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3.5 out of 5 stars

Lemon

7475689, 03/02/2002
2000 Volkswagen Jetta GL TDi 4dr Sedan
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High maintenance cost,engine hits pavement, $10,000+ in repairs over 3 years. Poor Radio, not impressed with VW#5, will not but buy another soon. Engine fell out after right side engine mount failed. VW no help!!

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3.88 out of 5 stars

questioning my sanity

the me, 07/27/2004
2000 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan
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My first new car.I drove a 74' Beetle for 15 years and wanted another VW.I had the car 6 weeks when the on board computer went Dealer fixed for free after 2 visits. The rear breaks had to be replaced after 35,000 miles(I paid for that).There have been 3 recalls and last week the passenger window failed to go down or up .It also goes through 1/2 quart of oil a week.The dash lights for the A/C have gone out, the trunk will not open using the driver's console in the door, the driver's door will not always unlock with the key or clicker.many problems for a new car.

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4 out of 5 stars

Euro Flair w/o Japanese Reliability

ckalatayud, 02/08/2003
2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
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My black vr6 jetta glx 5 speed manual was one of the best-looking and performing vehicles in its class for year 2000. It was quick and stylish inside and out. I couldn't go home without it after a few test rides. Who would want to drive back home in a 20 year old rusted-out Toyota pick-up w/ nearly 300k miles on it after test driving the glx? It certainly had that European flair for awhile. Of course I would have opted for an IS300 or G35 had they been on the market in 2000.

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3 out of 5 stars

Poor reliablity

Hazys, 08/24/2004
2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Sedan
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I purchased my Jetta used with 26000 miles on it in 2002. Within 6 weeks of owning, I had a repair bill of $600+ at the dealrship. Honestly this car has been a service nightmare, the most recent recall of the brake light switch required 3 trips within a 10 day period before it was operational. The first time it was taken in, I had to return it the next day as it lost all horsepower while driving. Needless to say, they told me they had no control over the part after it past testing. It has been the biggest headache of a car. steer clear unless you enjoy visiting the dealership on a monthly basis.

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4 out of 5 stars

Utterly reliable

scorcher, 09/11/2004
2000 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan
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My third Jetta is a bitt heavier & slower-handling than the last 2 (only a bit). There's a little more "looseness" in the front end. But it's cost me NOTHING to run - no mechanical problems EVER.

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