Comments on: Jeremy Clarkson blasts VW’s “boring” new Jetta http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: So Sorry(I Wonder Why). http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-189457 So Sorry(I Wonder Why). Sun, 09 Jul 2006 18:27:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-189457 Wernher Von Braun invented a missile to be used against England. Oh, that's good. Is that what Jeremy Clarkson is mad(mentally unstable)about?! Wernher Von Braun invented a missile to be used against England. Oh, that’s good. Is that what Jeremy Clarkson is mad(mentally unstable)about?!

]]> By: wHaP! http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-188816 wHaP! Sat, 08 Jul 2006 19:41:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-188816 Austin Powers is the reason why I like the fact that my bloodline runs through the middle of Germany. Always remember where rocket science was born. Germany. People like Clarkson and his supporters are why aspects of the U.K. are considered to be rubbish. Austin Powers is the reason why I like the fact that my bloodline runs through the middle of Germany. Always remember where rocket science was born. Germany. People like Clarkson and his supporters are why aspects of the U.K. are considered to be rubbish.

]]> By: wHaP! http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-188814 wHaP! Sat, 08 Jul 2006 19:36:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-188814 You have to consider the source of the remarks. German design is very conservative, serious, and stolid. That is a good thing. The POLAR opposite of something like, oooooh, something ferociously stupid and ugly like...Austin Powers. You have to consider the source of the remarks. German design is very conservative, serious, and stolid. That is a good thing. The POLAR opposite of something like, oooooh, something ferociously stupid and ugly like…Austin Powers.

]]> By: The Deal Brokers http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-188810 The Deal Brokers Sat, 08 Jul 2006 19:31:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-188810 I was wonder if this is why BMW put Bangle in charge of BMW body work. LONG TERM (abusive)complaining by vapid airheads like Clarkson constantly harping on what was close to perfect design. The original BMW "Braun toaster" HVAC dials were close to perfection. Those dials are now history in BMW cars. Fortunately many automakers are now using (a variation at least) of those "Braun toaster" HVAC dials. I was wonder if this is why BMW put Bangle in charge of BMW body work. LONG TERM (abusive)complaining by vapid airheads like Clarkson constantly harping on what was close to perfect design. The original BMW “Braun toaster” HVAC dials were close to perfection. Those dials are now history in BMW cars. Fortunately many automakers are now using (a variation at least) of those “Braun toaster” HVAC dials.

]]> By: Ted K http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-5262 Ted K Wed, 01 Mar 2006 23:22:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-5262 Clarkson is dead on as usual. New Jetta is stupid poop. BTW, what's with the wannabe-bentley grill? Talk about retarded. Clarkson is dead on as usual.

New Jetta is stupid poop.

BTW, what’s with the wannabe-bentley grill? Talk about retarded.

]]> By: Barf Bag http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-4776 Barf Bag Sat, 25 Feb 2006 04:37:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-4776 Looks like a nice car to me and a signfiicant improvement over the old Jetta. It's a little staid in design which is to say it's conservative but that's the market segment. Looks like a nice car to me and a signfiicant improvement over the old Jetta. It’s a little staid in design which is to say it’s conservative but that’s the market segment.

]]> By: Playboy http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-4555 Playboy Thu, 23 Feb 2006 18:03:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-4555 I have a 2.0T New Jetta...and let me tell you it doesnt drive like a JAP... I have a 2.0T New Jetta…and let me tell you it doesnt drive like a JAP…

]]> By: jim sanders http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-4513 jim sanders Thu, 23 Feb 2006 09:29:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-4513 I don't like how the entire VW line now has completely flat dash boards. They should make the controls protrude so far out that rear passengers can press them. That way, when the driver is making a left turn with both hands, the rear passenger can adjust the clock for daylight savings time. This would save the passengers much grief, if they are car pooling. There is nothing like being one hour early to work, only to find that it is President's Day. I don’t like how the entire VW line now has completely flat dash boards. They should make the controls protrude so far out that rear passengers can press them. That way, when the driver is making a left turn with both hands, the rear passenger can adjust the clock for daylight savings time. This would save the passengers much grief, if they are car pooling. There is nothing like being one hour early to work, only to find that it is President’s Day.

]]> By: captain america http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-4493 captain america Thu, 23 Feb 2006 05:35:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-4493 i agree it no longer has any character you cant pick it out of a crowd of cars like you could the old ones...its bland and vw made a mistake styling it. i agree it no longer has any character you cant pick it out of a crowd of cars like you could the old ones…its bland and vw made a mistake styling it.

]]> By: gsh http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-4464 gsh Thu, 23 Feb 2006 01:40:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-4464 clarkson is right, i dont doubt his eye seeing as hes been in this industry for decades. face it VW fans, the interior is so ungodly boring its almost as bad as a domestic. all the buttons and dash are illuminated by neon blue lights and the layout hasnt changed for YEARS. audi suffers from the same problem....just way too boring. nice interiors? infinitis M (not the G), lexus IS, Acura RL, Merc E and S class, new jag XK. more of course, but those stand out in my opinion. clarkson is right, i dont doubt his eye seeing as hes been in this industry for decades. face it VW fans, the interior is so ungodly boring its almost as bad as a domestic. all the buttons and dash are illuminated by neon blue lights and the layout hasnt changed for YEARS. audi suffers from the same problem….just way too boring. nice interiors? infinitis M (not the G), lexus IS, Acura RL, Merc E and S class, new jag XK. more of course, but those stand out in my opinion.

