For me, I only wanted the 4 door. The '12 had great build quality. The dashboard materials were absolutely made of a higher quality material than what's in my 2017 Super Duty. Most of the switchgear was better, too.

Funny, I also had a 2000 Jetta. It was a 2.0L with a 5-speed manual and a sunroof. I liked the car but I had quite a few issues with it once it got up to around 125k miles or so. I traded it for a brand new 2010 Jetta (2.5L 5-cylinder, 5-speed manual) with a sunroof and "Vtex" fake leather. I liked the car quite well until I crashed it on icy Vermont roads...hitting 3 trees and rolling down a 40-foot embankment. That insurance payout led to the 2012 GTI...

 

My Jetta was a GLX 6MT, VR6. The MAF died just after the warranty went out. But they fixed it under warranty since I was so low on miles.

Around 80k the front drivers seat turned into a rocking chair. Had a local "Euro-shop" weld it back together for $100 since the dealer wanted $1500 to fix the seat. Sold it to a family friend at 82k. Still going strong.

I don't like 4 doors on small cars like the Golf. I think it looks silly. Plus, I only use the back seat when I drop it down to load crap in it. It's also a great excuse to not drive the crew to lunch.

 

Yeah, you had the luxury Jetta. The VR6 was a good motor. We had 2 EuroVans (a '99 and an '02) which we enjoyed despite needing fairly constant repairs. They just drove so much better than other minivans at the time.

But anyway, enjoy your new VW...I'm sure it will be a fun car to own.

 

Took the jet skis to the lake this weekend. Nice weather.

 

From what I see in the photo, the first thing you had to do was backup that combo. That must have been an adventure, especial with that short jet ski trailer.

 

Quadruple towing is my limit when it comes to backing up..... Actually that picture was when we got back. I unhook the jet skis and hand dolly them into the garage. I would like to say I am that good backing up, but that is not the case.

 

Great looking truck. And...WOW...what campground is that???

 

Took the words right outa my mouth!

 

I'm not sure it's a "fun" pic of my truck, but the truck sure pulled the fun with her!
In Stowe Vermont this past weekend for a little bike trip thru the gaps! Funnn!

{pictured} I'm the drunk in the black shirt.

 

Sold my 2008 Rubicon and bought this Cirrus 820 Camper. Loving the choice so far.

 

What tonneau is that? Ultragroove Metal?

 

Very nice camper
I had a small one yrs ago that we put in our 2004 f 250 crew cab short box lots of good times till my 2 boys got too big for sleeping on dinette table. That's the biggest over the cab I've seen (Maybe because of short box) how does it handle?

 

I also really like the look of this setup. Very nice!

 

Perfect !! In your face RED ..! Beautiful garage too ..

 

We are empty nesters now so don't have to worry about kids. Now which one of the 16 grandkids gets to sleep in there with us....
The only thing I have on the truck in this picture are the lower StableLoads from Torklift. I just got the upper in this week and have yet to put them on. There is a fair amount of rocking side to side, nothing dangerous, just not very comfortable. I hope the upper StableLoads solves that. If not I'll be adding a BigWig

Thanks for the comments guys. I went form this;



2008 Rubicon w/ 37s & 5.7 HEMI Transplant

to this;




I bought it from Tom's CamperLand in Mesa, AZ. They had some with a white exterior and white jacks. The grey and black look much better on my truck. Not only do I get to drive a MUCH NICER more POWERFUL vehicle, I have a toilet and a shower! I put the back seats up and set the table and chairs in there. Still have room for the inflatable SeaEagle Kayak I plan to buy.