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by bardicbliss
Nov 29 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: great gas mileage, comfortable, engines will last long time
Cons: interior ergonomics could be better
I had owned an old Jetta in the past and decided I wanted another VW. As I am not a fan of hatchbacks, the Golf was not an option. Just out of college the Passat seemed a bit pricier than I could afford. So I got another Jetta that I LOVE!!! I bought...
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by RBradford
Aug 07 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomy, Sporty, Low Maintenance, Great Mileage
Cons: Cup Holders Can't Handle Large Cups
Me, drive a Volkswagen? Huh? Are you crazy? Well, OK, I'll test drive one...I'll take it.
This was essentially my conversation with a friend who manages a car dealership. My Ford Tortoise, ah, I mean Taurus, was limping along on three...
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by vroche
Jan 10 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: great gas mileage, fun car, drives like sports car
Cons: squeaky brakes, everyone else has one
Before you buy your next car, read this. Consider if you want to buy the newest fun fling that will last a mere two years or a good, reliable car. Certain cars fall under both these categories. If you have been driving lately, you will see the latest...
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by scottking
Jun 30 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great looks and handling. Available with a VR6. Huge trunk.
Cons: It will take me all day to think of just one.
I was the last person you would expect to drive a VW. I am a very large guy and my mentality was dead set on American muscle cars I had a 1989 Ford Mustang 5.0 in my mind if it wasn't an American car it was worthless. I quickly changed my mind after...
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by paramchuk
May 03 '00 - Updated Feb 28 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Tons
Cons: Dealers, battery drains
The Bottom Line: Dencent car.
I chose to buy this vehicle because I previously owned 2 VW rabbits, and loved both of them. Although they had their issues...but that's a different story. I thought a new VW would have the power I wanted, the options I wanted, and a Price I could...
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by geddesn
May 04 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Design, Handling, Stereo, Trunk
Cons: Molding-adhesion
I purchased a 1996 Jetta GL 5-speed as it was coming off of a two year lease in 1998. This car is totally fun to drive, has incredibly tight handling, and looks as great as the day I bought it at 4 years old--No squeaks or creaks like the American cars...
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by SKIP-K
Dec 29 '99 - Updated Aug 06 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: affordable, reliable, roomy, great styling, lots of features standard
Cons: none that I have ever discovered
After reading all the reviews of the VW Jetta, I am happy to provide a positive and honest review of a car I have enjoyed owning for almost four yrs and 60k. The Jetta Trek is a limited edition model with a few extra features added to set it apart from...
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by mseiler
Mar 25 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomy, fun to drive, reliable, good gas mileage
Cons: Electric Windows
The Bottom Line: I would recommend purchasing a 1996 or 1997 Jetta used. I have 75,000+ miles, and have had little repair expense to date.
We own a 1996 Jetta GLS and a 1997 Jetta Trek. Both cars have been very reliable. They are very comfortable for driver and front passenger, as well as rear passengers. Great gas mileage (30+ MPG), good visibility and handling.
The GLS and Trek...
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by rugbyprofessor
Mar 26 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable, built to last
Cons: Teething problems
The Bottom Line: An excellent car that will last a long time when properly cared for.
Bought my Jetta new in October 1995 after my '94 Jetta saved my life (no exaggeration) in a horrific side impact accident. The car had its teething problems in the beginning, but has been great since then.
Teething problems were as follows;...
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by feudfanatic
Dec 20 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Power sunroof, handling, brakes, performance (for a 4-cylinder), dependability!! YAY!
Cons: Nothing major: cupholders, lack of a glove box, hard front bucket seats.
The Bottom Line: Looking for a cheap reliable car? Buy a Jetta! If it was taken good care of, you should be as happy as I am with it!
I went into the market looking to buy a late-model Volkswagon Jetta over the summer (2000+) but in the process stumbled over this gem, a 1996 Jetta GL. I eventually went for it because it was soooo much cheaper. I've had it for maybe 5 months now, no ...
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by rsullivan
Jan 24 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: great looking, stylish,
Cons: needs a better company stereo, engine is lacking a little
My Jetta has definitely served two purposes in my teenage years. One, attracting many ladies to my fine ride. Secondly getting me where I want to go in style. Although the car does lack in engine power, as it is only a 4 cylinder, it still got me where...
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by todor11
Jan 19 '09
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Elegance, Smooth ride, Smooth shifting, Fuel Economy, Good Torque, Reliability, Fast, Good Torque, HUGE trunk.
Cons: No glove box? Small cup holders.
The Bottom Line: German elegance cannot be beat.
A Volkswagen is a car that is very inside out and upside down when it comes to build; everything is different. I purchased my VW Jetta in March 2005. It had 198xxxkm on it and ran like a dream. Three years later. It has 250xxxkm on it and ...
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by cheeku76
Oct 01 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Decent low end torque- smooth shifting 5 -speed,lots of trunk space,good gas mileage
Cons: power windows stop working, rear seat is cramped.
The Bottom Line: Got totalled at a Houston traffic light :-( Strongly recommend it to anyone looking for a good used car in the under 10K range.
This is my first car ever!.
I bought it straight out of grad school. It had 68K miles. The only modifications the previous driver had made were a JVC CD changer. I drove this car till about 2 months back when it got totalled. I found out the...
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by jerseytom
Sep 14 '01 - Updated Sep 16 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Economical, Practical, Terrific Ride, Handles Well, 130,000 and still running strong!
Cons: Still trying to think of one...
The Bottom Line: I suggest going to test drive one... that will be proof enough on why VW puts out quality cars. You will always want one in your life.
In late 1996 I traded in my Blazer and moved to the economical side of the auto world - the VW Jetta GL!
All these years and miles (131,267 to be exact) later the Jetta is still zipping everywhere I go. I live 8 minutes outside of NYC and my...
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by mroyce7644
Dec 19 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: very nice car
Cons: Poor Customer Service
We leased a 96 Jetta 3 1/2 years ago and have been quite happy overall.
The local dealer has very good with service and follow up. About 3 years into our lease the drivers side window motor needed to be replaced at the cost of $268, the work was...
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