It's been done

[marcre]

Well, what can I say... I did it. I went to the VW dealer and leased a Jetta. They gave me three grand for the Rodeo, I'm sure I could have gotten more for it through a private party sale, but i just don't have the time for that.

The Jetta is nice, couldn't get my first choice in color, dark grey, but got my second choice. A nice greyish-blue. The reason for the small choice in color was the factory iPod dock, that blue was the only one with it. A lot of nice features on this ride and a nice and peppy 5 cylinder engine. 5 speed and a moonroof, exactly what I've been missing these last five years. Leather(fake,actually), in-dash 6 disk cd/mp3, heated seats, heated mirrors and a host of other creature comforts I'll never use. I like it a lot. Only thing I don't like is having a payment. Can't have everything we want though.


I'd like to thank all on this forum, I learned a ton from all here. Amigo2k, that FAQ's page you made is a great resource. When I first got the Rodeo I studied that thing more than I ever did in college. I still do. It saved me when my wipers went on the fritz and gave me the confidence to tackle it myself. When my IMG's went, the shop hadn't a clue, the people here were spot on. Same with my cat's, I believe it was Amigo2k who pointed me in the direction of an ebay deal on two new cat's. Saved me a ton. I learned on here that a junkyard EGR from an old GM would work. Total cost on that was $15. Tons of money saved. Most important, this place taught me to do a lot myself.

Thank you to all, this is the best forum on all of AF, without a doubt. I miss the Rodeo already. But, sometimes you need to move forward.

Thanks,
marc


I also have a new set of rear pads from st. charles I never used. I'm looking to get rid of them as I know longer need them. The pads have all lube and associated parts. I also have a few wiper relays if people need them, the thing with those they are at my parents house in Buffalo, NY (I'm in Baltimore). I'm going back in a few days, if I remember them, who ever wants them can have them.

[Gizmo42]

Whats the deal with isuzus and vw? An unusually high number of isuzu owners either owned, own, or end up going to a vw. SOME PROOF.

Sometimes its just time for something different. Come back and post pics when ya put 33's on it LOL.

PS. My local isuzu dealer is also a vw dealer, go figure.

[Ramblin Fever]

Cool! I love the looks of the Jetta's. Great choice!

Those rear brakes, are they OEM?? And, does anyone know if brakes for a newer Rodeo will fit a '97?

[amigo-2k]

Good to hear you are happy again!

Maybe in 5 years Isuzu will have something out that is new that will spark your interest!

Thanks for keeping us updated!

[marcre]

Originally Posted by Gizmo42

Sometimes its just time for something different. Come back and post pics when ya put 33's on it LOL.

PS. My local isuzu dealer is also a vw dealer, go figure.

I always wish I had the money to "beef" up the Rodeo. If I had the money I'd have kept the Rodeo and lifted it.

Originally Posted by ramblin fever

Cool! I love the looks of the Jetta's. Great choice!

Those rear brakes, are they OEM?? And, does anyone know if brakes for a newer Rodeo will fit a '97?

I was happy with the deal and I love the looks of it too. During the test drive I thought it was a real fun car to drive.

I don't think the pads are the same.

Originally Posted by amigo2k

Good to hear you are happy again!

Maybe in 5 years Isuzu will have something out that is new that will spark your interest!

Thanks for keeping us updated!

I was always happy with the Rodeo, but I've always liked to switch it up. My dad brought me up to think a car is no good after 100k. I know it's not true, but it is ingrained in my brain. I always think a large repair is around the corner. If it was, I'd be mad I didn't buy new earlier.

Since I was in high school I loved the Rodeo's and Troopers. When my dad and I were at a car shhow when the Vehicross came out I fell in love with that. I wish they still made them, quite possibly the coolest SUV ever. I can't say it enough, I will miss it. I wish I would have kept it one more night, but I brought home the Jetta for an over-night test drive.

I'll try to post up some pictures when I have some time. I'll deffinately keep checking around here, this is just a fun forum to read. I haven't really posted much since I moved last summer, but I still check it out here a few times a day.

marc

[surferfletch]

Moving on over to the Vortex, huh? That is a great forum. It's probably the biggest reason I stay with VW. You can get any question answered quickly there.

I got to take a new Jetta down to the beach when my wife's Cabrio was in the shop, shortly after they came out. I loved the 5 cylinder's power. My Jetta is only a 4 cylinder and produces 105 hp, so it seems really slow in comparison.

My first Jetta was an '89; a second generation with the 1.8L 4 cylinder, and it was the dark gray you were looking for. That car was hit 5 times standing still (parked or rear ended), and I blame it on the color blending into the asphalt! Glad you got something different. Good luck with it!