r/jetta

Hey guys, could use some help deciding between these two cars.

2014 Corolla S Plus
6-speed manual
114k miles
$9,700
Clean CARFAX, good maintenance history
Transmission fluid + coolant already done
CrossClimate2 tires and recent brakes

2017 Jetta S 1.4T
5-speed manual
Only 36k miles
Trying to get it for around $10.5–11k
Clean CARFAX
Previously VW CPO

I’m in Michigan and drive around 15k miles/year.

I want something comfort, safety and having something enjoyable to drive.

I’m honestly stuck because the Corolla seems like the safe choice, but the Jetta is 3 years newer with almost 78k fewer miles for not much more money.
Which would you guys choose? Would especially appreciate hearing from anyone who’s owned either of these cars long term.

Hi there , after giving a good thought about it , and thanks to some of the people here , I decided to not go for the Powestop kit brakes with red calipers .

They were expensive , and I read enough to see that those , can go wrong very quickly . I won't take the gamble just because I love those red calipers .
So I am gonna just replace the rear disc rotors and pads , since my Jetta is a 2012 2.5 SEL.
I would like to ask opinion to you all , about what would be a good option . I will buy them in FCP probably . I don't need the most expensive ones , but I won't buy the cheapest option either , so maybe someone can share which one they installed , and if they are satisfied with it .
Doing this option is actually way cheaper than those POWESTOP brake kit that I was about to buy... and like a fellow told me here ... "if you love the look of a red caliper , PAINT IT YOURSELF" ( at the beginning I thought it was joking but NOPE ... there are plenty of videos of how to paint your calipers in red ) 😊.
I hope several people here can share their experience with the brake brand they use .
Thank you soooo much !!!