i would go for the Jetta

or a Golf even better and probably cheaper. Looks less like a family car than the Jetta and the Passat. And if you can get a GTI it would be the best choice.

Obviously, it depends a lot on what you are looking for in a car. It sounds like you want good gas mileage and cheapness, so look at Geos... they are mechanically reliable and get great gas mileage. However, they aren't exacly babe magnets and they definately aren't muscle cars. I was in the same situation as you, except that my budget was closer to 3k rather than 15k, and it took me a long time to find a car that I could afford both in the short run and the long run. I'm biased against Jeeps (environmentally disasterous), so I can't help you there, but VWs are alright. Might I ask why you chose those two?

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i drive one of these, mine is red though. great car, cheap and a lot of fun.

i was considering the jeep since it has 4x4, and i get alot of snow where i go to school. I have always liked vw's, and thats one reason i really want one. Does anyone know how reliable vw's are? I have heard mixed feelings about them.

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very reliable i would say. VW is a good car.

VW are for women and the annoying "VW guys" that wont stop talking about VW being the best car on earth and with the proper mods its better than a mclaren f1.

Jeeps are more fun.

and my friend has like 6 vws (vw guy) and they are all broken or running on half their cylinders or something. It never ends.

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Originally posted by tranzformer i was considering the jeep since it has 4x4, and i get alot of snow where i go to school. I have always liked vw's, and thats one reason i really want one. Does anyone know how reliable vw's are? I have heard mixed feelings about them.

VW's are good cars, but if anything breaks on them, it'll cost ya. They're known for their door lock/unlock breaking, and also the power windows. My aunt had a VW bug (new one) and the tires would NEVER balance properly, therefore she had the large expense of purchasing tires often.

My suggestion to you would be, to buy a Honda. You can get a used Accord or Civic for a good price, and they're fantastic cars.

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Originally posted by Orbax Jeeps are more fun.

Yes, Jeeps are ALOT more fun, but... if you get a soft top, you have to remember to never EVER leave anything of value in it. If you do, don't lock the door, because to get in, all they have to do is slash the top.

Believe me, they will.

Also, if you're getting a Jeep Wrangler, it may not stay warm enough for you in the winter (obviously you live somewhere cold, by your post).

Good luck in whatever you buy!

i'm gonna buy an el camino eventually.

Honda.

I am also going to be buying a used car this month..

Im looking at the protege5's

they usually range from 9k-13k

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