should I tint my '00 1.8T jetta?

exodus454

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Nope, tinted windows are a PITA to look through especially when you're doing stuff like backing up in low light. Even stock tinting on some american cars annoys me.

Get some polarized sunglasses.
 

MichaelD

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It's YOUR car. *shrug* Ask the man in the mirror, not us. What if I think you should paint your car purple with orange polka dots? You gonna do that? Nooooo. So why are you asking me if you should tint your windows?

Nice car though. 4T>V6
 

ViviTheMage

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Originally posted by: MichaelD
It's YOUR car. *shrug* Ask the man in the mirror, not us. What if I think you should paint your car purple with orange polka dots? You gonna do that? Nooooo. So why are you asking me if you should tint your windows?

Nice car though. 4T>V6


AGREE.

I just want to get the broad speculation from you guys!

tacky, or is it worth it? especially in the winter?

I do imagine its a PITA backing up in low light...I dont back up much!! :D
 

BD2003

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Tint is excellent - money well spent. But it can be a little difficult to back up on very dark nights. If thats something you need to do often, don't get it too dark.
 

thomsbrain

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i definetely recommend tint.

it is WAY too embarrasing to be seen in a jetta. make it as dark as you can. the fewer people see you in the car, the better.
 

ViviTheMage

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Originally posted by: thomsbrain
i definetely recommend tint.

it is WAY too embarrasing to be seen in a jetta. make it as dark as you can. the fewer people see you in the car, the better.

harsh, im actually getting it because winter is around the corner and the glare on my review mirrors gets pretty intense, im a dark lowly person.

hence the jetta!

^_^
 

imported_Trippin315

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Originally posted by: ViviTheMage
hrmm, 20% on the back, 30% on the sides.

It'd be nice, especially with the winter comming up and that glare from the sun.

It will be 150$ from a shop in hudson wisconsin, very fair price.
As a fellow Wisconsite, I would advise against it. It looks cool, especially with a black car such as yours, but it is a pain in winter with snow and frost and ice and road salt.

 

doze

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Yes, looks better, prevents glare, a bit cooler in summer, and less likely to get broken into when parked

Don't get the cheapest stuff they sell though b/c it looks like crap, and make sure the shop offers a guarantee - most are lifetime. $150 is about what I paid for my last 2 cars to get tinted.
 

avash

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Do 35% all round except windshield.

You get tint, and you can still see out of it reasonably at night.