]]> By: JoJohn http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-4412 JoJohn Wed, 22 Feb 2006 22:30:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-4412 It's true the Jetta looks like a corolla in the front - that's where they screwed up - the hood is so slanted that it makes it look like the small car it is. The reason the previous jetta was so successful aside from the passat was because it was a small car that looked bigger than it was - that's the trick with small cars - what guy would want to drive a car that says "look how small I am". It’s true the Jetta looks like a corolla in the front – that’s where they screwed up – the hood is so slanted that it makes it look like the small car it is. The reason the previous jetta was so successful aside from the passat was because it was a small car that looked bigger than it was – that’s the trick with small cars – what guy would want to drive a car that says “look how small I am”.

]]> By: nick http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-4407 nick Wed, 22 Feb 2006 22:12:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-4407 TYPICAL TEENAGE CHICKS CAR..., DOES IT ALSO COME W/ FLOWERS??? TYPICAL TEENAGE CHICKS CAR…, DOES IT ALSO COME W/ FLOWERS???

]]> By: Madcapp http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-4394 Madcapp Wed, 22 Feb 2006 21:31:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-4394 Friends, I'm gonna have to abologize about my first comment. Clarkson would actually make a better "Herman" in the Munsters movie, than a modern Lurch. Friends, I’m gonna have to abologize about my first comment. Clarkson would actually make a better “Herman” in the Munsters movie, than a modern Lurch.

]]> By: Mookie http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-4390 Mookie Wed, 22 Feb 2006 20:54:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-4390 Who's Clarkson? Who’s Clarkson?

]]> By: Jerry Mahoney http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-4366 Jerry Mahoney Wed, 22 Feb 2006 18:40:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-4366 It's conservatism done wrong, boring to play it safe. He has a point, but with the mass appeal of the jetta you're bound to step on toes no matter what you say about it. It’s conservatism done wrong, boring to play it safe. He has a point, but with the mass appeal of the jetta you’re bound to step on toes no matter what you say about it.

]]> By: dat http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-4352 dat Wed, 22 Feb 2006 16:39:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-4352 The new jetta looks like a Toyota Corolla.... The new jetta looks like a Toyota Corolla….

]]> By: DaEMoN http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-4350 DaEMoN Wed, 22 Feb 2006 16:26:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-4350 Yeah he sometimes is exaggerated, although I can't but agree with him on the design. I mean, come on! As avixe said, though, the GTI does indeed look similar. And I don't like that one either. How much better was the design of, say, the 4th Golf? I guess VW's inability to walk the extra mile and actually design a berlina like a berlina and make it a little more, not aggressive, but responsive is what Clarkson is actually complaining about. Not to say I've had quite a few friends bring back their new VolksWagens for minor breakdowns Yeah he sometimes is exaggerated, although I can’t but agree with him on the design. I mean, come on! As avixe said, though, the GTI does indeed look similar. And I don’t like that one either. How much better was the design of, say, the 4th Golf? I guess VW’s inability to walk the extra mile and actually design a berlina like a berlina and make it a little more, not aggressive, but responsive is what Clarkson is actually complaining about. Not to say I’ve had quite a few friends bring back their new VolksWagens for minor breakdowns

]]> By: Chris http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-4348 Chris Wed, 22 Feb 2006 16:19:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-4348 Funny how the worst dressed man on TV can bash car styling. On one episode of the British version of "The Office", Ricky Gervais was going to get ready for a date, and he looked in his closet and said "Oh my god I have Jeremy Clarkson's wardrobe." and he didn't mean it in a good way. Funny how the worst dressed man on TV can bash car styling. On one episode of the British version of “The Office”, Ricky Gervais was going to get ready for a date, and he looked in his closet and said “Oh my god I have Jeremy Clarkson’s wardrobe.” and he didn’t mean it in a good way.

]]> By: avixe http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-4344 avixe Wed, 22 Feb 2006 16:13:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-4344 To be clear, he loved the GTI, and Top Gear named it Car of the Year. Interesting considering how close the Golf and Jetta are. To be clear, he loved the GTI, and Top Gear named it Car of the Year. Interesting considering how close the Golf and Jetta are.

]]> By: Mathew http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-4343 Mathew Wed, 22 Feb 2006 16:10:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-4343 I think the grill of the new VW/Audi models were inspired by Clarkson's mouth! Its sad that he found it boring on the Jetta! I think the grill of the new VW/Audi models were inspired by Clarkson’s mouth! Its sad that he found it boring on the Jetta!

]]> By: Madcapp http://www.leftlanenews.com/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta.html#comment-4342 Madcapp Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:54:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/jeremy-clarkson-blasts-vws-boring-new-jetta/#comment-4342 Clarkson can be a retard sometimes. The Jetta is actually quite nice inside (although UK versions may be a little more basic), and he was driving the non-turbo 2 liter. I guess when your homeland mismanages its automotive industry to the point that its virtually nonexistant, you have to run around bashing everyone else to try and bring them down to your level. He kept complaining about how boring the car was, I guess it would be more entertaining to Clarkson if it was breaking down all the time. I nominate Clarkson to play Lurch on the next Addams Family movie. Clarkson can be a retard sometimes. The Jetta is actually quite nice inside (although UK versions may be a little more basic), and he was driving the non-turbo 2 liter. I guess when your homeland mismanages its automotive industry to the point that its virtually nonexistant, you have to run around bashing everyone else to try and bring them down to your level. He kept complaining about how boring the car was, I guess it would be more entertaining to Clarkson if it was breaking down all the time. I nominate Clarkson to play Lurch on the next Addams Family movie.

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