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Jetta Sport 5 Speed

Dave , 10/22/2023
2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport PZEV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I have had this car since February 2016 brand new. I have never had any issues, in fact my brake pads lasted 90,000 miles and probably could have lasted longer but I changed them myself just cause it was years old. I have had very small issues with car since 2016 and these small issues started at 90,000 or after … I have 113,000 on car and I have had these issues since having it. O2 sensor downstream go bad and PCV go bad on top of engine… I have only done all the maintenance myself or had dealer do belts and some other basic maintenance… overall I’m happy with car and would buy another.. only thing that bothers me is dealer charges a hefty tab for labor on doing parts… I love the car and will drive it till it completely doesn’t run … I am waiting for the turbo to be replaced cause that is only part really that is next to go 😬

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Nice little ride

Nate D, 09/11/2025
2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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Nothing fancy (even with the SEL trim) but a peppy engine, unremarkable handling, and a smooth ride with decent gas mileage. Wonderful little car, nothing “wow,” but nothing to complain about either. Gets you there and back with zero drama. Plenty of room inside and in the trunk. Stops on a dime. Nice clean look for people that don’t feel the need to impress everyone.

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Fabulous work car

Emerald, 04/03/2024
2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I purchased this car for a work vehicle to save on gas, and I have to say I got a great buy.

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Amazing Every Day Driver

Andrew Collins, 01/13/2024
2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S w/Technology 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I loved my Jetta. Had to downsize for financial reasons (previously had a Toyota Highlander) and bought a base model Jetta w/technology. I frequently got 40 mpg out of it. It was peppy and was inexpensive to maintain. I put 165k miles on mine and in 7 years of ownership, only changed the water pump and timing belt as PM. The headlights are a pain in the butt to change but not impossible. Huge amount of trunk space! It was comfortable as well. It now has more than 180k miles on it and still runs like a top (my daughter has since inherited it).

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2016 jetta

Robert Corwin, 08/19/2016
2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I had a 2013 golf, it just seemed more spority l gas mileage is great ĺove color blue.

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