dxman92
dxman92 HalfDork
12/22/19 10:08 a.m.

Mrs. DX is itching to get a newer Jetta. She wants probably a 16-17 base S (doesn't like the newer 19 body) and those have the 1.4 turbo. Any red flags w/this motor or good to go? Looking at low mileage ones (15k miles on the clock max)...

rslifkin
rslifkin UltraDork
12/22/19 12:23 p.m.

A friend of mine picked one up a few years ago (with the 5sp), he's up to 50-something thousand on it now with no issues to report.  It's not fast, but that was expected. 

Slippery
Slippery GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
12/22/19 1:32 p.m.

My mom has a 2017 Jetta SE she bought new. Its at 50k miles now and no problems. I drove it from DC to Fl for her and really liked it. Its not that slow actually and returns amazing gas mileage. 

dxman92
dxman92 HalfDork
12/22/19 4:59 p.m.

Good to hear decent things about it. She has a 14 Jetta S with the 2 liter so this will feel like a rocket in comparison. I found a 17 S at the local vw dealer and going to look at it in the coming days.

matthewmcl
matthewmcl New Reader
12/22/19 6:36 p.m.

I really want one if these motors to put in my Mk 1 Rabbit.  Shave 50+ pounds out of the motor and maybe even some out of the tranny.  Does anyone know a trans code for a six speed manual in one of these? It does not appear to be an 02M and I am hoping it is something scaled down.

 

Matthew

68TR250
68TR250 Reader
12/22/19 6:41 p.m.

We have a 2018 GLI and it is a great riding / handling car considering it is bon stock.  we've put about 13K miles on it with zero problems.

rslifkin
rslifkin UltraDork
12/22/19 6:53 p.m.
matthewmcl said:

I really want one if these motors to put in my Mk 1 Rabbit.  Shave 50+ pounds out of the motor and maybe even some out of the tranny.  Does anyone know a trans code for a six speed manual in one of these? It does not appear to be an 02M and I am hoping it is something scaled down.

 

Matthew

As far as I know, the 1.4T all have a 5spd, the 1.8T gets the 6spd. 

matthewmcl
matthewmcl New Reader
12/22/19 8:36 p.m.
rslifkin said:

As far as I know, the 1.4T all have a 5spd, the 1.8T gets the 6spd.

PDF Linky

It looks like 2019 changed from 5 to 6.

 

Matthew

GTwannaB
GTwannaB GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
12/22/19 9:50 p.m.

Knowing nothing specific to the technology I would say take a look at the Jetta hybrids. The reviews are really positive and sounds like a more fun car than the base model. 

Datsun310Guy
Datsun310Guy UltimaDork
12/22/19 9:54 p.m.

There are some 2019 base models with 5-10,000 miles on them for $13-$14,000.  Seems low.  
 

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F123921358372

dxman92
dxman92 HalfDork
12/23/19 6:53 p.m.

That 19 Jetta is a steal. Mrs. DX is driving the 17 S home as we speak.

Suprf1y
Suprf1y UltimaDork
12/23/19 8:27 p.m.
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