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3.63 out of 5 stars

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Jmr, 04/29/2010
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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This jetta has been my dream car for forever, until I purchased it. A month after I bought it would no longer run due to transmission problems. I took it back to the dealer and demanded they fix it, which they did. In the past year I have replaced 2 mass air flow sensors, the main computer for the car, countless other sensors and recently the fuel pump. If you are interested in a VW you better do some research to make sure it's a good fit for you. Jetta's are cute and fun to drive, but if you get a bad one it's going to be a money pit. Also, they are expensive to maintain, my oil changes cost around $70. Make sure you are prepared for all the comes with being a VW owner before you get one!

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3.88 out of 5 stars

another example of overenginered parts

noisyhonda, 05/04/2009
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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when i bought this car it gave a GREAT FIRST impression. good fit and finish clean lines good overall german paint and body.it was fun to drive plenty of power good not great handling. over all a very seemly sound investment. I have now owned the vehicle for four years 1.5 setting in my garage dead. I have had this car in the shop about five times for dead batterys snapped timing belt bad water pump( its impeller is made out of plastic very bad idea) bad alternator, tail light constantly going out, check engine light comes on in two minutes after dealership resets it but it show no codes, and now something is wrong with the transmission wont go anywhere. overall i would not recommend this car

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5 out of 5 stars

EVERYONE SHOULD OWN A VOLKSWAGEN

babyblue, 06/25/2002
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I JUST SWITCHED FROM A CIVIC TO A JETTA AND I THINK ITS THE BEST THING IVE EVER DONE. THE JETTA IS SUCH A FUN CAR TO DRIVE AND LOOKS GREAT. YOU GET A LOT FOR YOUR MONEY AND FINALLY I CAN GET THROUGH TRAFFIC WITHOUT A PROBLEM.

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5 out of 5 stars

Ms. Jetta Turbo

PrincessKitty, 06/25/2002
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Ilove my new car! It was the best choice I have made. The rid is awsome! Everyon compliments me on how cute, but perfessional looking it is. The price was right, too! I am proud to be a VW Jetta owner!

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5 out of 5 stars

Awsome

Kelme711, 12/03/2002
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I couldn't tell the difference between a BMW 3 series and the jetta, bought it for the and now i am stealing it from her.

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