2015 Volkswagen Jetta Facelift : A Close Look

mmmreddy78 · 19th July 2016, 22:37

I was given quote of 20,10,000 for Jetta manual comfort line 2015 diesel model @Hyderabad. Is it worth it? No particular preference to go for diesel, I am fine with taking 2016 petrol for that price. Monthly running would be not more than 1000KM. So does it make sense to go for 2015 diesel? Thanks.

Tanveer_2558 · 19th July 2016, 23:54

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Originally Posted by mmmreddy78

I was given quote of 20,10,000 for Jetta manual comfort line 2015 diesel model @Hyderabad. Is it worth it? No particular preference to go for diesel, I am fine with taking 2016 petrol for that price. Monthly running would be not more than 1000KM. So does it make sense to go for 2015 diesel? Thanks.

Prefer the diesel if possible, Much more drivable and also fun to drive compared to the 1.4 TSI, Not saying the petrol version is bad but if your anyways getting a Jetta, If you have a budge in which you can get the diesal why not get it? Check the 2015 diesel properly, Mostly there shouldn't be an issue, It all depends on what you prefer, More discounts or the latest version of the car and a newly manufactured one.

mmmreddy78 · 20th July 2016, 13:48

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Originally Posted by Tanveer_2558

Check the 2015 diesel properly, Mostly there shouldn't be an issue

Thanks Tanveer. Would you mind elaborate this bit please?

Tanveer_2558 · 20th July 2016, 19:32

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Originally Posted by mmmreddy78

Thanks Tanveer. Would you mind elaborate this bit please?

You need to check the car properly, Check the tyres, Engine bay, Visible wires, Any rat droppings nearby the car, Check all the features of the car if they are working fine, No errors lights are lit on the instrument cluster..

If its all clear, You can go for it.

mmmreddy78 · 3rd August 2016, 07:26

"German carmaker Volkswagen is planning to discontinue the Jetta in India ......"

http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-new...ia-402684.aspx

Turbohead · 3rd August 2016, 08:23

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Originally Posted by mmmreddy78

"German carmaker Volkswagen is planning to discontinue the Jetta in India ......"

http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-new...ia-402684.aspx

I don't understand this at all!! I thought the MQB platform was introduced to bring down the production costs! I even read somewhere on this forum that the next gen Polo would be cheaper than the current gen.

VW2010 · 3rd August 2016, 08:32

Makes sense. The top end is touching close to the next segment and their sales numbers are not that impressive.

The MQB will reduce cost by developing or manufacturing more models on same platform than reducing cost of design or development of one model. From a manufacturer stand point MQB will help increase their margins and reducing price of the car only hurts the purpose. Thats my take but i must be wrong

nishithrao95 · 3rd August 2016, 20:14

I was just about to ask the same. I've been considering either the Jetta or The Octavia for a while now and this news report is making me even more confused. Can this be confirmed? Or is it still worth to Buy the Jetta and own it for 4-5 years considering it may very well be discontinued by next year?

VW2010 · 3rd August 2016, 20:46

Depends on what you are worried about. Resale value for german cars will be paltry compared to say a toyota irrespective of the model.

If you are worried about support you dont have to for the service centers will continue to operate for their line of all other models.

You will have to choose what you will like and not worry about what can happen after few years. I have a 2010 Jetta, 6 years and i still enjoy every second. Its MKV and definitely an old model.

RajaTaurus · 3rd August 2016, 20:48

I tend agree with this news. If we have to go by the Jetta 2017 launch specs, the base price would shoot up above 20 L and might come near Superb. And that is also one of the factors I decided to buy Jetta now. And sure will keep it for more than 6-8 years. Unlike Mitsubishi, VW will never shut down and I hope to get service and spares support.

Tanveer_2558 · 3rd August 2016, 23:40

I have had a talk with a VW SA who is also a close friend of mine now, He tells me the Passat will come first followed by jetta later next year by Mid, I really have a feeling VW will get it here sooner or later..

nishithrao95 · 3rd August 2016, 23:51

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Originally Posted by VW2010

Resale value for german cars will be paltry compared to say a toyota irrespective of the model.

If you are worried about support you dont have to for the service centers will continue to operate for their line of all other models.

I am worried about The Availability of Parts and Service Support. I am not Looking at the resale value as its pretty pointless when you own the car for 4 or more years !

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Originally Posted by RajaTaurus

I tend agree with this news. If we have to go by the Jetta 2017 launch specs, the base price would shoot up above 20 L and might come near Superb. And that is also one of the factors I decided to buy Jetta now. And sure will keep it for more than 6-8 years. Unlike Mitsubishi, VW will never shut down and I hope to get service and spares support.

Is yours a 2016 VIN or 2015 VIN?

RajaTaurus · 4th August 2016, 06:28

Mine is 2016 VIN. To be shipped this month. Delivery 25-Aug expected.

