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Used 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Runs Awesome, Have Minor Problems

Tim, 07/31/2006
1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
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My Jetta runs great. I take it on the Autobahn and top her out, but take care of her as well. The check engine light is always on, but apparently it will blink if something major happens. Other than that, I plan on keeping it for a long time, add some sway bars and suspension.

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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.

3.25 out of 5 stars

Hope you can drive a stick

JLo, 04/15/2006
1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (midyear)
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For those who want an automatic transmission get ready for some fun. The memory transmission is so sensitive that it shifts differently according to what pair of shoes I have on. This can be VERY ANNOYING! I hope that this is not a big problem in the newer models. I had my transmission reset when I first got the car because the shifting was so weird. It's good on gas and I haven't had any other problems. Oh yeah and it has minimal torque. This is a great car for a commuter, student, or as a second car.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

soooo disappointed with my Jetta

jettas suck, 03/21/2006
1999 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan (midyear)
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I have had nothing but problems with this car! Between the car getting stuck in park, BOTH the driver's side and passenger's side windows falling off the track in the middle of winter in Chicago, the power steering and transmission leaking, the O2 and mass air flow sensor needing to be replaced, my glove box breaking, my passenger's side mirror light breaking, BOTH of my side mirrors rusting, my 6-disc CD changer skipping the CD when it's below freezing outside and now needing to replace my tranmission UNDER 80,000 MILES!! I have spent more money and time than you can dream of on repairs for this car. I am getting rid of the car.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

I will NEVER buy a VW again

TK1, 04/12/2002
1999 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg 4dr Sedan
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From day one, this car has been nothing but trouble. I fell in love with the looks (exterior/interior), but failed to research warranty and reliability. Things that happened: Exterior paint has come off in some places, had to have emergency brake cable replaced, had to have spark plug re-wiring done, had to get starter replaced (engine died), and had to have muffler replaced all under 50,000 miles. Tires didn't last long, and neither did the brake pads. Repairs have cost me $2,500 plus and dealers were not helpful. Buyer Beware...I think I'll go back to Toyotas which never gave me trouble. The new Camry we have is GREAT!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love My Jetta

mtnlover, 04/18/2002
1999 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan
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This has been the best car I have ever owned! All I do is the basic maintenance on it. I've had this car for over three years and will have it for many more. I see that a lot of people are complaining about the new model. Maybe VW should not have changed a good thing!

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