[Malloy]

:shock:

So I decided on the Jetta, since I needed to have 4 doors to bring out the clients (afterall, work is paying for teh car and I really really liked the VR6. For those not familair, I encourage you guys to check this link out. Its a cool design , and sounds sweeeeeeeeeeeet while offering a lot of grunt.

lemme finda link...

 

[Malloy]

24v asymmetric narrow angle V6: (right one)

It has VVT also....very slick motor.

VR6 Info: http://autozine.kyul.net/technical_school/engine/tech_engine_packaging.htm

I wanted to spend ~20k, so my car allowance would cover car pmt and insurance. Started lookin for a 20k 4door car, and realized they were mostly gay. Nothing from Toyota, Honda etc that had any cahojnes and had potential. Jettas are dimea dozen, but I always like the C pillar with its flared out 1/4s. Can look mean with the right wheels/stance. I also thought they were the nicest stock wheels to come out in a long time. The color was really smooth too, and its new for 03...so its not common really. This body style stops in 04, so I will probably rarely ever see the same car on the road.

So, 1st choice was 1.8t Jetta, since you can get another 35hp and 55ftlbs with just a chip. Drove one, didnt like it. Way to peaky for me.

I then drove the 6sp VR6, and it was just badass...and sounded so good. Sporty interior too (3spoke leather, big bolsters etc.) Spent the extra 3k for it They dyno ~180/180 @ wheels stock.

http://www.allaboutvolkswagens.com/24vdyno182hp4thgearWEB.jpg

With chip/supporting mods Ill be at 200/200+ at wheels, but with drastically improved power band. I cant find the dyno of hte chippe car...but it was so linear...quite surprising.

 

[Malloy]

Nice GTS! I still cant find a remotely clean one around these parts.

99.5-03 is the same body style for the Jetta. Its def. no Caddy