2019 Volkswagen Jetta

noise

Don't hear the Darth Vader transmission noise others have referred to,

The sensor that prevents you from hitting things alerts for no reason, the transmission sticks and makes grinding noises.

Usually flawless.But, strange how VW is ignoring this noise.

I have had it into the shop and they fixed most of the rattles and the fix lasted a week.

ORIGINAL BRAKES SQUEAK WHEN MOIST DEALER SAID NORMAL ITS NOT NORMAL.

Same transmission grinding noise as everyone else.

The drivers seat squeaks a bit and there is a rattle somewhere behind the glove box, which I will let my service department know about at the first oil change.

Vent distribution
Creaking noises
Burns oil
Break noise
Windshield viper
It is very frustrating to have a brand new car that has so many problems and you have to fix something almost every month.

transmission

Makes a strange Burr noise from transmission on light lazy acceleration.

Many recalls and transmission sensors failed twice, the said mpg is way lower than advertised and guarantee does not cover bended rotary after 20000 miles and consider it as wear and tear!! !

The transmission has two seperate known issues, It has a noticeable torque converter rattle at low speeds, and uneven shifting in the lower gears, oh yea some of them leak fluid as well.

8 speed has shifting problems at 3-5 gears, low rpm, torque, rattles, grinding noise, burns oil, and has leaks after less than a year. problem!

Some of the biggest complaints: Bland highway manners, vague steering feel,  weird grind in the transmission when shifting, very poor seats,.

failure

If this were as simple as turning the key, I wouldn’t have minded what I assume were occasional malfunctions of the start/stop system.

however repair or replace it should it fail completely during the 72mth or 72K warranty (which was for model year 2019 only ! )

It has been to the dealer 3 times for a faulty transmission and passenger window that does not go up and down.

gear

Car is changing gears flawless at this time.

But instead, the sequence went: put in gear, press gas, notice nothing happens, follow dash instructions to put back in P, turn key, read helpful direction to press brake in order to start car, finally get it started and then—put it back in gear.

Quiet ride except for the grinding noise in the transmission switching from 4 th to 5th gear
Buyer beware 
Dealer has no idea how to fix the problem

port

5- 1 charging USB in the center console, it should be in the back seat.

although it would be better if it is also bluetooth rather than USB.

3- there is only 1 USB data port, so either you have the apple car play or the iPod, you CAN NOT have both at the same time.

but not as good nor I don't think it is transferable (look it up though)

10. the design is simple and sophisticated

11. lots of side pocket spaces

Negatives

1. only on USB port

2. the power isn't great sometimes if you need to go quick from a stop

3.

interface

Excellent design in this car with a HUGE screen and Apple car play, all of the interface is intuitive and efficient.

All of the interface for vehicle controls are seriously easy to utilize on the touch screen and the "Drive Blue" trainer is a hoot.

The interface is very simple and comes with bluetooth and all

6. big trunk

7. nice space inside considering the MPG and price

8. price

9. biggest plus for me - the warranty.

wheel

This car will actually spin its wheels in sport mode.

however it is superior to most front wheel drive vehicles with the Advanced Traction Control.

Leather interior, remote start feature, heated seats (all passengers), heated steering wheel, Apple car play, panoramic sun roof, you name it!

I really like all the interior features : heated seats/steering wheel, Bluetooth, backup camera, etc.

The screen dash can be changed to suit your own preferences, we both like the map which stretches right across the dash screen behind the wheel.

That is just for starters the heated steering wheel, heated seats front and back, and huge sunroof.

The weight has been shifted up above the mid-point of the car, that is above the center of the wheels.

Heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats and heated rear seats are awesome.

The infotainment center and Steering wheel controls are very user friendly.

comfortable

Quite comfortable, and roomy enough for my wife and I to do some long road trips.

but the car is comfortable, roomy- especially the trunk- great seats and more equipment than you would expect from most small cars.

Plenty of leg room front and back, comfy seats that hold you, it drives so smooth 10/10

Extra level of mental comfort with that really long warranty.

but when I could let it out I did, the car seemed to have excellent pick up, it was a comfortable, roomy ride.

