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I bought a 2013 VW Jetta. It does not have cruise control

Posted on 5/4/24 at 10:41 am
Posted by CatsGoneWild
Pigeon forge, Tennessee
Member since Jan 2008
13446 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 10:41 am
I went for a test drive on city streets and didn’t realize it didn’t have it. When I got on the highway afterwards, I found out it doesn’t. I wouldn’t have bought it if I had known.
I can’t believe they make cars without cruise. Are there places that can do aftermarket kits? I drive 30k miles a year so I definitely can use it
Posted by WonPercent
BATON ROUGE
Member since Aug 2023
504 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 10:43 am to
It's ok, if it hadn't it it wouldn't work anyways.
Posted by SpotCheckBilly
Member since May 2020
6642 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 10:43 am to
I think you can get the dealership to add it.
Posted by cas4t
Member since Jan 2010
70988 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 10:44 am to
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Are there places that can do aftermarket kits?


Yep
Posted by FCP
Delta State Univ. - Fightin' Okra
Member since Sep 2010
4820 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 10:44 am to
Drove a 2013 work van (Chevy) for a while. It didn't have it. Also, windows were still hand cranked. Moved up to 2018 with my most recent truck, and it is full electric with Bluetooth. And cruise.
Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
12438 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 10:57 am to
Idiot decision. They can add it, but will cost quite a bit.
Posted by roadGator
Member since Feb 2009
141574 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 11:02 am to
Aftermarket not done by the dealer is possible.

I wouldn’t suggest it.

I’d trade it and get one with.

If you just bought the car, return it. They may add it for you to keep you from returning it.
Posted by biglego
Ask your mom where I been
Member since Nov 2007
76832 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 11:03 am to
You can take mine. I never use it. Even on the interstate there are too many people driving too slow in the wrong lane to ever use it.
Posted by slacker130
Your mom
Member since Jul 2010
8088 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 11:04 am to
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2013 VW Jetta.


You won't have to worry about not having cruise control for long.
Posted by SportsGuyNOLA
New Orleans, LA
Member since May 2014
17312 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 11:25 am to
One less thing that will break

Also…

Who the hell uses cruise control???
Posted by armytiger96
Member since Sep 2007
1255 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 11:30 am to
Cruise control is for plebes. Trade the car in and get adaptive cruise control. I drive 30K miles a year as well and will not buy a truck again that doesn't have this feature.
Posted by NYNolaguy1
Member since May 2011
20983 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 11:31 am to
I have a 2012 VW Jetta with cruise control .
Posted by POTUS2024
Member since Nov 2022
12215 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 11:32 am to
Keeping your foot on the accelerator is a real chore.
Posted by 91TIGER
Lafayette
Member since Aug 2006
17823 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 11:36 am to
quote:

I can’t believe they make cars without cruise.



I'm 53 and I don't use cruise control, have never liked it. Tried it when I got my license at 15 years old and never once used it again.
Posted by GeauxOCDP
Member since Jul 2015
1012 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 11:51 am to
Funny how everyone is shitting on VWs, like half of them don't drive shitty Fords and Dodges.
Posted by McLemore
Member since Dec 2003
31648 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 11:53 am to
My dad installed cruise control on a 1970-something Scirocco in 1979/80. I’m sure it can still be done.
Posted by supadave3
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2005
30361 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 12:01 pm to
Whatever happened to new cars that shut off at red lights? A few years ago, all new cars had that 'feature. Both myself and my girlfriend and have cars bought in 2019 and neither even have the ability to do that.

I'm glad because I thought it was stupid and would have disabled it, but I've noticed that I don't hear other cars doing it at red lights very often these days.

Posted by BCLA
Bossier City
Member since Mar 2005
8173 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 12:01 pm to
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I can’t believe they make cars without cruise.


Just wait until the ignition key cylinder locks up on you, and you find out that only VW dealerships will replace it for hundreds of dollars because locksmiths can't/won't touch a VW.
Posted by LSU fan 246
Member since Oct 2005
90567 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 12:07 pm to
You drive 30k miles a year and buy a 2013 jetta?

What you selling out of your trunk?
Posted by Porpus
Covington, LA
Member since Aug 2022
1718 posts
Posted on 5/4/24 at 12:19 pm to
Rig up a Navitron 555G marine autopilot under your dash. It can be configured to act as a cruise control, and also provides many other useful features like NMEA output and a high-volume klaxon.
This post was edited on 5/4/24 at 12:21 pm
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