From Closet Fan to Full Conversion
I think it's fair to say that I've been a closet Volkswagen fan for the better part of my life. I have admired the fine German engineering from afar, but unfortunately have never become too intimate with the brand.
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| After admiring Volkswagen from afar, driving the 2003 Jetta Wolfsburg has turned me into a wholehearted fan. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
This, however, has recently changed. My boyfriend assisted me onto the VW bandwagon at the wheel of his '95 Golf. I gradually started to feel the same enthusiasm that he does towards his "baby," a devotion that is not unusual among Volkswagen fans. My keenness further evolved into a great appreciation after having driven the new 2003 Jetta Wolfsburg Edition. I am now out of the closet, and I am a wholehearted fan.
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| During my test drive the weather was beautiful and I took full advantage of the Wolfsburg's optional power sunroof. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
When I saw the Tornado Red Jetta parked in the lot it was instant attraction, red being my favorite color. I've been in a few Jettas in my time but had never had the privilege of getting behind the wheel, until now. Unfortunately a nasty virus had knocked me out of commission for the most part of the week, but I did manage to fight off the beast and get in some seat time, and what a great time it was.
Last weekend the weather in Vancouver was beautiful. The sun was out and it wasn't too hot so I went cruisin' in the Wolfsburg. The optional power sunroof, which goes for an extra $1,015, was wide open, and the standard power windows were rolled down. And yes, air conditioning is a standard Wolfsburg too but as I've said before, I like the real thing better. The tunes were pumpin' on the single CD player that is accompanied by eight fantastic speakers. The sound quality is clear and precise, and all the AM/FM stereo/CD player buttons are easy to locate and read.