My car is ideal for my needs at the moment, very comfortable and reliable.

fuel

On top of that gets 2-3 times better gas mileage!

NOT VW..BOUGHT THIS BECAUSE OF THE VALUE IT IS GREAT CAR FOR THE MONEY,  VERY QUICK, SOLID, VERY GOOD FUEL ECONOMY, ENGINE IS QUIET, NICE RIDE, GOOD SOUND SYSTEM, TONS OF OPTIONS FOR NO EXTRA COST.

This is a very great vehicles great on the highway great on the road good traveling car Great on gas great I’m getting oil changes every six months to a year

So far I love the car, the gas mileage is amazing and it drives very nice.

It's gas economic, it has all the accessories I needed.

It has great gas mileage, gets me to and from all of my desired destinations and has lots of space for all of my items.

feature

Great look inside and out drives great I like all the features great salesmen and customer service price was great no pushy sales people they work with you to get you in the car you want

Many nice features such as Bluetooth and apple car play.

Speed density steering and numerous safety features.

A GTI with similar features costs much more - and let's face it - looks like a car for teens.

2018 Audi Q5

but actually turned out to be brake pad buildup on rotors causing high spots and vibration that felt like warped rotors.

Audi service advisor told me she had one too and I had to be patient as it was completely revamped so they were “working out the quirks” after that I stopped complain about them not working correctly as they then started making loud noises.

I’ve learned personally over the years that Audi’s are very reliable and they dont develop squeaks and rattles.

While I do feel it's solid, there are a few squeaks and noises coming from the rear hatch area, almost like a house when it settles, I chalk it up to the German / Mexico gremlins that live in the car.

Started making loud clacking and rattle that increased with acceleration.

It makes quite unhappy warning noise when I get into tight spots,

I'm not joking, the steering really has no feel, and there's almost no vibration at all from the engine.

It's extremely quiet while driving with a minimum of wind noise, and the engine is hardly noticeable except when accelerating. The Q5 has a 'Drive Select" feature that allows the driver to select from five modes including "comfort" and "dynamic."

The car makes a watch-like rapid ticking noise from day one, took the car to  the dealership multiple times and were told its the normal operation of the car.

windshield

With the first week the windshield wiper snapped off after first rain.

Just hit the rear window washer and your camera lens is washed at the same time.

In addition to the heat the reflections on the windshield in HUD models impairs vision and is not safe to drive.

The more expensive model with heads up display uses a different windshield that passes excessive passive solar heat and places reflection at eye level driving.

Starting with the front windshield constantly fogging up ( this feels especially dangerous at night) strangely you are supposed to activate the air conditioning to fix it.

small-size

Just a little too small for me otherwise it's a great vehicle

The only minus that I have noted so far is the lack of interior storage for small items.

Cup holder is small, only for small bottle only

There was also a small indentation on the top of the steering wheel which isn't really noticeable except on sunny days, and I also noticed some small scratches on the glossy border under the dash.

There is NO room in the console, no place to put your phone, very hard to reach cup holders, and a center console box that is so small it wouldn't hold a small box of Kleenex.

though they say the new 2018 Audi Q5 is the same interior space capacity as our previous 2014, it is smaller and the passenger side seat does not provide adequate leg room.

but my biggest dislike is the center counsel (small) and the cup holders awkwardly located and  insufficient in size and numbers.

stiff

Its hard, made out poor material, narrow with stiff plastic side and upper bolster that makes every ride truly painful.

?After 5 mos ownership, nothing exciting about a stiff riding vehicle, noisy suspension.

However, the Q5 was more to my liking due to a smoother ride ( hate stiff run flat tires) and superior performance from the 2 liter engine and technology that sets Audi apart from the competition.

On the minus side is an overly stiff ride, noisy Continental tires, and wind noise from the side mirrors.

though the seat bottoms and back still are very narrow with stiff plastic at the edge of the bottom and narrow upper bolsters.

Put on a flatbed and towed to the dealer, where they discovered complete and total electrical failure, costing $30,000 to repair because the car essentially needs to be completely taken apart and rebuilt.

Entire rear light assembly malfunctions — no brake lights, turn signals or even lights at all in the back.

