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3.13 out of 5 stars

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C., 09/26/2005
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

The speakers in my Volkswagen Jetta rattle. Be sure to ask your service department to fix this problem prior to picking your car up. They install a kit to fix the problem. Also, this car's cold-rtart (all new Jettas) sounds like an 18-wheeler on first start. VW of North America stated this is normal, until they can identify a solution to fix it. It sounds like a box of rocks rattling for 10 - 15 seconds.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

A Lemon in a Cute Package

Sabel, 09/20/2005
2006 Volkswagen Jetta Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is my 32nd day with my new Jetta 2.5 and it`s been my worst experience in cars. Today, I was on my way to the car dealer, because I've been having trouble with the breakes. I didn't make it. Starting off from an intersection (still in first gear) at 20 MPH, suddenly I found myself without brakes and crossed a total of 40 feet with my brakes completely applied. I stopped thanks to a safety rail. After that, I went to the dealer and the manager wasn't surprised; because a week before the accident I told the manager about the breakes. He explaind that the symptoms were normal of the ABS and if I still concerned at the 5,000 miles checkup and I should comment about it.

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1.88 out of 5 stars

Dissappointment

johnson, 12/11/2005
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
1 of 10 people found this review helpful

This car has been a disappointment from the day of purchase when the dealer left the oil cap off. It has been to the dealership three times due to a terrible vibration through the steering wheel when traveling slowly. They say it is within reasonable limits of the car. It is trash, and I can't wait to trade it in on the new Toyota RAV4 when it is released!

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Worst Car Ever!

pr5sa, 07/29/2006
2006 Volkswagen Jetta Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
3 of 49 people found this review helpful

This VW is the worst car we have ever owned. We had problems with the emissions lights and transmission after 500 miles! We got it bought back by VW and bought a Honda Accord. We are 20 year VW customers. We will now never buy a VW again. I would avoid this car like the dog poo it's made of!

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Jetta Junk

staffrc, 10/28/2006
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
1 of 33 people found this review helpful

I take very good care of my autos. Service is done as specified by the manufacturer, always using the best quality parts available. This Jetta is the worst car that I have ever owned. I have bought 17 new cars in the last 20 years for my family. I have owned Nissans, Fords, GMs, Mazdas, Dodges, Toyotas and Mercedes. Any of these auto's are hands down better auto's than a VW Jetta. Maintenece on this Jetta is the worst I have ever seen. I have a 2004 Corvette that costs far less to maintain than this piece of junk. Do not even use VW and Mercedes in the same sentence. VW is not even close in any aspect to a Mercedes. Do not buy a 2006 Jetta 2.5.

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