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TiberiusAD · 05-04-2005, 09:01 PM

Great choices, but it all depends on Ahow you will use the car, and Bhow long you expect to keep the car.

I don't know you, so I'll just toss some concepts out there...

Lets say you are under 21, and will be working your first few jobs while paying for and using this car. Lets also assume you will not have a job that requires the use of your car, or that will require you to travel long distances.

If this is the case, then the Passat is likley your best call.

. It's cheaper. That means more manageable payments.
. It is likley to cost less for auto insurance since it is older.(They are both clasified as sedans, so age is about the only factor)
. You'll keep it longer and lose less in depriciation.

Now, lets assume you are near or over 21 and have a good job. We'll take into consideration that you may be wanting to travel some...or be required to. We will also assume that you may...within the next few years be getting married or having children.

The Jetta is the best pick.

. It's newer. Your payments may be a bit higher, but it could likley take more of a beating...may even have some warrenty left on it!
. Insurance price should be much less than that of a teenager, so your good.
. You may decide to finally tie the knot and settle down. Or you may just get that promotion at work. Either way, you are lilkey to get rid of the car for something that better suits you in the next few years. By picking the Jetta, you can beat two years of depriciation and save roughly 2-4K on the resale.

But of course these are generalizations. To really pick the right one, we should know all the details... but then again, what are the chances you will actually do what the guys at AA tell you?!?!

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TiberiusAD is Offline Senior Member Posts: 289 Join Date: Apr 2005	05-04-2005, 09:01 PM Great choices, but it all depends on Ahow you will use the car, and Bhow long you expect to keep the car. I don't know you, so I'll just toss some concepts out there... Lets say you are under 21, and will be working your first few jobs while paying for and using this car. Lets also assume you will not have a job that requires the use of your car, or that will require you to travel long distances. If this is the case, then the Passat is likley your best call. . It's cheaper. That means more manageable payments. . It is likley to cost less for auto insurance since it is older.(They are both clasified as sedans, so age is about the only factor) . You'll keep it longer and lose less in depriciation. Now, lets assume you are near or over 21 and have a good job. We'll take into consideration that you may be wanting to travel some...or be required to. We will also assume that you may...within the next few years be getting married or having children. The Jetta is the best pick. . It's newer. Your payments may be a bit higher, but it could likley take more of a beating...may even have some warrenty left on it! . Insurance price should be much less than that of a teenager, so your good. . You may decide to finally tie the knot and settle down. Or you may just get that promotion at work. Either way, you are lilkey to get rid of the car for something that better suits you in the next few years. By picking the Jetta, you can beat two years of depriciation and save roughly 2-4K on the resale. But of course these are generalizations. To really pick the right one, we should know all the details... but then again, what are the chances you will actually do what the guys at AA tell you?!?!