Switch out Auto for Stick in 2002 Jetta 1.8t?

Yes it can be done easily by just trading the car in on another! Would be cheaper too...

Thank you. I will next time for sure!

Numan St. Louis, MO

:-) Yep. Kind of thought that but had to ask. Thank you.

Numan St. Louis, MO

Yea! I am not alone. Mine keeps 3rd too long and roughly shifts to 4rth and then switches to 5th too early and has too little power when turning corners. I will also have a stick next time.

I have had the normal problems with the window clip breaking and the window dropping down into the door plus the coils failing but haven't had other problems.

This is my first and last VW. I bought foreign this time because I thought is would make a differnce. Hmmm.

Yes I think the program could be different but I think it has to do a lot with EPA/Federal standards. My Mom's 2.0 94 Jetta and my 99 GLX Passat all shift the same way especially going into top gear too soon. Tip- I have learned if you push the gas pedal quicker it will downshift a lot sooner. You don't have to go to the floor but just move your foot faster. Give it a try!