Volkswagen Golf/Jetta vs. Honda Civic?

Question

I currently have a 1999 white VW Cabrio (convertible) but it is too small and there is a LOT of rust... I was going to get the rust fixed (above windshield, in wheelwells, on trunk) for $2,000 but i thought I would just stop putting money into a car I am not crazy about and decided to get another one.

I was planning on trading it in at my local VW dealership and getting a VW Golf or Jetta... but then I got thinking about Honda Civics (2003-2004 year).

If you have a Golf, Jetta or Civic, your advice on my situation would be great.

Thank you!

Answer 1

i own a VW Jetta, and i'll choose it over a civic any day.

The civic is reliable, and better on gas, but it feels really cheap, and many civic models are known for bad A/C systems.

The Jetta is a pretty luxurious car for its class. It has just enough power so that its fun to drive, the interior is top notch, and the overall quality of th e car just surpasses Honda in all ways.

If your willing to pay a bit more for maintenance, i suggest you get a VW. Yes, 80 dollar oil changes seem expensive, but they are worth it in the end.

Answer 2

I was in a very similar situation....I decided to stop pumping money into my old car...and get a Honda Civic....They're reliable....great fun to drive and easy on the gas when it matters.....(Which....as the days are going...are always!)...I think you should go ahead and sell you car or trade it...get as much money as possible from it...and save up to get a new car....or at least a better used one...

Good Luck!

Answer 3

you know what I would go for the Honda parts cost less and they are easier to work on therefore costing less money if you should break down.

Answer 4

civic is a very nice cheap car ,i never owned one but i have heard good things.