Used 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Perfect first car to own!
Shannon Nesterowicz, Syracuse, NY, 12/31/2017
updated 07/01/2020
Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
This Jetta is my first car, and I honestly could not be happier. I drive between Syracuse and Albany about twice a month, as well as around Albany day to day. This car is reliable and worth the ~$8,000 I spent. I've purchased a rust undercoating, as well as top-of-the-line snow tires, to handle Syracuse winters, so those purchases have definitely positively impacted the reliability and durability of the car. The only issue I've noticed is that the acceleration is slow for the first 20 minutes or so within starting the vehicle, but it is by no means a deal breaker. To summarize, this car is phenomenal and I would easily consider buying another when the time comes to purchase a new car. *update: I’ve had a new car for a year and a half now and I still talk so so lovingly about my Jetta. Hands down still the best first car I ever could have asked for!!
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Um, no. Just no.
ZH, Dawson Springs, KY, 01/19/2016
Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
12 of 32 people found this review helpful
I wanted to own a European car. Well that was a huge mistake and I only had the car for a little over a year. The car was too cramped and it was just a boring car all around. Too many electrical problems. I had to constantly change the headlights and rewire fuses. The car was crappy in the snow and rain. I was under the impression that the car was suppose to get decent gas mileage, but it was crap compared to my Supra. If people want a reliable car, do NOT get European cars. Stick to the Japanese cars for reliability, comfort, technology, and safety.
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Beware of tomorrow's rust
Jim, 04/23/2023
updated 11/04/2024
Volkswagen Jetta SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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Back in 2011 after thoroughly researching the available car market for this level of car the best value I found and purchased was a VW Jetta 2.5 and in my opinion an excellent car - over the 12 years the car has met my expectations (although at a high cost of servicing ) - however in recent years there has been increasing body rust and although repaired under VW's 12 rust warranty VW rejected all rust repair work to the rockers as in their opinion is considered an 'environmental' cause, not covered and very expensive to repair - it seems to me VW marketed a global car not suitable to Toronto winter conditions etc and also expected purchasers to replace this model before rust became a high VW cost - excellent planned obsolescence by VW and beware purchasers as the present rust warranty on VW new cars has in recent years also been reduced. Reminder to be beware of VW sales talk - I understood the underside of my Jetta was galvanised and did not require any special Canada weather protection - wrong, as rockers started rusting just as warranty was running out and now I assume excellent calculated planned obsolescence - as an excellent car, smooth drive, 2.5 engine, only 200k and 13 year old - sadly, I have no wish to change however trusting local body shop reviewed and confirmed not sensible to spend to replace the rockers as the day is nearing to replace the car - I repeat only response from VW was 'rusting rockers is environmental and not claimable on warranty'- clever, make a car in Mexico, sell in Canada, blame the weather and look forward to you to replace - even more curious today as warranty period is now reduced!