Used 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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So far so good...
mdbla, Arcadia, CA, 09/14/2011
Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought this CPO Jetta 1 month ago after owning an Audi A4 for 10 years. The Jetta is a fun car to drive, handles great. Manual transmissions shifts effortlessly. The exterior styling is nice (mine is black with the chrome trim) and the interior is very nice, has a upscale feel to it. Huge trunk! I was hoping with the 5-sp manual I'd get the higher miles per gallon (75% freeway, 25% city) but I've been getting exactly as advertised - 26 mpg. Finally not crazy about the front seats, wish there was more options to adjusting the position. I prefer a more horizontal seat and these have a big angle (6 inches height difference from front to back).
The best!
Troy Bailey, 09/08/2008
Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I just went from a 2005.5 Jetta Package 1 to a 09 Jetta SE. The engine is so much quieter and the 20 extra HP is noticeable. The fit and finish are even better which is amazing!
The Best Kept Secret of the Auto World..
Equalizer, 08/24/2009
Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Absolutely amazing car. I just traded a 2000 A4 for the Jetta, as the A4 was ridiculously overpriced. I was hesitant about getting the Jetta, after driving the A4 for 10 years, but one test drive, and I couldn't wait to trade the Audi in. I have had the Jetta one week, and am thrilled with it. It is fun to drive, easy to drive, comfortable, and utilitarian. I think this is the best kept secret in the auto world....
High maintenance cost
John, Lincoln, NE, 12/31/2018
Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have put 100k miles on mine in 7 years and have been satisfied with everything except the maintenance and repair cost. Every car needs work more and then but this car costs a lot to maintain. Regular maintenance can cost 300-600 sometimes at the dealership. Latest repair I had was 2700 to replace the abs module. This was done by a local European car mechanic who told me parts for this car are very expensive. Sounds like I need to get rid of it at this point.
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So Far So Good
DJ, 08/06/2009
Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my car on July 30th in Minnesota, and drove it 350 miles over the weekend, and 900 miles back to Colorado yesterday. I'm coming off of a BWM 328xi lease, so this is a step back in many ways, but BMW is too expensive right now. They wanted $30k for a buyout! For less than $19k, so far I'm feeling really good. I got Black, and I like the exterior styling. With tinted windows, it's a sharp car. I also like the tan leatherette interior - nice contrast to the Black. The quality of the cabin is excellent. Performance is pretty darn close to my 328xi from 0 to about 40, but then it lags the BMW. And I miss 6 speeds. Overall, a solid car, but will it go in the snow?