Used 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE Sedan Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE Sedan.
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SE, Same old VW!
jkali860, New Bedford, MA, 02/17/2012
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan w/Convenience (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
While the Base and S (4 cylinder 115-hp) models are not like previous VW's, the SE model (5 cylinder 170-hp) holds up the VW's reputation.
I am extremely pleased with my purchase (2012 SE manual W/ Convenience) .
I was a bit hesitant to look at new Jetta's due to the awful reviews.
After I did some research, the SE model and above is a totally different car than the S and Base … models.
You get a low price for an extremely basic car. But the SE, SEL, and TDI all have a lot to be pleased about.
Don't believe the bad reviews stand for all the Jetta models, only the Base and S.
With a different engine, transmission and interior, the SE model and above is a totally different car.
Happy jetta owner
Ken, Lancaster, PA, 03/30/2021
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan w/Convenience (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
We have owned the jetta for about5 or 6years now and nothing to complain about ,runs great ,rides great,we love our jetta .We are now vw customers for life.
Best first car
JourneyOfTheJetta, Billings, MT, 05/21/2017
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan w/Convenience (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
My 2012 Jetta is my first car and I can easily see it lasting me all throughout college. Traveling 15 minutes to and from school everyday, then to work, then to friends houses, this car has been so reliable! Super safe with reliable braking and acceleration. Super sturdy and reliable in harsh weather and road conditions as well. I have had no maintenance problems with the car and it has … been more than good to me. If you're searching for a first car or a good commuter car, the Jetta is the way to go! Once again, reliable, comfortable, safe, and easy to navigate!
5 speed SE with Convenience is the one to get.
dlevine2, Gilbert, AZ, 05/26/2013
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan w/Convenience (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
I was hesitant to buy a VW after having owned a 1993 VW Corrado SLC - most beautiful unreliable car I have ever owned.
I did not want an automatic since I had been driving a 2006 Hyundai Sonata for quite a while (most boring, most reliable car I have ever owned).
For me, the 5 speed SE with convenience is a great car - not too far over $20,000 and it has decent performance.
The trunk is … larger than my wife's Infiniti M35.
My kid cannot destroy the interior because it is made out of, well, plastic and Vinyl.
My hope is that it turns out to be reliable, because I do like it a lot.
It's as much of a German car as $20,000 or so will let it be.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Spacious interior and trunk
- Pro:well-equipped
- Pro:smart electronics interface
- Pro:fuel-efficient diesel model.
- Con:Lackluster interior materials
- Con:sluggish throttle with automatic
- Con:numb steering
- Con:wheezy base engine.
Full Edmunds Review: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan
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