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4.75 out of 5 stars

They're Not All Lemons

DenverKen, 05/11/2004
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I'm surprised to hear about so many major problems others have had. My car has been pretty great. Last car was a Honda Civic. The Jetta is fun to drive, super peppy, comfortable, and I'm getting about 30MPG. The car was recalled for the coils (after I had to be towed once because of poor behavior related to the coils). Mechanically, the Honda was perfect - never a problem with it. The coil issues, and frequently blown taillights, are annoying, but all in all I'm very happy with the Jetta. Mine was manufactured/assembled in Germany - it was the first year of the wagons.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great car

VW fan, 08/21/2002
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have just owned a VW 2002 Jetta station wagon with good price and low APR car loan. It's a lot of fun to drive this car. Handsome looking with perfect finished inside.

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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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