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4.1 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

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jayant, 04/03/2002
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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that this car is best and safest

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Unreliable

jdiggity666, 09/11/2008
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This car gets great gas mileage and in my case the mechanical aspects are good. However, i have had numerous problems with my jetta. Both front door sensors broke, my arm rest broke, the glove box door fell off. Both front turning indicator light covers broke. Small but extremely frustrating problems.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Good commercials, bad car!

SaminNJ, 05/28/2002
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I have had nothing but problems with my 2002 Jetta 1.8T. It looks very good, is fun to drive(when it goes into drive!) But has so many problems in the first two months, that I would strongly urge anyone considering buying one to really reconsider. I can not put my car into drive directly, have to go into 3rd or 4th gear and then sometimes it will go into drive is the largest of the problems.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

9th volkswagen - 1rst major problem

shston, 06/04/2002
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Bought my 9th VW in March - a 1.8T with tiptronic. The car is beautiful to look at and certainly fun to drive, but after hearing strange noises underneath and having it checked out, I now find the entire frame needs to replaced. The dealer has agreed to buy the car back for what I paid for it - I'm going back to a 5-spd. (I think the automatic transmission is very poor) and the regular engine. My last two jettas went 160K and 300K!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Bang for the Buck!

NewVWowner, 06/26/2002
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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The perfect blend of style, luxury, and performance; it appeals to true driving enthusiasts for a reason. The interior was designed with the comfort of its occupants in mind. The exterior is understated, yet makes a statement. This car is built solid, and technoligically sophisticated for a $20k price tag.

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