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THE BEST CAR EVER !!!!!
Mikeeee, 12/03/2019
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had my jetta until 326k miles when I got rear ended and my car ended up getting tottalled :( it still ran like new ! first engine transmission 6mt and always have me 40-50mpg ! smooth ride awesome fender sound system !! ill miss it !! one down side to it is I had to reprint it every two years because good and fender would get damaged from rock chips but I can add that I replaced windshield twice too
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Made in Mexico CRAP! Do not buy!!
jreed10, 05/18/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium, Navigation, Prod. End 4/13 (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
23 of 44 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Jetta TDI nearly 4 months ago (Jan. 21), and loved it at first, but it has rapidly begun to fall apart already. The navigation system is an utterly useless waste of money, the "premium" Fender sound system develops so many vibrations that one cannot even enjoy listening to music, and the door panels started rattling while driving, after less than 2 months of ownership, so I can't even enjoy driving the car anymore. It's a shame, because the fuel economy and powertrain are both fantastic, but overall, I would not recommend this car to my worst enemy. I have grown to hate it that much. VW won't even stand behind their product and make it right. Don't waste your money.
Fun and Stylish MPGs
jmmeeks, 05/14/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium, Prod. End 4/13 (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
The manual TDI is fun to drive, and gets great mpg. EPA's city mpg is about right - I get 29-32 mpgs on my commute (suburban + city streets, 16 mi. each way). On the highway, though, I usually get 48 mpg. The interior leans high-end - seat warmers, speaker phone, and the spots you actually touch while driving (arm rests, steering wheel, turn signal) have a soft feel. The top of the console extends to an arm rest wide enough for both driver and passenger. The Fender speakers are fantastic, but the iPhone interface can be prickly. When my phone is connected via the media cord, the system sometimes gets confused between that connection and Bluetooth.
Love my 2013 TDI!
ellerman99, 09/14/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium, Navigation, Prod. End 4/13 (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have only had it for 2 weeks and 700 kms (Canadian) but I love this car! Upgraded the 18' VW Khartoum wheels so it has a nice sporty look, ride comfort is great and so far fuel mileage has been great! All around a perfect car for me, I'll be doing about 3,000 KM a month. Performance is surprising for a TDI, although I have never owned one, I've heard in the past they were sluggish, not this, once the turbo kicks in it does pretty good!
2013.5 Jetta TDI
hlisle, 08/22/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car for distance travelling. I have put nearly 4,000 miles in almost 2 months... No problems - and have enjoyed the the car overall...
So far so good!
coachbrain, 02/09/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium, Navigation, Prod. End 4/13 (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
14 of 47 people found this review helpful
Reluctantly traded in my Nissan Frontier for this car and had some buyer's remorse when I left the dealership. That has quickly changed when I got close to 600 miles on my first full tank. Everything I've read about the TDI indicates they get better mileage than what they're rated for by the EPA and this seems to be true. I had bought my truck to haul all my kid's sports equipment to and from games and practices before I took a new job that requires lots of travel. Ironically I traded a Jetta 2.5-S for the Frontier and now I find myself driving a Jetta again! This time around, the trunk is roomier than the previous one. I am able to fit a large softball equipment bad, a bucket of
volkswagen tdi 10,000 miles and going strong
rp4042, 04/13/2014
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have put 10,000 + miles on my 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel in about 9 months and the car is going strong, I have not had one single problem with this car, zero, zilch, nada . I have owned new Toyotas that were not this reliable in the first 10,000 miles. One reviewer stated that it was made in Mexico and was junk. Well the engine and transmission are made and assembled in Germany. The balance of the parts are made in Germany , Canada, and Mexico. It is assembled in Mexico. My point is that this is a car engineered in Germany and built to German standards. I have had no problems with paint, trim , or scuff marks not coming off plastic parts as some have stated.
Worst VW ever
Adrian Fulga, 09/30/2020
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
Peeling paint after warranty Is finished.Car has 7 years old and 90000 km and paint started peeling on top of windshield and trunk.The car looks like scrap car after 6-7 years.VW doesn’t want to fix it!!!They don’t want to recognize is factory issue.I highly don’t recommend it.
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Not a Fan, Despite Being a Lifelong VW Owner
Rick, 12/21/2022
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had 7 VW Jetta diesels since the mid-80's which all hold great memories. They were reliable, good on fuel, required little more than regular maintenance, and were easy to find resources for when needed. That all changed with the 2013 Jetta TDI. It has had more mechanical glitches than my other 6 had combined. Some were electronic, some were mechanical, and in each case parts were hard to acquire, expensive, and costly to install. The car rides and handles nicely, has the usual solid fuel mileage, but these ongoing annoyances tell me that a lot of corners have been cut in the quality of this vehicle over its predecessors. After having been a VW aficionado for 37 years, I now have to say that my next car will NOT be a VW.
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I'm a believer
stewsir, 11/26/2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan w/Premium, Prod. End 4/13 (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
I leased my Jetta about 8 weeks ago because of a change in my commuting status. I needed something that could haul 3-4 adults 50-60 miles a day, each way. I've had VWs, Audis and Volvos previously. This isn't my favorite car, but for what I got it for, it's the best, by far. Very comfortable inside, front AND back. great mileage. I average 35 or so around town and 42-45 on the highway. It's nice to see just under half a tank left and 450 miles on the trip odometer. I think I'm doing 600 or so miles per tank. Pretty impressive for a 14 gallon tank.
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