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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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4.75 out of 5 stars

Should you get a Jetta or a Civic?

RLuvsVWbuddy, 06/06/2002
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I was beginnig to think that I had made a mistake by buying this car until I saw my neighbor's Civic. She had many more problems than I did... and more serious ones. I know what you're thinking: He's not objective because he owns a Jetta. My answer to this is: I moved to a new country and again I was faced with the decision of which car to buy. After lots of research through many sources I arrived at the same conclusion: Get the Jetta before the Civic. It may be a little more expensive but you get a whole lot for that small difference.

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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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2.25 out of 5 stars

Lemon

Jane Ricci, 07/06/2002
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS VR6 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl 5M)
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We have been very dissatisfied with our 2000 VW Jetta. We bought the top of the line Jetta because we thought we would have it forever, but are selling it in less than two years. Broken things have included: sunroof (got stuck open and pieces began falling out), cup holder, six changer CD player, left back door wouldn't open, front grill pieces. Malfunctions include: mass air flow system, electronic power control, emmissions system, and engine problems.

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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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