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VW's are lemons--just junk
Tim, 01/28/2010
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car was a nightmare from Day One. Transmission problems have been the biggest single issue, and still having problems after spending thousands to fix. But many other problems too numerous to list, from replacing power steering pump and alternator to paint defects and low-profile plastic bumpers that pull off after barely touching a curb. This car only had 45K on it when tranny and alternator went out and we started having one mechanical breakdown after another. Seventy-five percent of my "ownership experience" has been watching this car bake in the sun broken down again in my driveway. Do not -- even if it sounds like the deal of a lifetime -- buy a VW!!!
TDI Performance
BT, 10/27/2006
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car gets excellent fuel millage. It gets anywhere between 33 and 35 mpg around town and 45 to 53 mpg on the highway. The best millage comes when driving 55 - 60 mph. This car is fun to drive. It has plenty of power.
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Jetta Review
Jill Carter, 10/04/2004
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I enjoy driving my Jetta. The gas mileage is great, and the car is fun. The downside is the very small backseat and the super slow pickup.
Don't
LisasJetta, 04/29/2004
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new with less than 50 miles. I have had nothing but problems and it's been in the shop more than I've been able to drive it. Don't count on Volkswagon to help you out either as they have been nothing but rude with me whenever I've called to complain of all of the problems. If I were you, I'd look elsewhere for a car.
Why buy a Honda Hybrid?
pastoot, 04/23/2006
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
It is truly amazing to me why Americans would buy a Honda Hybrid, which contains a very complicated system (Battery powered/gas powered) engine, has no power on the highway, and hardly reaches 70 mph. The VW diesel engine is known to run 200,000 miles, is very duriable, and has power to maintain highway speeds exceeding 80 mph. My TDI set at 80 mph on the highway, has a tach of a mere 2,500 rpm. It is not even sweating. America, you are missing the boat here. A VW TDI is built both engine- and body-wise to run circles around the hallowed Honda that every one seems to think is God's gift to fuel ecomony. Oh just one more thing, my VW can run on vegetable oil.