If you decide to buy from Amazon, beware unreliable third-party sellers offering subpar off-brand products or even name-brand knockoffs, says Saundra Latham, a staff writer for.It may be worth the peace of mind to buy pricey electronics from a big-box retailer, where you can ask questions and get immediate assistance if there's a problem with the purchase. As such, you run the risk of purchasing sight unseen a poor-quality product with a short lifespan. The purchasing decision becomes even trickier with off-brand electronics, which don't have the reputation and reliability that come with name brands. You also don't have the luxury of being able to ask a customer service representative any questions in person about the product. Unlike at brick-and-mortar retailers, you can't physically see or touch a desired item online before buying it. As long as it's not a hot-ticket item that may sell out fast, you may want to wait until another retailer selling the same item has a sale (for example, an end-of-season clearance) or offers an online discount code, James recommends.īuying electronics, such as laptops, digital cameras or televisions, on Amazon can be tricky - whether you buy directly from Amazon or from a third-party seller on Amazon Marketplace. If you've spotted a fashion item on Amazon that you'd like to buy, do some comparison shopping first. That's $13 less than the e-commerce giant. A Movado Men's Museum Black Stainless Steel Watch was priced at $216.33 on Amazon. You’ll pay $20 less for the same handbag at Nordstrom Rack where it was priced at $79.97. We spotted a Cole Haan Bayleen Leather Tote on Amazon for $99.99. " You can easily spend at least 20% more buying name-brand clothing from Amazon compared to clothing-specific retailers such as Lands' End, American Eagle or Macy's,” says Kyle James, founder of, a site that aggregates in-store and online coupons and discount codes. These are savings that you simply won't get on Amazon. If VW needs a comeback player, the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T could be it.Most major department stores, specialty stores and big-box retailers that sell name-brand clothing and accessories regularly offer in-store coupons and online discount promo codes. Overall, this small turbo gasoline engine considerably weakens the case for diesels on more than one level.
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But the infotainment system now works with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Volkswagen limits the 1.4T to relatively basic trim levels, and our SE lacked some common features, such as lumbar adjustment in the cloth-only seats. the jerky dual-clutch setup that afflicts the diesel. And the 1.4T stickers for $2,850 less than the comparable diesel that was being sold before the scandal broke.Īs such, the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T provides an enticing combination of zip, frugality, and refinement, especially when considering the 1.4T’s automatic transmission vs. More impressive is its 47 mpg on the highway-just a shade below the TDI, and without the diesel’s hesitation on takeoff and noisy low-speed clatter. More important, for those looking for a high-miles-per-gallon diesel alternative, the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T got a decent 32 mpg overall, compared with 36 mpg for the Jetta diesel. Occasionally the turbo can be caught off-boost, and the transmission may remain in too high a gear, but that is rare. (Read the complete Volkswagen Jetta road test.)ĭespite its small displacement, the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T delivers healthy midrange torque. Just introduced is a 1.4-liter, 150-hp turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, which might be the most satisfying of all of the small turbos on the market. Since its 2011 redesign, the Jetta sedan has offered more engines than Spinal Tap had drummers. Hidden within the cloud of its emissions scandal, Volkswagen has a new fuel-efficient powertrain that is a compelling alternative for diesel buyers.
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