Hi, Guest
06-18-2010, 07:15 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-18-2010, 07:17 AM by Frost__2001.)
I have to say focus, I've been doing my reasearch into the New Jetta, and Focus, I've driven the Cruze at my work as there were 2 of them for some GM PR event thing.
My Opinion on the Cruze,
I can say it drives nice, for a 4 banger from GM, the engine is smooth, shifts nicely, I'll admit the quality is improving, and its very now for a Gm Product, but there is the level of cheapness to it you just can't shake. The first production year of them are all built in Korea by Daewoo until they finish upgrading their US factory to produce them, and well... I know the starting price here in Canada is expected to be about $14,000.00. but out of all honestly I wouldn't buy one, more so because GM will eventually turn these things out like no tomorrow, and to clear their invintories come years end it will be the base car in rental companies for their fleets, and if you look at the Cavalier, and Cobolt in general, if you write one off in an accident it would not be very hard to replace it with another one as there are so many of them out there.
as for the Jetta
I admit I really like this new Jetta, and there is the possibility of VW going ahead with plans for the 2 door version again like they did with the MK2 version makes me impressed. However.... as much as I like VW's, I always have issues with going out and buying one, as if you keep a vw long term they are hyper sensitive for maintance needs, and if ignored long term it could be a major repair bill or car replacement on the horizon for you. The thing that really bothers me about VW the most, is the fact they don't stand behind their cars for the long term like almost all of the other car companies do. Not to mention if this Jetta is produced in it's Mexican plant then the quality will be hit or miss, depending on which day it was produced.
Ford Focus
I really can't wait to drive one and I really really like how it's finally going back to its global looks. but so far I love the look of the new sedan, but I would like to know if ford will be bringing out the Wagon, and 3 Hatch along side a performance version of the focus. but realisticly there is not too much info out there on the Next Gen Focus as of yet.
My Opinion on the Cruze,
I can say it drives nice, for a 4 banger from GM, the engine is smooth, shifts nicely, I'll admit the quality is improving, and its very now for a Gm Product, but there is the level of cheapness to it you just can't shake. The first production year of them are all built in Korea by Daewoo until they finish upgrading their US factory to produce them, and well... I know the starting price here in Canada is expected to be about $14,000.00. but out of all honestly I wouldn't buy one, more so because GM will eventually turn these things out like no tomorrow, and to clear their invintories come years end it will be the base car in rental companies for their fleets, and if you look at the Cavalier, and Cobolt in general, if you write one off in an accident it would not be very hard to replace it with another one as there are so many of them out there.
as for the Jetta
I admit I really like this new Jetta, and there is the possibility of VW going ahead with plans for the 2 door version again like they did with the MK2 version makes me impressed. However.... as much as I like VW's, I always have issues with going out and buying one, as if you keep a vw long term they are hyper sensitive for maintance needs, and if ignored long term it could be a major repair bill or car replacement on the horizon for you. The thing that really bothers me about VW the most, is the fact they don't stand behind their cars for the long term like almost all of the other car companies do. Not to mention if this Jetta is produced in it's Mexican plant then the quality will be hit or miss, depending on which day it was produced.
Ford Focus
I really can't wait to drive one and I really really like how it's finally going back to its global looks. but so far I love the look of the new sedan, but I would like to know if ford will be bringing out the Wagon, and 3 Hatch along side a performance version of the focus. but realisticly there is not too much info out there on the Next Gen Focus as of yet.
I was the only member on this board with a Yellow Focus Sedan, and a 2002+ Euro Facelift on a sedan.