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Used 2006 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love this car

Birgit R., 05/23/2006
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is so much fun to drive. I originally wanted an A3, but found the suspension too stiff. I test drove the Passat and the GLI as well, and this one was just right. I love the interior styling. The car handles super nice in curves and when merging into traffic. I love the pick up. My 6 year old calls it the Silverbullet. I had issues with catalytic convertor, rear armrest and satellite radio. Dealership took care of it promptly. This is the best car I've ever had so far.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Gremlins everywhere!

Andy, 02/01/2006
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The new Jetta in impressive with its list of luxury and safety features. However, I have just over 10,000 miles on it now and have had constant minor problems. The radio was replaced due to a recall, the speakers rattled and had to have a repair made (the dealer broke the outside mirror control stick when fixing the speakers), there is a "ticking" noise under the dash which was a heating/AC modulator gone bad, and it still sounds like a tank when you first start it. Maintenance is rather expensive due to special oil and filter. The dealer has been terrible with getting parts in and fixing problems. I'm not sure if it's a dealer problem or if VW parts are hard to find. Take a long test drive before you buy!

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5 out of 5 stars

A Must Have

Lare Mitchum, 12/09/2005
2006 Volkswagen Jetta Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have often kept the VW name in the back of my mind over the last few years leading up to my purchase, my only concern in buying was that the Jetta's I had driven (friend's cars) seem to have poor power and marginal interior comfort. Since these cars are mostly built in Mexico and South America, I was also concerned at the initial quality of the VW. I spent one month looking for used SUV's in the $15,000 range and never really considered buying a new car. I had stopped at a VW dealership looking for a slightly used SUV or sedan, but I couldn't keep my eyes from wondering over to the 2006 Jetta. I kept thinking "boy I wish I could afford one of those." To my complete suprise the cost was only $17,984.

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5 out of 5 stars

2005.5 Jetta

saeverist, 09/13/2005
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a great car. Never thought a VW would be so fun to drive. It's faster than the earlier version and it has a ton more room in the back seat. The leather is much nicer as is the location of all of the controls. Can't think of a thing about this car that I can complain about and I have 3,000 miles on it.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Horrible....Don't ever buy these

Corey, 03/24/2008
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Nothing but trouble. Have had engine problems forever. The radio emblems even wear off. How pathetic is that. Then, Volkswagen people try to give us the run-around all the time. And the warranty won't even cover it. Worst vehicle and company i've ever been associated with. Period, Never buy a Volkswagen. Ever.

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