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I also agree with the things mentioned that are my
favorite design wise.  THe locks are a really good
idea and I like the way the trunk opens too.  Both my
VW's have the button and out Jetta did too.  Opening
it was/is much easier than in the 2k2 Civic where you
need a key in the lock to open it.  I also like how
the trunks on most VW's tend to be fairly large and
like you said the sterio equipping seems like it
naturaly fits..  I was surprised how big the 83 Jetta
had a bigger trunk than our Civic.  
--- NarcolepticFlea@aol.com wrote:
> The clips weren't a big problem to me. I have small
> hands and so I could pop off most of the clips, or
> pry them off with a screwdriver. My problem was that
> there's part of the fuel system bolted on top of the
> box and so I can't get to the air filter without
> taking that off.
> 
> In a slightly different direction, since we've been
> pointing out the Monday morning design flaws, how
> about the flip side? What are people's favorite
> things about the car (design-wise)? Personally, I
> like the locks, where they all open or close at once
> and you can't lock your keys in. I also like how the
> trunk opens with the push of a button, very easy to
> open when you have your hands full. I also like the
> body kit (I have a 16v mind you) and the simplicity
> of the trunk. It makes life so much easier when
> putting audio equipment in and it's pretty big too.
> 
> Dan
> 
> > I agree with your points.  Especially the one on
> the
> > airbox.  WHen I changed my air filter it was a
> huge
> > pain to get the clips off b/c the battery was in
> my
> > way and all the cables around it.  Good thing my
> > battery died that day too since I remove the
> battery
> > to make it easier to change.
> > --- NarcolepticFlea@aol.com wrote:
> > > I agree with the list so far on door handles and
> > > sunroofs. My problem with the door handles is
> the
> > > ease in which the car can be broken into by
> jamming
> > > a screwdriver underneath them. The previous
> owner
> > > had that happen on both sides so now I have
> holes
> > > under the door handles. As for sunroofs, far too
> > > many parts for something manual. My other issue
> is
> > > the airbox location. Couldn't they have just put
> on
> > > the little black plastic box that's easily
> > > accessible like every other car? Or at least NOT
> > > bolt a whole bunch of stuff attatched to steel
> lines
> > > on top of it?
> > > 
> > > Dan
> 


=====
-Andrew Wong 
1984 Black Scirocco
1987 White Quantum wagon

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