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Love my Not so New anymore VW :-)
DAS, 05/17/2018
updated 11/17/2022
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan w/Convenience, Sunroof (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
2022 Still loving this car Still going strong!!! Still would recommend this car Best purchase I ever made ! Still loving it !!! changed to V rated tires - best thing - its tough but even better handling, less road noise would buy another without hesitation!!!! starting yr 2 - Still love the car and would by again, recommend this car with out hesitation they asked me to up date this review - 1 month shy of a full year - guess what - STILL LOVE IT - best things i ever did - sill have no idea what the back seat is like - my case it is perfectly clean - the trunk size is AWESOME - Still wish i had a temp gauge - the only maintenance i have done to-date is two Oil changes and the rear breaks - i average about 34 mpg (mixed driving, highway/city) fill it once a week with Shell 93 and depending on how many accidents RI has that week on 95 i might see the 1/2 mark - i due have to say i would have liked the car to have come with Fog lights, you can get them added - and it is by no means a Neg. just with all the other bells and whistles this car has - in the end Still love it and Would without thought do it again - Highly, Highly Recommend this car! i have the Manual and there are still times when i get bogged down because there is no way to turn off the ETC in this model so it thinks on a fast take off, you are slipping ... more, just something to get use to and adjust My driving habits. Love the manual - smooth and precise however see previous remark ... that is the only reason for an 'OK' rating. never sat in the back no idea what it is like .. sorry ... road noise - not sure it is the wrong tires .. but can be loud, miss a water gauge - everything thing is an Idiot light ... MMMM .... interior looks very nice .. but it is plastic just saying, my sitting position put the passenger B pillar is in my line of site for left hand turns ... other wise Excellent, never looked for a usb port has everything else though, no Nav system but you can have your iPhone (what i have) Bluetooth the instructions through the stereo speakers so really no need, HIGHLY recommend this CAR - get it have no question or second thoughts .. just make sure it is the SE or above version 2021 - Love this car more and more 1 - and this is VW - where in the name that is earth is the Alarm Horn??????? stopped chirping and cannot for the life of me find a manual that tells me where it is to fix 2 - get V rated tires - this car was made to move - get the tires that can keep up 3 - have a 100K plus now - still moves and looks like its new !!! 4 - and the Tune Up is at 80K - just a heads up i have been asked many time - 1 - what yr my car is and would i get it again or recommend it YES and 2012 not sure how many times this need to be updated and why Edmunds thinks every yr it does but this will be my last up date love the car and with out hesitation would get and recommend it
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Fun and efficient diesel, questionable reliability
austin28, 01/21/2012
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
14 of 20 people found this review helpful
I have just finished putting a 1000k miles on my 2012 Jetta TDI. I have averaged 39MPG in moderate city driving. I highly recommend the diesel to anyone who is looking for added driving fun, longevity, and a higher resale value. The leather steering wheel, heated seats, and touchscreen audio system make this car seem luxurious. Despite negative reviews on the cars interior, I suspect it will please almost everyone who experiences it. Unfortunately, within the first week of ownership, I had 2 different problems with exterior body work. 1. The gas door would not shut. 2. The trunk squeaks loudly when you open or close it. The dealership noted both problems would be fixed under warranty.
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Better than a Civic, Corolla or Elantra?
GPR, 09/11/2015
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE PZEV 4dr Sedan w/Convenience (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've owned several Hondas and Toyotas and I was in the market for a used sedan. My certified 2012 Jetta was cheaper than the Civics, Corollas, and Elantras in my area at the time. I'm very happy with my purchase. The car is sporty and fun to drive with a nice sprinkling of technology and heated seats. My only complaints are that my A/C stopped blowing cold air and my trunk light didn't work. Both were fixed under warranty. It would be nicer if the arm rest between the front seats was higher and longer. I believe that's the case with newer models.
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A great all around car
Howie Atkinson, 09/09/2015
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great car Love the 5 cylinder 2.5 sad to see it gone un the newer models. A great car for my petite Daughter!
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Good... but...
bigal11, 11/01/2014
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
52k miles. Nice look, cheap interior. Doesn't feel or sound as solid as my German built '13 TDI Golf. Ventilation controls feel frail. No mechanical problems yet but fear of the fuel pump issue lurks. Generally we like the car but wouldn't buy it again. MPG's the same as my traded '08 Civic 5sp, so no advantage using pricy diesel ar paying VW service rates. Particulate filter is a joke. Burning raw fuel without contributing to forward motion hurts efficiency. What's up with the $12/qt oil? VW owns the arbitrary spec and charges for access to it. Truthfully, I wish I could have my Red '01 Jetta again. Better materials, better MPG's, simpler, better ride and handling qualities.