Diesel in the Morning

Well, we got the car yesterday. Very exciting. My thoughts thus far: It's a hell of a lot of fun to drive. The diesel makes no big difference at all as far as pickup and power. It's as good of a time as my old Jetta with a lot more character. It also sounded fantastic this morning when I fired it up. Nothing beats the sound of a diesel on a cool autumn morning.

The only complaints that I have thus far are that the steering wheel control for the radio apparently seeks through stations instead of jogging through presets. I may be able to change that, though. Also, the seat doesn't seem to go as low as I want. I had to move the steering wheel closer to me to avoid having it rub my knees while just sitting there.

Other than that, everything is spectacular. The color combination is perfect and the blue interior lights soothing.

I was checking around online and came across this article on the new Jettas.

Normally I might be somewhat annoyed at getting an older-styled car. However, after reading the review and checking out the photo, I'm happy with the "Jetta IV" as it's known. Mainly because the newer generation is larger (I like small and nimble) and the styling not as interesting. I mean, really, it looks like a Camry/Accord behind the front lights and the lights are looking rather souped-up Corolla-ish. The rear lights especially look like they belong on a Corolla.

I'm kind of wondering what this upsizing will mean for the Golf. I mean, really, if you want a larger VW, get a Passat.