Used 1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Has some problems, Love it anyway
midna139, Bridgewater, NJ, 03/30/2012
Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Although it had some issues, like needing the ignition system replaced (Around $400 DIY), I love this car. I've been getting good gas milage and adequate performance. Mine has just over 160,000 miles on it, though the previous owner mistreated it. If you don't want to do any DIY car repair, I would not recommend this car. Otherwise, go for it. I use mine to get to and from school every day along with the occasional road trip and have never had any reliability issues with it. If you do get one, get yourself a good service manual and a metric socket set. I have the GLX 2.8L VR6 engine with the five speed manual transmission.
Don't Waste Your Money
VWMoneyPit, 03/24/2007
Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had a '70 Bug in school that needed infrequent attention and which I remember fondly. Those memories led me to purchase the Jetta thinking that the quality of the Jetta would be all that I remembered Volkswagen being; i.e., a maufacturer of quality automobiles. That is not the case. My Jetta has had numerous, costly electrical, engine wiring and emission problems (two catylytic converters in ten years), two broken glove boxes (how long have they been making cars?) and atrocious customer service. All of that ensures that I will never buy a VW again. My four purchases before the Jetta were Toyotas and Hondas - not as much fun to drive but trouble-free and much, much kinder on my pocketbook.
i love my jetta
jettaIIIglxvr6, 08/08/2004
Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this car has been everything i expected and more
Earlay 99 GLX
Inver306, 08/29/2004
Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car new right off the truck. I have had no problems with this car. I felt the suspension was a bit soft so I upgraded it with a Stage 3 Newspeed suspension, which included springs, struts and big anti-roll bars, a huge improvement. Latest mods include 17" wheels and a Newspeed chip. The car has developed some rattles and squeaks, but I understand that they all do. Car has 53k miles on it now and still looks and runs new. I've love the VR6 since new and have taken several long trips with it; the car is a great compromise of space, comfort and performance. I think I'll keep it for a while longer.
Poor Poor Jetta
Jeff, 07/22/2005
Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have spent over $4,000 on various sensors on this car in the past 8 months. It runs rough and doesn't start 30% of the time. The driver's side heated seat never worked after 3 attempts we quit asking. The driver's window dropped. The sunroof doesn't work at times. The check engine lite is on all the time. We will NEVER purchase another VW again.
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