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Great value, flat out great performance.
RM1, 10/07/2017
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought this to replace an older Volvo sedan. I bought it in Feb 2017, it is now October. My Jetta routinely knocks down 42+ MPG on the highway. The 1.4 TSI engine is what makes this car so good. Fantastic power from the small displacement (85 CID) and excellent low end torque, no need to wind it out to get the power. I have to 6 speed auto transmission, it is geared very well to this engine. Turbo lag is almost invisible and the shift logic works very well. Light years ahead of the older turbo cars. The MIB-II infotainment system is by far the best I've played with, very ergonomic and straightforward to operate. It works with Android Auto quite well. No need to get sat nav, as Google Maps is better and comes up on the radio screen. I have not had any repair work done as it hasn't needed any. I imagine with proper care, it will last a long time. Service points are clearly marked under the hood and maintenance is easy to do. This engine does have a timing belt, which is good as there are no chains or plastic guides to wear out and replace. The service interval is 120K IIRC. My biggest gripe is the road noise, I think this is a fault of the Bridgestone tires that came on the car. There is a good deal of wind buffeting with the back windows down at 30+ MPH speeds. Overall, it's a great value to the money and just a hoot to drive. The electric power steering is calibrated fairly well, although I wish there were an option to adjust the power assist down, it can get a bit twitchy on the highway. The SEL model has a few more features that I would want, but not the 1.4 litre engine and that is the main reason I like this car. It would be nice to have adaptive cruise, auto mirror dimming and fog lamps on the SE model.
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a tree retired my Honda Pilot, now a Jetta SE fits
Chuck On Cars, 11/18/2016
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I combined the Pilot insurance money with selling my Miata and now I'm set with a 2017 Jetta SE. Jus the right size and great gas mileage. Sanibel white with a sunroof and heat seats. 6-speed automatic gets me from point A to B in plenty of style.
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Turbo blown after 60k mile driven
JettaNoGood, 04/04/2023
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is worst car ever. I bought 2017 Jetta in 2020 (used Jetta) as a commuter; it had 40k miles on it when I bought it. After 20k miles on it, turbo charger is blown and mechanic said it is $3500 to replace it. Avoid this car at all cost.
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Great sales car
Spencer, 02/05/2020
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Use this primarily for sales trips (4+ hrs highway) and as daily driver. Average over 40 mpg on highway up to 40k...had slight drop at 42k, changed spark plugs and back to over 40. Great legroom in back for taking customers to lunch, large trunk. At the price (15k OTD for SE) is a great deal. HATE the pleather seats as it’s hot and sticky on long drives but that’s only negative. Fun to drive, especially with manual.
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Just plain fun!
Missy, 03/13/2021
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I had no idea what I was buying--my salesperson was clueless--I just wanted to trade my 4th vdub for a 5th one. I bought her certified used, and could not be happier! I don't drive around town much, but I do make two or three long road trips a year (2000+ miles). I can't WAIT to drive this car on a highway! I only found out it was a turbo last week, and I've had it for 4 months! I love Jettas, I love the "tuxedo" interior, and I love this model! My last, a 2012, had the convenience package and was lovely, but the SEL TSI is splendid. It can haul some really big items in the back seat and trunk, too. It was a lease-return, and appears to have been well-taken care of. I'm pretty happy. I've driven race cars back in the day, and this is a pretty fun car.
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Joy in a Jetta
James A. Butler, 01/02/2019
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
As a decades long owner of Japanese nameplates (Honda, Toyota), purchasing a German brand took a leap of faith. This was especially true following VWs 'dieselgate' misadventure. Now 13 months into ownership of my '17 VW Jetta SEL, with the 1.8L turbo, I haven't experienced a moment of buyer's remorse. The Jetta is a very enjoyable car to drive, great power from the 1.8L engine, relatively quiet for its' size and price, with very logically laid out controls which are easy to operate. The Navigation system has worked flawlessly, and I love the adaptive cruise control. In some 10,000 miles of operation I've experienced no mechanical problems or repairs of any type. (save for a computer related update.) The best gas mileage I experienced was 39 mpg on straight over-the-road driving, with city/town running a respectable 26-28 mpg. Excellent value for the price paid money. Very please with my purchase.
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Nice, but somewhat expensive.