Epic · 4th August 2016, 12:02

I am in the same delima. I was looking at choosing between the VW Jetta 2.0 DSG and the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG. Even though I was initially leaning towards the Octavia for it's power, latest platform and features, there was something about the Jetta that kept me hooked to considering it over the Octavia.

I finally made up my mind and was going all out for the Jetta until I got to know that there is an updated version expected in 2017 and so decided to wait. Now there are reports of VW not getting the 2017 Jetta to India at all. The Toyota Altis is feature rich and cheaper too but I know for sure it's not going to be anywhere close to the Jetta or Octavia in terms of driving pleasure. Even test drove the Cruze and it just didn't excite me.

Since I already own a VW and a couple of Skodas, I prefer the VW service experience waaaay more than that of Skoda. Really confused!!

bhavik.1991 · 4th August 2016, 12:24

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Originally Posted by nishithrao95

I am worried about The Availability of Parts and Service Support.

You shouldn't be as there are approx 9000 current gen Jettas (facelifted and pre-facelifted) running on the streets of the country - average of 1800 per year, 5 years since the launch.

Now that's a huge number and spares shouldn't be an issue.

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mmmreddy78 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: hyderabad Posts: 28 Thanked: 22 Times	Re: 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Facelift : A Close Look I was given quote of 20,10,000 for Jetta manual comfort line 2015 diesel model @Hyderabad. Is it worth it? No particular preference to go for diesel, I am fine with taking 2016 petrol for that price. Monthly running would be not more than 1000KM. So does it make sense to go for 2015 diesel? Thanks.
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mmmreddy78 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: hyderabad Posts: 28 Thanked: 22 Times	Re: 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Facelift : A Close Look "German carmaker Volkswagen is planning to discontinue the Jetta in India ......" http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-new...ia-402684.aspx
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3rd August 2016, 08:32	#322
VW2010 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: electricity Posts: 2,763 Thanked: 3,413 Times	Re: 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Facelift : A Close Look Makes sense. The top end is touching close to the next segment and their sales numbers are not that impressive. The MQB will reduce cost by developing or manufacturing more models on same platform than reducing cost of design or development of one model. From a manufacturer stand point MQB will help increase their margins and reducing price of the car only hurts the purpose. Thats my take but i must be wrong Last edited by Gannu_1 : 3rd August 2016 at 20:17. Reason: MBQ > MQB.
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3rd August 2016, 20:14	#323
nishithrao95 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: BLR/HYD Posts: 87 Thanked: 154 Times	Re: 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Facelift : A Close Look I was just about to ask the same. I've been considering either the Jetta or The Octavia for a while now and this news report is making me even more confused. Can this be confirmed? Or is it still worth to Buy the Jetta and own it for 4-5 years considering it may very well be discontinued by next year?
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3rd August 2016, 20:46	#324
VW2010 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: electricity Posts: 2,763 Thanked: 3,413 Times	Re: 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Facelift : A Close Look Depends on what you are worried about. Resale value for german cars will be paltry compared to say a toyota irrespective of the model. If you are worried about support you dont have to for the service centers will continue to operate for their line of all other models. You will have to choose what you will like and not worry about what can happen after few years. I have a 2010 Jetta, 6 years and i still enjoy every second. Its MKV and definitely an old model.
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3rd August 2016, 20:48	#325
RajaTaurus Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tenkasi, TN Posts: 1,119 Thanked: 473 Times View My Garage	I tend agree with this news. If we have to go by the Jetta 2017 launch specs, the base price would shoot up above 20 L and might come near Superb. And that is also one of the factors I decided to buy Jetta now. And sure will keep it for more than 6-8 years. Unlike Mitsubishi, VW will never shut down and I hope to get service and spares support.
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3rd August 2016, 23:40	#326
Tanveer_2558 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,701 Thanked: 3,375 Times View My Garage	Re: 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Facelift : A Close Look I have had a talk with a VW SA who is also a close friend of mine now, He tells me the Passat will come first followed by jetta later next year by Mid, I really have a feeling VW will get it here sooner or later..
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4th August 2016, 06:28	#328
RajaTaurus Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tenkasi, TN Posts: 1,119 Thanked: 473 Times View My Garage	Mine is 2016 VIN. To be shipped this month. Delivery 25-Aug expected.
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4th August 2016, 12:02	#329
Epic Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,558 Thanked: 922 Times	Re: 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Facelift : A Close Look I am in the same delima. I was looking at choosing between the VW Jetta 2.0 DSG and the Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI DSG. Even though I was initially leaning towards the Octavia for it's power, latest platform and features, there was something about the Jetta that kept me hooked to considering it over the Octavia. I finally made up my mind and was going all out for the Jetta until I got to know that there is an updated version expected in 2017 and so decided to wait. Now there are reports of VW not getting the 2017 Jetta to India at all. The Toyota Altis is feature rich and cheaper too but I know for sure it's not going to be anywhere close to the Jetta or Octavia in terms of driving pleasure. Even test drove the Cruze and it just didn't excite me. Since I already own a VW and a couple of Skodas, I prefer the VW service experience waaaay more than that of Skoda. Really confused!!
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