If you keep cars for a long time Turbo Chargers like on the 1.8T can be very expensive to replace. Sounds like the 2.0 will be all you need.
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20 years ago
Howdy! It seems we have some diehard practical VW owners in this
> group so I am soliciting your opinions.
>
> We're looking at Jetta wagons to replace a '97 Honda Accord Wagon LX
> that the dealer tells us needs $ 3000 worth of work (head gasket
> leaking, needs new exhaust manifold, SRS unit needs replaced etc..).
> After that bombshell we decided we were due for a new car.
>
> The Vicious Mrs.© drove a GLS 1.8T the other day and it was pretty
> sweet with leather and sport packages. I drove a GLS auto yesterday
> that was basic except for the Monsoon speakers. I really don't see
> much difference between the two besides the leather seating. I did not > drive the 1.8T.
>
> It's mostly her car and she's not picky about cars. Her driving
> consist of mostly shuttling the World's Cutest Evil Spawn© to school
> and perhaps twice yearly trips of 500 miles or more with the
> occasional weekend jaunt thrown in. We're in Sacramento now but moving
> to Texas in late spring of 2004. Other than our hideous Vehicle
> License Fee in CA any reason not to buy one in CA?
>
> Given the above is there a good reason to lay out the extra for the > 1.8T?
>
> I have to admit I have a soft spot for the VW- I had a 86' Golf way
> back when and loved it. We are also looking at the Subaru wagons but
> haven't driven one yet.
>
> Thanks...
>
> Cow