# Suggestions for car to replace Jetta TDI? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 9, 2016, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503 "2016-07-09T21:16:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TSBG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/77aa72/32.png) [@TSBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TSBG)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2016, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/1 "2016-07-09T21:16:49Z")
We’re one of many who got screwed by VW. We’re going to sell my wife’s SportWagen back and get something new. But what? Wife likes about the VW: Handling and performance Comfortable seats/cabin Gas mileage Wagon capacity What cars (wagons) would be good possible replacements in a comparable price range? Sedan or small SUV might work, but preference is for a wagon. Thanks! ETA …and feel free to change ‘cat’ to ‘car’ in the thread title. Not my day it appears. ---
**Author:** ![TSBG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/77aa72/32.png) [@TSBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TSBG)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2016, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/2 "2016-07-09T21:18:18Z")
Oops, I meant to post in IMHO, but I supposed this could be a great debate as well… Mods, do as you see fit. Sorry! ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2016, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/3 "2016-07-09T22:14:07Z")
Moved. I can’t change he title from here. I’ll get to it in a bit. ---
**Author:** ![Goofus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7feea3/32.png) [@Goofus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Goofus)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2016, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/4 "2016-07-09T22:35:49Z")
How about a Jetta wagon with a gasoline engine? Or is “no VWs” an implied requirement? ---
**Author:** ![jz78817](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jz78817/32/1028_2.png) [@jz78817](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jz78817)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2016, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/5 "2016-07-09T23:10:21Z")
> [@TSBG](#): > > We’re one of many who got screwed by VW. We’re going to sell my wife’s SportWagen back and get something new. But what? > > Wife likes about the VW: > > Handling and performance > Comfortable seats/cabin > Gas mileage > Wagon capacity > > What cars (wagons) would be good possible replacements in a comparable price range? > > Sedan or small SUV might work, but preference is for a wagon. > > Thanks! > > ETA > > …and feel free to change ‘cat’ to ‘car’ in the thread title. Not my day it appears. the “wagon” part is going to shorten the list considerably. If a hatch like the Mazda 3 is acceptable, maybe take a look at it. Mazda cars generally have above average handling. ---
**Author:** ![Marion\_Wormer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d07c76/32.png) [@Marion\_Wormer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marion_Wormer)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2016, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/6 "2016-07-09T23:19:14Z")
I’d suggest a Manx or a Maine Coon Cat. Like the TDI they are unusual and fun to be around. (It’s okay to joke about the typo in the thread title isn’t it?) ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2016, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/7 "2016-07-09T23:29:12Z")
I’d just ask Toonces directly. ---
**Author:** ![Helena330](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/helena330/32/531_2.png) [@Helena330](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena330)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2016, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/8 "2016-07-09T23:36:09Z")
I figured your cat Jetta died and I was going to post condolences. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2016, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/9 "2016-07-09T23:41:17Z")
Your local animal shelter probably has a large assortment of cats available for adoption, and they’ve already been fixed and have their shots. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![\_dev\_goat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/_/85e7bf/32.png) [@\_dev\_goat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/_dev_goat)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2016, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/10 "2016-07-09T23:48:25Z")
I’m in the same boat as you, amigo. Bought a 2014 Passat TDI after I posted about how shitty my Audi was getting a few months ago. Been absolutely loving the car. Personal record of 55mpg on a recent beach trip. Paid 18,500 for it and buyback offer is like 27,600. Really considering just trading it back in for another Passat right now, just keeping an eye on the used car inventory for something nice. Would prefer to keep it because its a freakin awesome car but might be crazy to pass up the buyback cash. Previous owner has 45 days to claim some amount of the buyback cash, like 3500 or so. Gonna wait and see if they claim it or not before I decide anything. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2016, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/11 "2016-07-09T23:56:22Z")
The serious, non-feline related answer is 5-series BMW wagon. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2016, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/12 "2016-07-10T00:08:15Z")
> [@Marion\_Wormer](#): > > I’d suggest a Manx or a Maine Coon Cat. Like the TDI they are unusual and fun to be around. > > (It’s okay to joke about the typo in the thread title isn’t it?) Without the tail, Manx drivers are prone to slide off the back under hard acceleration. Due to their size, Maine Coons make excellent family vehicles. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2016, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/13 "2016-07-10T00:11:20Z")
Get a gas VW, there’s nothing else in the price range that is as enjoyable to drive. You already know to open your wallet anytime you go in for repairs. But, I’ve owned 3 VWs and if I get another car, It will be a VW or Audi. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2016, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/14 "2016-07-10T00:16:55Z")
> [@Marion\_Wormer](#): > > I’d suggest a Manx or a Maine Coon Cat. Like the TDI they are unusual and fun to be around. > > (It’s okay to joke about the typo in the thread title isn’t it?) Is Mercury still making Cougars? ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2016, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/15 "2016-07-10T00:24:15Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > Is Mercury still making Cougars? Not since 2010. Mercury is no more. ---
**Author:** ![Lasciel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e79b87/32.png) [@Lasciel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lasciel)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2016, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/16 "2016-07-10T00:33:00Z")
My aunt had one of the ones they made towards the end when they were all sexy and sports-car-ified, but still had a hatch. She gave it to me for my college car and I was the only one in our group with reliable and somewhat attractive transportation. I owe several lifelong friends and my first boyfriend to that Cougar. I was going to suggest a Russian Blue - classic, understated, beautiful color, and generally docile. Seriously tho, my husband had a delightful VW Passat wagon (gas) for about 6 years, and it was great. Lots of space, drove very nicely for the length, had a turbine and a sport mode that smoked (and killed your fuel efficiency) and looked classy and well-balanced. I had a Volvo v70 which I also liked, but it didn’t have the same driving punch - was reliable and attractive, but not exactly fun to drive. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2016, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/17 "2016-07-10T00:59:52Z")
Aaaaaand finally changed the title. ---
**Author:** ![TSBG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/77aa72/32.png) [@TSBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TSBG)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2016, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/18 "2016-07-10T02:45:55Z")
Thanks, Jonathan Chance! And Marion Wormer, Maine Coons are great cats. I don’t think we’re mortally opposed to another VW. I hope they’ll offer good deals to current owners… We have had a good experience with maintenance on the VW, part of the reason we liked it in the first place was reading on Consumer Reports that they had gotten more reliable. I’m not really sure how the latest kerfuffle factors in to that. BMW or Audi seem like good choices, except for price–I feel like it would be twice the money, and a second mortgage if you need repairs. Am I wrong? I’m willing to look into Mazdas so thanks for that recommendation. ---
**Author:** ![TSBG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/77aa72/32.png) [@TSBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TSBG)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2016, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/19 "2016-07-10T02:47:55Z")
Duplicate. ---
**Author:** ![Throatwarbler\_Mangrove](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8c91f0/32.png) [@Throatwarbler\_Mangrove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Throatwarbler_Mangrove)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2016, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503/20 "2016-07-10T03:49:44Z")
Supposing you are Ok with automatic transmissions, Toyota Prius is probably the best car for you. You can get the “V” variant which is a wagon. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-car-to-replace-jetta-tdi/759503.md?page=2)