As if you all recall and or don’t know Audi issued a recall for get this WINDOW REGULATORS!!!

Then last week, with just 2500 miles on the car, the engine failed which landed me broken-down on the side of the road with my 90-year-old Grandpa on a short road trip.

after i bought i found some problems, light malfunction signed showed up- it has fixed, clicking noise after it start and driver side heating seat(it does not get hot compare to other seats).

The 20” tires give the care a smooth ride
I love the MMI and Naveen system.

I blame myself for not listening to the many negative reviews of the MMI (infotainment system).

User friendly computer interface supports the largest GPS in this class--wider than my Ipad.

While I like the MMI, it's time to get a touch screen.

The user interface, especially for entering a new destination is atrocious.

Then the kicker is the MMI with muliple sub menus, why do I need so many ways to control a single function?

The MMI works great, the technology/buttons/features are simple & easy to figure out.

but have lost some of the Spotify features found on my BMW interface, such as, saving a favorite song to my play list.

Interface ( MMI) is overly complicated and distracting.

It has a new and improved multimedia Interface, allowing ease of use like none other we have explored or tested.

It is an all-wheel drive car that disengages the rear wheels when not necessary.

Features like the heated steering wheel and AWD have made the Ohio winter more bearable.

The seats elevate enough that I can see over the console AND the steering wheel! !

Driving the Q5 did make me feel like a boss and most of the time the shoulder/elbow room issue was easy to forget about with both hands on the wheel.

This car has so many features and rides awesome.

It’s roomy, comfortable, stylish, great acceleration for a four cylinder, safety and tech features up the wazoo.

Nice safety features; blind spot warning, pedestrian detection, forward collision, rear collision, 360 view, front camera, rear camera.

Interactive cockpit is great, dash display and system is excellent, safety features are great

Exceptional quiet and smooth ride; Super creature features; dealers treat u special!

A feature that needs a lot of work-navigation.

The Q5 is equipped with all of the features I was looking for.

but I liked the features and the price of that Audi.

I was able to special order the features I wanted on my car which made purchase exciting.

Great combination of comfort, luxury, safety, drivability, engine/tranny power AND mpg.

It's great the ride is very quiet and comfortable,  smooth and it will get you a speeding ticket.

It handles great and is very comfortable.

great car for high-speed roads and off-road, comfortable, beautiful, safe, high quality, obedient, you feel confident driving, good visibility in the mirrors and windows, roomy inside

high, soft, comfortable, everything is at hand, reliable, high quality, ergonomic styling inside and out, behaves perfectly on the highway and off-road, driver as an airplane pilot

The interior is sleek and comfortable while offering a luxury feel.

Very comfortable car for driver and passenger.

ride

As with the other three, my Q5 delivers quiet power, a fun driving experience, and a tranquil, well-controlled ride.

2018 Tesla Model 3

You would expect this level of tire / road noise in a Ford Fusion not a $60k vehicle.

Never any issues, except changing out my squeaky racing brake pads for street pads!

Few issues on delivery that Tesla had to fix (wind noise, software issues)

If it isn't clear already, I'm pretty OCD and very particular, and I can say my car came in perfect condition -- it is well built, rock solid and no rattles, squeaks or other noises.

Most of the settings can be set to Auto so the concerns around wipers, lights, etc aren't a big deal.

I was told to bring it in once per year so they can rotate the tires and fill the windshield washer fluid.

This is a quality of electric motors. The lack of a true dashboard really isn't a bad deal, provided the wipers work on Auto like they're supposed to (it's hit or miss.)

battery

The CEO Elon Musk estimates the drive train will last for up to 1 million miles while the battery should last 300k-500k miles, so this car should last for quite some time!

I was shocked at this and didn't understand why, then found out it's because Tesla excluded a battery heater like it has on the S/X.

Everything from climate to location and battery charge.

Pro's:
Autopilot 
Power / Acceleration
Driving Range
Handling
Display / User interface and vehicle controls
Regular Software Updates (Its' like Christmas every 8 weeks)

Cons:
Uncomfortable ride, makes you head bob, you feel every road imperfection.

Most intuitive interface system and it constantly receives updates!

