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Used 1996 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Consumer Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
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4.13 out of 5 stars

I'd never buy one again

Elaina, 02/21/2010
1996 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was my first vehicle. It was fun to drive, but, I'd never put a teenager behind this wheel. The biggest problem was that the car would just completely shut off while I was driving. I'd have to coast to the side of the road. Spent thousands trying to fix this problem, no shop could figure out what was wrong with it. Other not so major problems: check engine light- always on, a/c broke, radio system complete broke, the key would GET STUCK in the ignition-- no one in my family could get it out.. so I'd have to leave it unlocked sometimes, with the key in the ignition, and for a time, I had issues opening the trunk. Cute car, but so not worth it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car ever

og will, 10/08/2002
1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

What a great car

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3.38 out of 5 stars

My last VW

BC1943, 12/03/2008
1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Briefly and to the point. I have spent more in repairs over the years than the car cost me to buy($15000). If I had sold it at end of warranty period I would have been ok. Electrical gremlins were many and often returned within days of "fix".. I finally put black tape over the annoying light. Reliability is highest priority for me and VW has lost many good customers due to this issue. I still use the car for dump runs and local use but never for long distances.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

love it

Hansmacher, 02/23/2004
1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

NO real problems at 120k. Love the way it drives.

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5 out of 5 stars

U cant top a volkswagen

KBVW14, 07/07/2002
1996 Volkswagen Jetta Trek Limited Edition 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

my jetta trek 96...is a black beauty....spoiler...sunroof...tinted out...blasting stereo system im in love...volkswagens are great cars i recommend them to anyone my next one will probably be the gti i'll be out, they are real quick xoxo

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