2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition review from North America
"It has some mystery issues in old age, but nothing that affects its reliable, sporty performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All 4 ignition coils (recall)
4-way flasher switch (recall)
Routine maintenance (timing belt, water pump, brake pads, tires, etc.)
Alloy rims do not hold up well, leak in cold winter.
2 wheel bearings went.
Plastic closer on center console has broken twice. Made cheaply. Some black plastic pieces of dash are showing wear.
Random engine misfires. Check engine light comes on and off every week or two (last year) but nothing can be diagnosed as wrong.
Has started to burn oil a little quick in old age.
Occasional rough cold starts require fuel injector cleaner.
General comments?
Never had exhaust problems.
Never had brake problems.
Never had transmission problems.
Extremely reliable. Always starts on the first try.
The suspension is terrific and it is very peppy for a compact 4cyl car.
Gas mileage between 25-30mpg, depending on use. Premo only gets mighty expensive these days!
The sport trim on Wolfsburg is nice and the front seats are extremely comfortable.
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| Good bang for your buck!!! |
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| Great car for those who are maintenance inclined |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8T Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 7th May, 2007 |