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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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Peppy car with some unexpected surprises
KMac, 10/11/2024
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Hey folks, I just want to add a review after buying a car with help from these Testimonies! I got a 2017 TSI, 1.4L turbocharged Jetta two months ago... it was a city driven car up until I purchased. I bought it with 89,000 kilometers on the ODO. It drives great... classic Jetta feel. I had a 2013 Jetta prior to this one that I put 300,000 km on. The problem with this car that I want to warn everyone of is that these motors have their fuel injectors IN the Cylinder. This is a problem because the Intake valves get serious carbon build-up every 80-120 thousand KM. It took the Dealership disassembling the top end of the motor and Walnut blasting the carbon off to make the vehicle driveable again. 1,300 dollar bill not even a month in! It was also stated that this is a regular service on Turbo engines OTHER THAN TOYOTA. Done every 100 thousand Kilometers roughly. That's what I wish someone warned me of and I wanted to pass along! Otherwise I've put 10k on the vehicle and it's been great!!
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joan, 10/13/2017
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love this car, it has such a smooth quiet ride. I love all the tech features, the blind spot monitoring, and rear view camera, the Android auto play. I've had the car only for about 2 months, and about 6 thousand miles. So far no complaints. Also gas mileage is reasonable - about 34 mpg on average.
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Small engine - - - Big fuel economy
Buck from Redding, 12/28/2023
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After 60,000 miles - average 40 MPG - this 1.4L 5M has averaged 40 MPG in mixed driving.
When you can't afford a GTI or a GLI
Bob, 12/17/2019
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Yes, I settled. I wanted a used GTI, but the finances were not there. I did test drive a GLI, but the cost was also prohibitive. When I found this Jetta at a BMW dealership, I knew they wanted it GONE as soon as possible! I helped them out. In the end I got a surprisingly decent car at a very good price. I'm in my 50's, but still like a modicum of performance, so I bought an AWE track exhaust and installed a boost gauge in the useless black hole in the console. Between the small turbo, exhaust and 5 speed, I'm happy with it's mild performance. Plus the fuel economy is surprisingly good. On the bad side, the car does lag a little bit in 5th gear at lower speeds, below 45, but a 1.4 liter is still a tiny motor and this should be expected in a standard. Also, I'm about to replace the leaking water pump (driven off the cam by a belt!), with only 47k on the clock. Oh, the pleather seats are fine, but hot in the summer. I wish I could retrofit some GTI seats in there!
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Good Vehicle
Chris Tafoya, 10/06/2017
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought mine about a week ago. I took advantage of the $5,000 in incentives on the 2017 and got the SE 1.4T for around $17,000. Great power and great value for the price. I have only put around 500 miles on this vehicle and have averaged around 30 mpg in town. I have previously owned a 2015 Cruze LTZ/RS and this vehicle is built better and has more power than the Cruze. The only complaint is the SE's audio system, it's not horrible but not the best either. My wife has a 2017 Honda Civic 1.5 turbo (EX-T) trim and this one has more power and the leather seats with the same features, the civic was purchased for around $22,000 and this was comparable for $17,000. No complaints so far! Great vehicle for the price.
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Great car!
AtK, 03/22/2017
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
Solid, great car for the price
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GLI Try and you buy
ED, 01/23/2017
updated 01/25/2021
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this loaded GLI used with 13k miles. I knew little about the car before driving it and never had a VW before only BMWs. Bought with 14k miles for 22,900 I love it. Fun to drive, good power, good everything unless you need an SUV and I often do for hauling big things
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The secret stallion
California 101, 05/20/2017
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
Few of the other drivers on the road know what you have until you hit the gas. You'll get knowing looks from GTIs. A $50k car for half the price.
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Traded '15 SportWagen TDI SEL for 2017 Jetta SEL
VW SEL MM, 01/06/2017
updated 07/13/2017
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Traded '15 SportWagen TDI SEL for 2017 Jetta SEL. Very happy with the purchase. Already put 1,500 miles on it driving throughout Texas. I love the safety features and these help overshadow the pitfalls such as the cheap plastic interior parts on the Jetta doors, etc. The golf wagon has much more cargo space but the Jetta has more comfort space, very roomy and open, feels much higher off the ground than it is.
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