hp. I am also hoping that the handling will be improved on the GTI. That will be my next car when my lease is up. __________________ 2008 Montego Blue BMW 135i

08-06-2002, 05:41 PM	#40
Marc Collins Junior Member Account #: 33793 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,750	VW fit and finish is the same as Audi. Some of the VW parts/trim quality aren't quite as nice... but the fit and finish is excellent on both.

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