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Used 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Consumer Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars
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2.88 out of 5 stars

Didn't suck too bad

VWJustOK, 10/14/2002
1999 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan (midyear)
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I enjoyed my Jetta over the two years I drove it - however I had a few problems. The window mechanism broke as I was driving down the highway, brakepads wore out quickly, car was generally very noisy, ect. However, it was fun to drive.

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* Starting MSRP of $21,995 for a 2025 Jetta S 1.5L TSI® with 8-speed automatic transmission. Prices exclude destination, taxes, title, other options, and dealer charges. Dealer sets actual price.

3.38 out of 5 stars

So far ok.....

Ken, 03/16/2010
1999 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I just bought this car a few months ago and lucked out with a really nice, 85,000 one owner car. As with all Jettas both front power windows did not work but the dealer I bought it from replaced them for me. The car stinks off the line but is pretty peppy when up to speed, maybe the manuals are better? Had to replace the timing belt and went ahead and replaced the ater pump and serpentine belt. Trust me you WANT to do all this at the same time and try and do it yourself. Parts cost me less than $100, but if you paid someone to do it it would cost you. Fit and finish is good, cup holders are beyond a joke. Ride is good even with me stepping up to 17" wheels.MPG could B better getting 25.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

I like my Wolfsburg Sedan!

anya, 10/10/2002
1999 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg 4dr Sedan
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I have been very happy with the reliability of my car. Excellent paint & tires all the way to the handling, and performance. Will definitely buy VW again.

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* Starting MSRP of $21,995 for a 2025 Jetta S 1.5L TSI® with 8-speed automatic transmission. Prices exclude destination, taxes, title, other options, and dealer charges. Dealer sets actual price.

3.38 out of 5 stars

poor manufacturing quality

jis, 10/14/2002
1999 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan
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My dashboard was put in crooked at the factory, something I did not notice for several months. I had all the usual problems with the oxygen and mass airflow sensors, replaced 3 or 4 times (I forget which), cupholders, green ooze in the doors, poor key, 2 second delay when getting into gear on the automatic transmission. etc. Also an "endearing" noise in the front dash that occurs each year at through the cold weather season. Probably some metal parts contracting and vibrating in the cold. I contacted the president of VW in Germany, got a letter back from Germany saying that some one in the US would come out and look at my car. No one ever showed.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

very poor, DO NOT BUY ONE OF THESE

gixxersixr, 11/01/2003
1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (midyear)
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i have had nothing but problems with this vehicle, the window regulator will go out, along w/all general electronics on this car. if you are even thinking about buying one of these, email me and i will dissuade you. BUY A TOYOTA OR HONDA!!

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