Thieves Fail To Steal VW Golf GTI Straight From Car Hauler
Dumb criminals exist all over the world, and for an excellent example check out this image of the attempted theft of Volkswagen GTI from a freight train hauling vehicles in Germany. While the thieves were technically successful at getting the hot hatch off the car carrier, the vehicle then smashed into the guardrail next to the tracks. The police received the report of the attempted crime from Milbertshofen freight station near Munich at around 2:00 AM local on April 3. Upon arriving, officers discovered the wrecked VW. The perpetrator (or perpetrator, the cops aren't sure yet) was able to get the car started and had created a homemade ramp for driving it off the train car. However, something clearly went wrong because officers found the GTI crashed through the guardrail. The incident caused serious damage to the vehicle, according to the cops. Police also reported that the thief broke into two other Volkswagen vehicles on this train car and stole the infotainment systems out of them. The person caused thousands of euros in damage by breaking into the VWs and ripping out the displays, according to law enforcement estimates. Upon seeing what happened, the cops immediately started a search, including using a helicopter, but they were unable to spot the thieves. Law enforcement also shut down the freight train line to search for evidence. While this thief's homemade ramp didn't work, he or she was more accomplished at making aa successful escape. German police are now asking anyone in the area at the time to come forward if they remember seeing anything weird that night.
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Which VW should I get? So I've heard that Volkswagen's are great cars. They're not very common where I live but my cousin has one and absolutely loves it. I've found 2 in my area. One is a 2001 1.8t Jetta with 38k miles. The other one is a 2002 1.8t GTI with 46k miles. Both are manuals with decent interiors. They're also the same price but am not sure if there is much of a difference from the sedan as opposed to the hatchback. Is one a better choice than the other? Or should I not even bother with either one? Congrats on your decision to buy a Volkswagen. You've taken your first step into an amazing and beautiful new world. Both cars are excellent and fun to drive. However there are a few differences between the two. Obviously the Jetta is a sedan with four-doors while the GTI is a hatchback with two-doors.
While both have the same 1.8 turbo charged engine, there is a major hp difference between the two years. In 2002, Volkswagen reprogrammed the computer chips in the 1.8t's to give them 30 more hp. So the heavier Jetta only has 150hp to the lighter GTI's 180hp. That being said, I'm sure the GTI has been driven a lot harder than the Jetta, therefore increasing the probability of having more mechanical issues. Make sure you have a mechanic you trust take a look at both of them to help guide your decision. As far as maintenance goes, having owned and driven several Volkswagens myself, I've never had one break down on me. The horror stories you hear about people's Volkswagens breaking down in greatly exaggerated. Personally I would go for the GTI. I own one myself and have a blast driving it. While the Jetta is a great car also, I don't have the need for a 4 door sedan.
Plus in your case, that 30 extra hp makes a big difference. Hope that helps you out some and enjoy! They are decent cars, but they are very expensive to repair and maintain. Jettas are basically GTIs with a trunk and two extra doors. The engines and transmissions are identical; the GTI has more horsepower than the Jetta. They can be good cars and will hold their value well when kept up, i.e., regular maintenance. Insurance is likely to be higher on the GTI due to its sporting nature. Used GTIs are often cars that were driven hard, so have a mechanic check it out before buying it. If you need four doors, the Jetta will be just as much fun to drive. Don't believe the myth about VW's costing more to maintain than other cars. One thing you might consider is looking for a car with a 2.0 engine instead. The 1.8t is "t for turbo" and that could become an expensive replacement part in about 80k to 100k miles.
