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2.88 out of 5 stars

Problem Child

Mike1PKT, 04/20/2002
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my nightmare in 1/99 went the new jetta's first came out. I've had nothing of problems since. The car burns oil. I took a trip from Cleveland to Flordia and back. When I returned I checked my dip stick and it was bone dry. My air sensor has gone bad three times now. I can't understand why VW has such beautiful design, but the build quality is terrible. I think the quality issue is a result of the vehicle being built in Mexico. If you want a VW get the passat. ITS BUILT IN GERMANY.

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5 out of 5 stars

appreciate

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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3.75 out of 5 stars

FUN TO DRIVE WHEN IT'S NOT IN THE SHOP

H. Kitty, 07/16/2009
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I bought my 2002 Jetta used with only 32000 miles on it. A week after my purchase the brake lights didn't work...which was a recall so I took it to the dealer. Two months after owning the car my temperature sensor went out. A month after that my triptonic steering needed to be replaced which was about a 900 dollar fix. A few months after that I had to have the carbon cleaned out of my car another 800 dollars. This car is so fun to drive it is a shame it is so unreliable. The turbo was a lot of fun for a young driver like myself. I loved the car but it didn't love me back. I now am happy with my Toyota xB.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2002 VW Jetta Wagon

MrZero, 07/08/2002
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Tight shutlines and a build quality normally associated with costlier vehicles. Rich interior materials. The base model includes 4 wheel disc brakes,ABS, side curtain airbags, dual front airbags, and front side bolster airbags standard. Honda charges a premium for ABS. Attention-to-detail is immaculate both inside and out. ABS plastic pans cover the underside of the car, properly diffusing air, causing less buffeting and lower wind noise. As with other 4 cylinder cars, the 2.0 engine bay is neat and all fluids are clearly marked and within easy reach. I am thoroughly impressed with VW

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Wolfsburg Jettas are better

RShepherd, 09/11/2003
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have really enjoyed my Jetta Wagon. The build quality is excellent with none of the squeaks and rattles that so often plague Puebla Jettas (all wagons are made in Wolfsburg while all No. American bound sedans are made in Mexico).It rides better than just about any small car (the Ford Focus comes close)and has a tight steering feel and excellent brakes. The interior (especially leather like mine) looks like an Audi and much better than any other subcompact car. The seats are very firm, but comfortable for long-distance travel. If it were stolen today, I'd buy another one, but probably one with manual transmission.

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