Used 2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Wanna Waste Your Money? Buy A VW.
Angie , 10/26/2008
Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
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This was my second car and taught me the biggest lesson of my life. Buying this car means putting a lot of money into it. I was looking forward to blacking the car out and when i saved up money to do so on my project, something always went wrong. In the shop at least 2 or 3 times a month. Burns oil constantly. Electrical system difficulties. Headlight covers get really hazy. The way they have the rear view mirror is ridiculous and doesn't stay on well with heat.
Fun but unreliable
Poolfish, 04/11/2008
Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
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I'm at 117,000 miles and and getting ready to trade in for a Honda. The MIL is on right now because of a bad coolant sensor, a bad 02 sensor and a bad catalytic converter. The heater core also has a hole in it, so the car smells like anti-freeze if I turn the heat on. I hope the dealer doesn't take it for a drive before proposing a trade in value. I figure I've put about $10k into the car on repairs over the years, with only about $2k being normal scheduled maintenance. That includes a few new rims and tires because it does not handle pot holes too well! It is fun to drive though, so I will miss that after the trade in.
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Good car...If You Have a Lot of Money to Waste
Kevin, 07/24/2006
Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
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This car is fun to drive and all, but I don't know how much fun it can be if you see your bank balance going down so fast every time you go for a repair and you have to go for a repair just like you go for a hair cut. It may be its just happening to me, I don't know, but its very frustrating. I've also owned a Japanese made car and it ran fine even until 100,000+ miles, without any issues until I sold it. The car is comfortable for long trips, luxurious, very fast and stuff....but all the money we have to spend on repairs just undermines the positivity. This is not a reliable car.
Worst car ever...
Jettasucks, 07/24/2003
Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
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I own a 2001 Volkswagon Jetta GLX. WHile the car was under warranty there were no problems. Literally within 100 miles out of the warranty everything broke. The heated seats were the first to go. Then an a/c vent. The center console clip. Window clips were recalled. Once I had that fixed, my door locks went out. ($300+) The check engine light stays on in my car. Everytime I have it repaired, the very next day something else breaks. One word for anyone considering purchasing this car, RUN AWAY!!!!!!!
Caveat Emptor/Buyer Beware
No More VW, 09/14/2008
Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
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This car is cute and the body feels "durable." However, the engine was purposefully designed to ONLY be repaired by VW dealership, as most smaller repair shops never have the specific parts in stock, and always find it difficult to get the parts from VW. The "check engine" light continuously lighted up (usually for no reason, causing me unnecessary trips to VW). The "mass air flow sensor" failed at least 8 times. The radiator had to be replaced ($680). The water pump and related fans had to be replaced ($800+). Spark plugs "misfired" and had to be replaced ($950). Engine hoses and pipes burst because they melted ($450). I could go on and on.