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Re: (jayparry)

Quote, originally posted by jayparry »

NO NOT MY "chrome finish from interior valet locks (trunk and rear seat)" How can the powerful 2.0T with advanced DSG transmission even go down the ROAD without that!!

But if that's his preference, why knock it? As I said, I'm happy to have gotten an '06 because some of that stuff would be a big deal to me.

 

[Shrubman]

When does this manufacturing start.? Again, I'm most interested on when the '06 TDI's are going to become different.

 

[Dan Halen]

Re: (Shrubman)

It looks like Rabbit, GTI, and Passat production has already started- likely to ensure that the first MY07 units are here to be released at a time close to the release of MY07 Jettas. Last I saw, MY07 Jettas were to start production during week 27. The Rabbit, GTI, and Passat claim to have started during week 22- a couple weeks ago. Week 27 is coming up week after next.
I show TDI continuation from week 27 through week 49, but that may or may not be accurate.

 

[ewoo]

Re: All NEW VW Websource Posted 2007 Change Points (napalmfly)

Quote, originally posted by napalmfly »

22mm ride height reduction

Oh ****. Does this mean I should cancel my Euro springs order!!?!?

 

[Double-V]

Re: (BRM10984)

Quote, originally posted by BRM10984 »

It looks like Rabbit, GTI, and Passat production has already started- likely to ensure that the first MY07 units are here to be released at a time close to the release of MY07 Jettas. Last I saw, MY07 Jettas were to start production during week 27. The Rabbit, GTI, and Passat claim to have started during week 22- a couple weeks ago. Week 27 is coming up week after next. I show TDI continuation from week 27 through week 49, but that may or may not be accurate.

So the first '07 Rabbits and GTIs aren't really '07s? Maybe this is why the 4-door GTI has landed earlier in Canada, since we have had "07s" all along? Damn the way the set model years is confusing...

 

[Jpics]

2007 GTI

iPod adapter (inside armrest)

Audio Auxiliary input (AUX), replaces glove box light - 3.5mm

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Launch control will be standard w/ 6-speed automatic transmission

22mm ride height reduction

Replace leather armrest w/ leatherette

Replace third stick cruise control solution to two stick solution

Replace Active Headrest (AKS) w/ Rear-impact optimized head restraints. AKS will be kept w/ top sport seats.

Delete soft touch from doors and dash

Radio change (buttons from black to silver finish)

Delete chrome finish from interior valet locks (trunk and rear seat). Glove box lock will be kept chrome.

Delete cooling vent from the armrest

Delete Xenon headlight washers

2007 Jetta
Launch control will be standard w/ GLI 6-speed automatic transmission
15mm ride height reduction w/ GLI

iPod adapter (locate inside armrest)

1.9L TDI production continuation

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Satellite radio (Sirius only)

Audio Auxiliary input (AUX), replaces glove box light - 3.5mm

115V Power outlet

Memory for Mirrors
Homelink optional on 2.5 and 2.0t

Narrower back seat pocket

Replace leather armrest w/ leatherette

Replace third stick cruise control solution to two stick solution

Replace leather headrest with leatherette

Replace air filter (odor/pollen) w/ pollen filter

Replace 16" spare tire w/ 15" spare tire w/exception of 2.0T engines (requires wheel size due to brakes)

Replace previous model (2006) 17" wheels with 17" 5-spoke alloy wheels

Replace previous model (2006) 18" wheels with 17" 10-spoke alloy wheels

Replace Active Headrest (AKS) w/ Rear-impact optimized head restraints WOKS. AKS will be kept w/ GLI top sport seats.

Replace current smooth leather quality on steering wheel w/ grained leather

Replace B-Pillar shine finish w/ dull finish

Replace window antenna with roof antenna with the 2.5L model

Replace door entry light w/ a reflector

Revised lock and unlock symbol

Reduction of speakers from 10 to 8 with the Jetta and 2.5L odel

Delete chrome finish from interior locks (trunk and back seats).Glove box lock will be kept in chrome

Deletion of chrome on glove box handle
Delete soft touch from doors and dashboard

Delete cooling vent from the armrest

Delete rubber mats from the sunglass holder
Delete chrome cargo tie down hooks from trunk area

Deletion of service door on left side of trunk

Delete lock for trunk

Delete chrome in windows in the GLI

Delete Xenon headlight washers from GLI

Replace beveled chrome trim at trunk loading sill with black plastic trim on GLI
Delete phone preparation

Delete rubber mats from rear doors map pockets

2007 Rabbit

iPod adapter (inside armrest)

Audio Auxiliary input (AUX), replaces glove box light - 3.5mm
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

New exterior color, Tornado Red (cloth, velour)

New exterior color, Candy White (cloth, velour)

Other Features and changes 2.5L Replace leather armrest w/ leatherette

Replace third stick cruise control solution to two stick solution

Delete soft touch from doors and dash

Radio change (buttons from black to silver finish)

Delete chrome finish from interior valet locks (trunk and rear seat). Glove box lock will be kept chrome.

