Used 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Consumer Reviews
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Never buying a Volkswagen again
sydney, 12/26/2018
2008 Volkswagen Jetta S PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This was my first car ever, I went half and half with my dad and purchased it for around 12,000 in 2014. Loved it at first, but all of a sudden the battery starts dying almost every 8 months, so I was left stranded when I would get back in to drive it. The headlights inside of the car randomly turn on and off, and sometimes they stay on and drain my entire battery. This happens usually when it rains, but not limited too. So years after multiple batteries, multiple jumpstarts, and multiple trips to mechanics who found absolutely nothing wrong with my car, the jetta stops driving in the middle of the road on my way home. Very unsafe, I feel nervous driving it, and will never buy a volkswagon again.
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Love it
Toddr, 06/16/2017
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great car
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
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- Comfort
- Reliability
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A step-up from my American cars
Brandon, 10/14/2010
2008 Volkswagen Jetta S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my first german-engineered car and can easily say that it is far above any other American car that I've owned in terms of build quality and standard features as well as safety features. To be fair, the engine seemed under-whelming compared to say even an old Cavalier Z24 that I used to own. With that said however, acceleration at higher speeds is greater but just wish it had more "punch" from a stop. The interior is well-built and controls intuitive. I read about many complaints regarding the exterior looking too "corolla-ish" in the rear and too "audi-ish" in the front. I actually love the look of the vehicle to the chrome grill to the softer body design.
Worst Car I've ever owned
Ashley2008, 12/14/2009
2008 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This has to be the worst car I've ever owned, it makes my 1999 Dodge Neon look good. I now have 14k on this car, at 4k I started having problems with the DSG Transmission banging into gears and slipping. After several repair attempts including replace a $3k Mechatronics unit, the car is back in the shop! This time been there 4 days and they don't know whats wrong with it but it still keep banging into gears progressively getting worse. Trim pieces in the interior randomly fall off and heater mirror cracked.
AWESOME CAR!!!
Jettalover, 08/25/2009
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I once read this car was built for girls... Let me tell you: they were right! It's so easy to drive, but it has muscles! Lovin my jetta! And guys don't be offended, even if it was meant to be for girls.. I'll let you drive it! I promise you won't look girly in it. Gas mileage is not bad at all, I trade this one in for an American car that was supposed to be 30 mpg... Big lie! At least this one gives me what they say and it's super reliable, perfect car for winter even in the 12" of snow optional snow tires required.
Too many Issues, LEMON warning
drew_106, 12/15/2009
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Where to start? The first few weeks into the lease were great. Then the car started having a number of engine problems. The engine started hiccuping in the Spring of 2009. A week later the car was in the shop and the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replace at about 12,000 miles. More recently this past summer at 18,000 miles some connectors in the fuse box shorted out. This took 2 days in the shop for them to figure this out. Now I'm having different warning lights come on and off. The fuel cap warning light was of, then off. Today the tire pressure light is on, though the tires all look to be inflated properly. What next?!?
tires
ronald, 09/04/2009
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my forth jetta, they have improved a lot since then, I seem to gravitate back every time I am ready to buy a new car, which I suppose says it all.
Loving it so far!
KayTee, 07/24/2009
2008 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2008 Wolfsburg during a 0% financing promotion. Out the door I paid $23,770. I have been so happy with the Jetta so far. My only complaint is the cost of oil changes! $75 for my first and $80 something for my second. Are you kidding me? Then I was told I might lose my warranty if I take it to a discount place or had a family member do it for me. The Turbo is fun to drive and the car is small and zippy.
Dissapointed
Marc Comire, 10/24/2008
2008 Volkswagen Jetta S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I first drove the car I fell in love with it and immediately bought it. The very responsive engine coupled with 18" performance tires made this car fun to drive. Just two months later and the clutch has way too much transmission feel and the gas consumption is not even close to the quoted technical specifications. Unless my dealer can solve the consumption issue I am estimating that this car will cost me $400-500 more per year than I should expect based on quoted estimates. In terms of the clutch, the feel has drastically changed from when I first took delivery. My dealer is claiming that it is operating normally. I hope this is not a sign of things to come.
rear brakes go fast
dewayne, 06/18/2009
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
great sound system