Used 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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A little German car feeling
Manuel L., Lehigh Acres, FL, 12/21/2015
Volkswagen Jetta SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased this 2012 as a CPO with 30k miles on it and have 57k now after one year of primarily interstate driving. So far I have only had oil changes every 10k miles and a broken drive belt replaced under warranty. The car required a set of new tires at 52k and brakes are still like new. The interior has a cheap feeling for a German car but that's OK for the price of a Korean car. Leatherette is very durable and comfortable. I chose the 2.5 engine with 6 speed auto transmission because this combination appears to be very reliable. I don't see why people buy the TDI with diesel being more expensive than gas in the United States. In Europe it is the other way around. I wish I had a Jetta with a hatch but actually the sedan is very roomy inside out. Can highly recommend this car so far and plan to drive it up to 100k or until problems appear. MPG is not as good as all the 4 cylinders around but it does feel more like a 6 cylinder.
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Wish I never bought this car...
domdpt, Spring, TX, 06/16/2013
Volkswagen Jetta SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I was new to VW and relatively impressed by the Jetta, although I really wanted the GLI I was not ready to pay $30,000 for a small sedan. The car was ok to start, however within 2 months all door panels were rattling, suspension squeaked, and engine became sluggish. Almost 1 year later and after a few trips to the dealer, all door panels still rattle, the engine is not responsive, and MPGs are getting worse. VW quality has slipped a lot from what i can gether, and the dealer is less than willing to help fix the problems. Unless you get a GLI, do not waste your money.