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Love this car
Gio313, 10/01/2010
1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan (midyear)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
My dad bouth this jetta from a friend he was a mechanic so the engine is upgated its a pretty fast car he passed the car on to me my sophmore year of highschool im a juniour now so i've had it for a year so far i only have given it an oil change n new tires for 150 i olso changed the window motors got them at the juck yard for 50 bucks pretty cheap if u get a jetta n u noe how to fix minor details u can go to "pick n pull" and get most of the parts relly cheap. Willing to buy another one anytime very reliable never broke down since my dad had it like 4 yrs before i did
German Junk
philomela, 08/14/2002
1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS VR6 4dr Sedan (midyear)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you're looking for a reliable car, don't look at a Jetta VR6. This week's repair--new catalytic converter. 2 weeks before that it was an O2 sensor and in the last year, trunk sensor, temperature gauge sensor, mass air intake sensor, and the window regulator. Things that still need repair: fuel gauge sensor, dash lights, and seat levers for both front seats are broken.
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- GL (1999.5) SedanMSRP: $7501,348 mi away
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Cincygirl, 02/04/2003
1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS VR6 4dr Sedan (midyear)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
My car is a 1999 model. Since the warranty went off (24,000), I have replaced the fuel gauge and float, radiator valve, several sensors, catalitic converter, etc. etc. I have spent over $1500 in one year on service. Never again.
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blc, 09/16/2003
1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDi 4dr Sedan (midyear)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ive owned this car for a year and am extremely pleased with this, my 2nd Jetta. The TDI, with its excellent fuel economy is practically the best thing going. Couple this with the longevity and reliability of diesel, its the hands-down best. Although CR rates this model low in reliability, Ive had no problems in the past year.
never again!!!!!!
poncho, 12/17/2003
1999 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
never drain the transmission fluid it takes a special machine to put in back in and $400.00 later! cup holder oh those things that are in my way of the thermostat! the green ooze comingout of doors. by the way did i mention don't do anything to your engine due to vw's great building of this fine car they designed it to where it only takes there fluid trans fluid $38.00 a quart! and 9 times out of 10 you have to have a machine of vw fix it!
1999 Volkswagen Jetta
VW 3, 09/29/2006
1999 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my VW Jetta and it has been great for a year. I had problems with the dash lights behind the temperature panel. Then it started to have electrical problems. I could not open the gas filler door, then the alarm would not lock the doors, then the trunk light went out and only turns on when it wants. Next the A/C broke. Oh, the glove box is hanging by one hinge. On the positive side, I love the ride and it can do high speeds on the highway. Its gas mileage is great. I would say the quality needs to get better. I bought this car because my Mom owned a '73 Bug and never had a problem. Then I owned it and never had a problem. I mistakenly thought the Jetta would be the same.
Style Over Substance
AK Jetta, 10/08/2006
1999 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
We really liked the style and the roomy interior and trunk. However, we had several problems including: driver window failure; body trim falling off; radio controls quit working; turn signal lever stopped working; throttle body had to be replaced and other mechanical issues. This all happened at various stages of our eight year ownership. The first few years went smoothly and the car now has 92,000 miles. I probably would not buy another Jetta, but this one made it through three cross-country trips, including one to Alaska.
Never buy a Jetta!
Unnimpressed!, 11/20/2010
1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (midyear)
0 of 6 people found this review helpful
I boutgh this car a little over a year ago and so far, not only have the glove box, cup holders and electrical problems arose, I have also replaced the transmission twice in the last 20,000 miles! Also, the fuel line, and the negative battery cables! The car is horrible! Since I've gotten it with only 50,000 miles on it, it has done nothing but drain my wallet! I also had to replace the cv axcel twice, and rust me, I'm not rough on my vehicles! I only drive it on the highway for th most part, just to and from work. It is poorly engineered, and has nothing but one problem after the next! It's cute, and gets 37mpg highway and about 32- 34mpg in town, but other than looks and gas, I HATE IT!