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by rakelhj
May 09 '07
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: fun to drive, great gas mileage, large tank, roomy
Cons: sealed transmission, expensive maintenance, hard to find parts, lots of "dealer" exclusives
The Bottom Line: Go with a Honda -- less trouble with a lower true cost to own.
In 2004, about a year after I purchased the car in August 2003, I had the front two motor mounts replaced, and after that, I experienced even more problems and took it back to the repair man the next day to have the exhaust system replaced. I can't ...
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by scrum
Sep 20 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Fun, everyday car
Cons: Calipers, Throttle Body, Cables, Underpowered
I bought the car because it had all the features I needed/wanted in a 4 door passenger and commuting car.
In a 5 speed the car has decent power with 2 passengers - over that and it has noticable lag. In the automatic, which I have driven...
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by tcoulson
Feb 14 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Great gas mileage,fun to drive, my 2001 Isuzu Trooper is more fun to drive.
Cons: Maintenance Problems
The Bottom Line: Marginal, we have not had to pay a lot (yet), other than the deductible cost.
We bought this car new for my wife on March 1, 1996. We also bought the extended warranty for about $800. The kicker with the warranty from Congressional VW in Rockville, MD was that if you did not use it you would get your money back.
I...
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by delrinkenro
Dec 03 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Simple styling, good reliability, ergonomic, decent performance.
Cons: hit or miss quality, poor quality paint, windshield
The Bottom Line: This was definitely a good buy in 1996, and would probably make a great used car. Do your homework when buying used.
Intro
I bought my 1996 1/2 Jetta (manual) new in 1996. I've always been a VW fan as I had a 1991 Golf previously. At the time the Jetta was an excellent choice over the Honda Civic and others as you really got a lot more for your money. As I got my...
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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 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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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 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 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 MiDoyle  - Top 1000
Apr 11 '01 - Updated Apr 17 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handles well, gets good gas mileage and looks pretty
Cons: Weird behavior from time to time.
The Bottom Line: All things considered we are pleased with our purchase and enjoy the car very much. Check it out thoroughly and you'll find a good auto.
Last year after many years of faithful service, it became apparent to my wife and me that her beloved 1987 Toyota Celica GTS Coupe was on its last legs (125,000 miles). Would it cost us another small fortune to fix, yet again? This was a car that...
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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 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 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 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 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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