Used 2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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My experience
Norma Rubin, 06/04/2005
Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have 87,000 miles on my 2001 Jetta VR6 wagon. So far I have had the mass air flow sensor replaced, which VW refunded part of the money. And the coil also was replaced, but what really flip me out was that the rear brakes had to be completely replaced at 25,000 miles that cost $1000. I love the way the car performs, but not so crazy with the fuel economy; highway 22 to 25 mpg city 15 to 18. What I don't see other owners talk about is the stereo, I think it is the best car stereo a car manufacturer has installed in a car in its class. I also notice that with this five year old car that the imitation wood trim is cracking and it will need to be replaced
Never ever!
katysue81, Odessa, TX, 06/03/2015
Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I got this car just a few months ago. Ever since I got it, I have had nothing but problems. No skid plate anymore, 3 bent rims, it doesn't take potholes and dips too well. A newer clutch, the throw out bearing is already going out. It needs engine mounts, no matter which way you push your window button, it will go the way it wants to. In less than 3 months I have already had to replace alternator, serpentine belt (twice) battery, brakes and roders, 02 sensor. There is a short somewhere in the car. My lights will randomly flick on and off just driving down the road. It's fun to drive, and speedy. But unless you have a couple thousand saved up in the bank for repairs, don't get this.
Great German Wagon
robpsdhs, 02/06/2007
Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car replaced a 2000 Beetle (I loved the Beetle but needed more useful cargo space). It has very few negatives: its mileage isn't great. I've used regular gas for three years. The mpg actually improved from when I used super. It has no knocks or pings. I had a problem with the coolant system when I moved to the desert. The coolant evaporates in this intense heat. Now, the positives: the car is great. Its handling after six years is still crisp and responsive. Its fit / finish are excellent. Even using regular gas the acceleration is excellent. I also have a '04 Mustang Convertible. My Jetta wagon is so much more fun to drive. I love this car.
Love and hateful relationship
schrum, Lincolnton, NC, 05/05/2015
Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got my Jetta in 2011, and it did good for a while but in a year it started having over heating problems. I loved driving it but then in 2013 the coil pack went out, so I just parked it in our yard and drove my 95 Nissan XE. Finally in 2015, I put a new coil pack in it and drove it to the mountains, on my way back the tire blew out and destroyed the front left side Love it and hated it at the same time
Jetta GLX VR6 - good but could be better
dco, 03/01/2002
Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Quality of material is excellent, craftmanship is less than perfect for the Mexico built models. Suspension too american and soft. Manual Shiffter too long and rubberry. Equipement of US car is unacceptable compared to european model which comes with AWD, 6 speed manual,201 HP and GPS for the same price.