2004 Volkswagen Jetta gls review from North America
"Fun to drive disaster"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch, Clutch, Clutch, Clutch.
General comments?
We bought the car from the previous owner who was irritated over an early clutch replacement which the dealer refused to honor under warranty. We had to replace it again at 38,000 miles, and now again for the car's 4th clutch at 42,000 miles. The internet is right, this car has a poorly designed and problematic clutch. I also was peeved at VW because the 100,000 transferable warranty is only transferable if you do it in a ridiculous 15 day deadline after purchasing the car. I did not even get the title for 30 days which I needed to transfer the warranty. Obviously VW is just wanting to squirm out of their warranty obligations.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 31st August, 2007 |