John Keck, 11/09/2016
updated 11/09/2017
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
The Jetta GLI is a fairy sporty sedan. It's not the most economical of the Jetta trim levels, but offers great acceleration, braking, and handling. The interior is nice with a good infotainment system, parking assistance and blind spot monitoring. There are 18000 miles on the car at this point, and no problems thus far.
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Surprising
John Smith, 07/11/2017
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
Bought this May 20th after looking at several different choices; lowest out the door cost, good dealer experience and great interest rate sealed it. Pros: Great fuel mileage and good performance from the 1.4 (surprising considering the size of the engine). Wanted a TDI but last re-released 2015 was gone before I could get it; with this engine I don't miss it (40+ MPG on 87 octane). Surprisingly comfortable and equipped, even in base trim. Most people pan the interior; I like a more basic car, much like what was the norm 20 years ago. Seats folded, this thing holds a ton of cargo; hauled several fence pickets, a couple of bags of mulch and potting soil plants and a few groceries with room to spare. I even appreciate the exterior styling; not bland, certainly unoffensive. The MK IV Jetta may have had more Audi styling, but they also suffered from a ton of fit an finish, as well as mechanical, issues this car seems to have avoided. Now for the Cons: Car handles like you're driving through a wind storm; constantly have to make steering corrections to keep in my lane. I blame the Ecopia's, steering and suspension eco-natured and commuter friendly tuning; a set of springs and 205/50 17" tires would greatly help here. The driver's door rattles when shut, like the panel is loose, and the dealer plainly stated that every new Jetta does it, and there is nothing they could do to fix it. However, it's a sub $20k car; I recently drove a couple of BMW F10 cars, and their doors had worse rattling issues than mine, which is unacceptable in anything that costs $51k. The radio is a little too basic. At the price of entry I would expect alloy wheels and a 6 speed manual. As expected, turbo lag and economy gearing do little to get this thing off the line, which can be dangerous if you're local traffic is as bad as mine. The interior light gray seat fabric will get dirty in a very short amount of time; invest in a good set of seat covers. The rear headrests greatly hinder rear visibility; I can't remove them due to my chosen rear seat cover, which utilizes the headrests as a mounting point. Overall, there may be better choices out there, but the dealer experience won the day. And, considering the cost, I believe the S is the best value; moving up in trim only gets more equipment, and not necessarily a better car (the GLI excepted). Higher trims in non-GLI either get the same 1.4 combo (stick or auto) or are saddled with the much thirstier 1.8 and auto combo.
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Quality and finish
Woof4u, 07/08/2017
updated 10/05/2020
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought my car new. The back door kept making a popping noise every time it was opened and closed. Before I could have it checked I noticed the front door was bent. They point blank denied that could happen and flatly refused to repair it.
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Well Engineered-Poor Man's Audi?
RogerK, 07/03/2021
updated 01/11/2024
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought CPO during pandemic (July 2020) before used car prices skyrocketed. The 1.8t TSI engine has adequate power; will spin the front tires from a stop if floored. Engine uses a timing chain, so no need for a timing belt replacement. This car was a former lease car, and apparently no service was done by a VW dealer. Since service record doesn't exist, replaced air and cabin filters myself, had brake fluid exchange done by a VW dealer. When rotating tires, wire brushed hubs, and applied thin coat of anti-seize grease. To mitigate any carbon buildup on valves, have done and will periodically continue to do "italian tuneup" (4th gear at 3500 RPM for 10 minutes); monitored oil temp in trip computer during "tuneup" on highway (max 205 F). Engine runs fine. Got 38 mpg on a trip with premium gas, usually run regular gas, and get 31-36 mpg. Ride is smooth, some engine noise at speed, some wind and tire noise at speed, but can still use radio. Original equipment Pirelli P7 tires handle well except in snow; at 43,300 miles, expect to get 50,000 miles before replacing with Pirelli P7 Plus II (70k mile tread wear). Silk Blue metallic paint looks great with 2 thin coats of Turtle Wax Ceramic Spray Coating (Green on bottle face). If I could afford it, would have an Audi A3, but this is a great compromise at a much better price point. Update Jan 10, 2024: Been doing topside oil changes (drain oil thru dipstick tube with hand pumped vacuum tool); interval every 5k miles. Burned no oil between changes. Car has been reliable, 70,383 miles. Traded for $9500 on a used 2023 Jetta SEL from a Subaru dealer Jan 2, 2024.
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