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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
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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.
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
2008 Jetta A in a whole other class
quickrnu, 01/21/2008
2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchase a 2008 VW Jetta SE with the tiptronic transmission, sport styling package and 17 inch aptiva wheels. This car has exceeded my expectations again and again. I have owned numerous European cars and have to say this car feels and drives like my Audis and Volvos, maybe even better. VW has really thought out every little detail. The sport styling package with the 17 inch wheels really makes it stand out in the crowd. The build quality puts any car in it's class to shame. A joy to drive!