Welcome, am also new to CI i drive a 2000 gsr. i highly recommend getting rid of the jetta. i used to work for volkswagen parts dept. they are junk. get the teggy and it will last you a very very long time as long as you take care of it.
welcome and gl finding a teg. I dont live in mass, but would love to go there again, Cape Cod and Quincy are great places since my friends are in dorch area