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4.88 out of 5 stars

Wolfy

PaulG, 03/12/2008
2008 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
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The reflex silver is beautiful. 2T engine is spunky with better MPG. Wheels make the car look much sportier. Nice job.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Cute Car - Fun to Drive

AB54, 03/14/2008
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I just signed the lease on my car last week. So far, it has been great. It's cute and fun to drive. It is my first new car, so I am enjoying the new car smell :) I traded in my Acura 3.2 CL Type S, so I do feel like I am missing a little bit of power. The Jetta seems a bit sluggish. Still, I am really excited about the car. Super sweet!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Good Value

brian_b18, 03/23/2009
2008 Volkswagen Jetta S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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Have had this car for about a year now and really like it. Jettas had a bad rep a few years ago for electrical problems but that appears to have been worked out. However I do have an annoying rattle on the dash and its a bit noisy on the freeway. It is a very fun car to drive and handles well in snow/ice even though I have low profile performance tires. TIP: if you are trying to get out of the snow then turn off ASR! It's a great safety feature when you're driving but if you need to get un-stuck then you don't want it on! I love the blue lit dash at night and the red lights that beam down from the roof. Very cool. My teenage son loves it and is now a VW fan. Car is very sharp looking.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Excellent car for the money

axc4466, 03/16/2008
2008 Volkswagen Jetta S PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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I have had the 2008 Jetta S for 4.5 months and put 5,500 miles on it. It is absolutely the best car on the market for the price paid. The interior feels luxurious. The drive is excellent - smooth and confident. Lots of power, legroom, headroom, ample trunk space. I have a base model, but I do not feel a need for anything that is not there. A true engineering marvel for this price.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Jetta - 3rd Time Around

Jakeman, 03/15/2008
2008 Volkswagen Jetta S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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This is my 3rd VW Jetta and so far is my favorite. I had two earlier models and this one is a much better car. I really enjoy driving it. Even the S was enough. Wheel upgrades are a must over the hideous hubcaps. Buy some online or upgrade at the dealer to one of the VW wheels. I went with the 17" Goal wheels and they are awesome looking. Make the car complete. Also added the silver taillights, What a good look that is.

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