Used 1996 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Consumer Reviews
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I'll never buy a VW ever again!
Lenny, 12/07/2004
1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan
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Bought it brand new in 96, problems started almost right away w/ the moonroof (luckily, it's still under the 2-yr bumper to bumper warranty). In 5 yrs I owned the car & less than 40k mileage (not to mention that the car was serviced regularly), 3 out of 4 power windows were broken, continuous AC problems (mechanic couldn't figure it out), poor gas mileage & the latest, had smoke coming out from the steering wheel (again, mechanic couldn't find out what's wrong). Trade it w/ Toyota Corolla & couldn't be happier. Stay away from VW!!
Not ALL are bad!
ILuvVeeDub, 04/07/2003
1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan
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everyone is quick to complain but nobody ever seems to praise!i put at least 500 miles a week during school, and beyond putting two sets of tires on it, and the power window issue (broken wire in the joint on the door) that was fixed for free by my VW dealership, even though the car was used, NOT ONE PROBLEM 98K miles total 80k of which are mine! oh yeah and that damn rattle in the passenger dash, nothing the radio doesnt drown out I LOVE THIS CAR!
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blueeagle65, 04/01/2003
1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan
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Bad paint that VW wouldn't take care of (we had to have repainted) - cassette player doesn't work - mysterious coolant leak - no pwr to cigarette lighter - 1 front and 1 rear speaker work (sometimes) - dash controls are not back lit. Eats tires! Wife bought the car new.
Economical and Fun to Drive...
Wolfsburg, 04/01/2003
1996 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg 4dr Sedan
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I purchased this car with 32,000 miles on it and have since put on 40,000 miles of my own. I opted for the 2.0 instead of the vr6 and I haven't regretted it for a second. In the dealer's words, "you could drop a bomb on this engine and it would keep on running." I believe it! This little 4 banger has been very reliable and fun to drive. Although I can't outrun the new turbocharged 4 cylinders or the v6's of the world, the engineering behind the jetta gl 5 speed puts you in touch with the car. This car has the reliability you'd expect from Honda and the personality that only VW can offer!
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Kay Threlkeld, 06/16/2005
1996 Volkswagen Jetta Trek Limited Edition 4dr Sedan
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It has been an excellent car. Painted once it still looks like new. Had early problem with engine fan control but none since fixed.