Interior, seating, user interface and technology: While styling is still up to preference, I find Tesla’s touchscreen provides more functionality and is a lot more intuitive to use, it’s really IPhone vs old Nokia kind of situation.

The drive, quietness, interface, and everything is revolutionary.

You get used to the screen interface very fast.

Fast forward to 2018, the performance model 3 came out, with all wheel drive, high power inverter to produce a blistering 0-60 time of 3.3 seconds (now 3.1s with a free software update).

Fast, sleek, intelligent, a]still amazes me every time I get behind the wheel.

I wish I could put all of my children and grandchildren in a Tesla, she is like having your drivers Ed teacher behind the wheel.

The Standard mode, which puts more power on the back wheels and gives incredible torque (0-60 in 4 seconds!

It handles great in the snow considering it is the rear wheel drive model with all season tires.

The All Wheel Drive is great for winter time.

The driver just has a steering wheel and a center screen.

wheels compromise cornering performance, so consider the 19?

Most of the controls for music and navigation are done either on the steering wheel knobs or via voice commands.

but it is the most fun to drive car I have ever driven.

This is a great car with great acceleration/performance, fun to drive, and low cost of ownership.

Not only is this car friendly to the earth, it is a lot of fun to drive!

Bottom line, its FUN, Reliable, gets better with each update, Easy to use, has saved me from rear-ending another car.

A delight to drive and essentially no maintenance.

The car is fun to drive and has a lot of easy to use features,

I’ve had the pleasure of owning at least 15 new cars/trucks in my life.

Well I hardly drive it I just seat and enjoy the ride (autopilot does most of the work) best car I ever owned.

The car is incredibly powerful, handles like a go-cart and has seats that rival a Volvo for
Comfort.

The Seats are so comfortable and the Tech is off the hook! !

I have liked this car as it has enough leg room, seating comfort and lot of space in front/rear trunk

The power and comfort, sound system, etc. .

Because of that, I think it is important to have a comfortable, reliable car.

It has great handling, is quiet and comfortable, quick and nimble and fast.

Nothing comes close to my Model 3 in terms of economy, comfort, safety and joy of driving.

The technology, ride, comfort, handling and maintenance all peg the meter.

It's nice to start every day with all the fuel you need that day; no stops for gas.

Love this car, instant power, no more gas stations, autopilot is so freaking nice, it's a luxury feature for sure.

I love that I can save 200 dollars a month on gas.

I drives 30-32 k miles a year and it save me a lot of money in the gas and of course it helps the environment.

Buy the car for the speed, great handling, quiet ride and never having to visit a gas station again.

And to top of this great experience, I top off my wallet not a gas tank!

And let me tell you, when you're getting on the freeway and need to pass, no gas powered car can outrun you!

2018 Audi A4

brake

Brakes are incredibly strong and linear and surprisingly on the original pads (I tend to coast and downshift before braking usually).

My brand new Audi A4 was in the shop 5 times for brake problems with no answers or results.

but it can be turned off, and I quickly learned to manage it with a light foot on the brake.

Easy to use MMI system and dash screen just make it a very easy to navigate system.

but the interface can go a little deeper than what you think at first glance, which is pretty awesome.

The MMI is easy to navigate and runs very smoothly.

Found the tech and MMI systems more user friendly than anticipated.

I also love the fact that it is all wheel drive.

Layout of controls on steering wheel very easy to use and laid out perfectly

All wheel drive is amazing in the winter.

I would also recommend quattro all wheel drive with all season or winter tires for a climate like NY where I live.

Never thought I'd be able to get behind the wheel of such a refined, energetic, total blast to drive machine.

button to disable traction control which in turn temporarily disables the all the Audi sense features including backup.

Very tight, well designed and manufactured package!

The car is stylish and the features are great.

All the techie features, the styling inside & out, the comfort (e.g.

Blast to drive with the black optic package .Very sporty look and feel.

It is fully loaded except dynamic steering and the drivers assistance package (adaptive cruise control).

I thought one day I will own a nice 3-Series with a sport package, maybe even an 'M'-car.

Top of the line performance and tech package.

I managed to get a manual which is very comfortable and rewarding to drive even in traffic.