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Cheap Seats, Stellar MPG: Gem or Ticking Time Bomb
adiosvw, 01/09/2024
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased the S with the 5M in September of 2017 for just under $13K. It was a good deal at the time, and I was moving from a Tahoe to a more fuel efficient vehicle for commuting. I have continuously ranged from 32- 42 mpg, depending on the driving conditions. City driving will be from 32-34, and long trips on the interstate are between 40-42mpg. Hard to beat that. It is a fun car to drive with the 1.4l manual transmission. Not a lot of getup and go, but definitely has it when needed. I wanted only a few things in a new vehicle, and this came with that and more. Power windows and locks, manual transmission, and bluetooth. The bonus was the heated mirrors and rear view camera. Mind you, this was on the base model. After owning for five and a half years, and putting 52,000 miles on the vehicle, I have little to complain about. Maintenance has been almost 0 other than normal oil changes. Complaints I do have are the seats. The cloth is so cheap that anything stains it. It is also already tearing on the drivers seat. I am now looking to sell, as I also owned a 2017 Volkswagen Passat. The engine gave out at 80,000 miles. My cousin had a 2015 Jetta that had the exact same problem as my Passat. If that's any indication of Volkswagen quality, then I want to get rid of this one before it's totally worthless. If you're looking for a used vehicle, I would pass unless it is low mileage and you want to take that chance. I'll never purchase a Volkswagen again despite not having issues with mine.
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Don't buy it
Victor, 07/31/2017
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
15 of 47 people found this review helpful
At about 10,000 miles auto-transmission started making funny clunk sound and at 25,000 miles transmission started slipping even more. VW dealer said "it's normal" and mechanic said: "they all do loose their transmission". This is my leased vehicle. In the mean time I bought Golf Rabbit 2.5 (4 doors) and its transmission died on me next day I registered it. While test driving it, I am thinking: this is normal clunk. Both transmissions are NOT serviceable (there is no hole to add oil or check the transmission fluid level). I traded-in "Rabbit" for Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. I am going to terminate Jetta's lease soon. No more VWs or any other Euro brands (last mistake was SAAB). Yes, they look cute but reliability is zero. Services are expensive: oil change is $86 + tax. If you don't change oil at VW dealer, they will void your Warranty, they said.
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Jetta 2017 (basic)
Carrie Ann Zabrisky, 12/30/2019
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
Absolutely in love with this car. My sister and I own 2. 10/10.
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Bad VW Service
temnek@hotmail.com, 04/17/2017
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 33 people found this review helpful
Budget vehicle to get from A to B. Cheap interior. I've leased it because this is my first VW. I've heard from friends that VW service is bad. When you lease a car, most of the services shall be free. Not with VW. Dealer (Kings VW in Gaithersburg MD) tells me that NOT EVERYTHING IS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. And I get "contact VW on the phone" , and " we are not fixing this for free". And I don't visit a dealer anymore. Not changing oil (dealr's fee is $86 + tax). Nope. I am going back to Toyota, when your Toyota dealer has free coffee, juice, and water while I am waiting and the oil changes are $19.99 + tax ( I miss those days). I've leased 3 Toyotas in the last 10 years. Toyota people are great. I have 9K miles to go and when I go, I never buy or lease another VW.
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Excellent value
GM, 01/03/2018
updated 07/03/2018
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this Jetta SEL on an end of summer deal. Purchased it through Edmunds pricing request. The dealer honored the price and it was a steal! Car drives very good. The new engine and transmission combination is excellent. Sure, I could find fault with some aspects of this car, but overall I am very pleased with the driving experience. The SEL trim level is worth the extra price. Key-less operation, sunroof, nav. Fuel economy is very good at just over 30 mpg. Driver seat could be more comfortable. Brakes are excellent. 10 months later I have 10k miles. All systems work perfectly. I have no complaints. The MPG seems to be about 30mpg, or slightly less. It uses regular which is great as gas prices are now rising. No rattles, buzzes, or other annoying noises. I did change the oil myself. Be aware you will need a large torx. Still remains an excellent value. If you read the reviews on this car, they complain about lack of road feel and numb steering. It is true. The technology in the SEL is excellent. Adaptive cruise, blind spot, automatic emergency braking all work perfectly. I still highly recommend. get ready to catch the end of summer sale. I know the 2019 is all new so this review is less relevant, but I'm still a happy 2018 Jetta owner.
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Engine block casting defects
Brad Rozzano, 01/29/2021
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
How come there are no mentions of the engine block casting defects that can cause seizing and loss of control
Handles well while being struck by cows
Clark, 10/27/2017
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 9 people found this review helpful
If you drive near free range cattle this car handles exceptionally well while being struck by a cow. The sound system is just ok though.
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Fun car to drive
Anthony Barranco, 05/13/2017
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
VW got it right here. Amazing value.
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you have to love volkswagons to purchase one
fnj, 02/18/2018
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2017 Jetta i have no complaints about this car its a very nice car ,but beware !! ,when you buy these cars ,you WILL lose about $11,000 within 6 months time. i tried to trade it in to upgrade and i was offered $8000 for my vehicle that is only 6 months old ... i felt like i got robbed when bought this car .i guess i learned that my 1995 chevy pickup is worth more than my 2017 Jetta how nice
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TDI Trade-in
Vic Vilece, 01/26/2017
updated 02/01/2021
2017 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
1 of 10 people found this review helpful
2013 TDI Jetta turned in to VW and purchased a 2017 GLI - Price paid was the internet price quoted by Edmunds. Dealer got me the car I specified.
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