Delete cooling vent from the armrest

 

[jimb]

Re: MY 2007 change point for Jetta, Rabbit and GTI (Jpics)

By "Delete cooling vent from the armrest", do you mean the vent that cools the storage compartment or the vent that directs air at the back seat passengers? Thanks.

 

[Jpics]

Re: MY 2007 change point for Jetta, Rabbit and GTI (jimb)

the ones that cool the comparment

 

[McMerc]

Re: MY 2007 change point for Jetta, Rabbit and GTI (Jpics)

22mm ride height reduction. So it will be the same as Euro spec ride height?
what is soft touch in doors and dash?
Radio button in silver finish is ugly!

Modified by McMerc at 8:00 AM 6-24-2006


Modified by McMerc at 8:01 AM 6-24-2006

 

[JetBlueMig]

Re: MY 2007 change point for Jetta, Rabbit and GTI (McMerc)

I'm dancing a jig right now cause there are no changes that will make me regret buying a gti when they first came out. Now if they ever start talking HP increases...

 

[mhjett]

Re: MY 2007 change point for Jetta, Rabbit and GTI (JetBlueMig)

Wow, that's cool -- they're lowering the GTI suspension already, and ditching the chrome window trim on the GLI. This takes care of the two biggest Vortex b!itches doesn't it? Way to go VW.
What's your source on this info?

 

[Jpics]

Re: MY 2007 change point for Jetta, Rabbit and GTI (mhjett)

I work for VW

 

[TURBO PAUL]

Re: All NEW VW Websource Posted 2007 Change Points (napalmfly)

Quote, originally posted by napalmfly »

GTI Delete chrome finish from interior valet locks (trunk and rear seat). Glove box lock will be kept chrome. S Jetta: Delete chrome finish from interior locks (trunk and back seats). Glove box lock will be kept in chrome Deletion of chrome on glove box handle Delete chrome cargo tie down hooks from trunk area Delete chrome in windows in the GLI

Just so you folks know, we also got pictures of many of these changes, and what it looks like in the pictures is that by "Deletion of Chrome", what VW is doing is going to a brushed metal finish, NOT a plastic piece.
Please save the bashing till we see the cars.

 

[joe13472000]

Am I misreading the list or is VW slightly de-contenting the Jetta 2.5L? Many of the items seem be related to manufacturing cost reduction.

 

[D.Passat00]

Re: All NEW VW Websource Posted 2007 Change Points (napalmfly)

overall, i think it's a big improvement.
Items that i like:
Audio Auxiliary input (AUX), replaces glove box light - 3.5mm
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Launch control will be standard w/ 6-speed automatic transmission
22mm ride height reduction

The only item that i'm worried about. what exactly does this mean?
Replace Active Headrest (AKS) w/ Rear-impact optimized head restraints WOKS.
AKS will be kept w/ top sport seats.

 

[McMerc]

Re: All NEW VW Websource Posted 2007 Change Points (napalmfly)

Silver button are ugly!

 

[Shrubman]

Ya know, the more I think about it, the more I can't see VW being able to make these changes in the late-run '06 TDI's. Not for technical reasons but for sales reasons. If a dealers lot were stocked with both original and recontented cars, both marked as 06' and ostensibly priced the same, I can imagine some issues with potential customers looking from car to car, noticing some differences and saying "what the...?" Or what if a customer decides to "order" a car, the dealer finds one with the color and options requested, and when it arrives, the customer finds it doesn't have the same things the demo had? It would seem like a bait and switch and even the littlest differences could make someone very angry.
I guess this will all become moot if VW actually labels these cars "special edition" or something else to distinguish them to the customer.

 

[TURBO PAUL]

Re: (Shrubman)

Quote, originally posted by Shrubman »

Ya know, the more I think about it, the more I can't see VW being able to make these changes in the late-run '06 TDI's. Not for technical reasons but for sales reasons. If a dealers lot were stocked with both original and recontented cars, both marked as 06' and ostensibly priced the same, I can imagine some issues with potential customers looking from car to car, noticing some differences and saying "what the...?" Or what if a customer decides to "order" a car, the dealer finds one with the color and options requested, and when it arrives, the customer finds it doesn't have the same things the demo had? It would seem like a bait and switch and even the littlest differences could make someone very angry. I guess this will all become moot if VW actually labels these cars "special edition" or something else to distinguish them to the customer.

Nah, they make running changes all the time. The Jettas already lost the cooler in the armrest, and the trunk side panels, so whats the difference in a few more things changing.
If you think about it, it would be much harder to build two 'different' Jettas at the same time. Easier to just change them all and make them all the same....

 

[Dan Halen]

At least now I won't have to spend $500 to lower my GLI.

 

[akuska]

Re: All NEW VW Websource Posted 2007 Change Points (TURBO PAUL)

Quote, originally posted by TURBO PAUL »

Just so you folks know, we also got pictures of many of these changes, and what it looks like in the pictures is that by "Deletion of Chrome", what VW is doing is going to a brushed metal finish, NOT a plastic piece. Please save the bashing till we see the cars.

Does that mean they are keeping the tie-downs in the trunk? Have you seen trunk pictures?