2006 Volkswagen Jetta City review from North America
"A good buy, but little on the expensive side if new"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
So far, nothing...
Had a flat tire 3 times. Nothing Volkswagen can do. Tires were fixed for no cost, because of warranty. Service was prompt, and no questions asked.
General comments?
I drive most time in the city. Mileage is very good, on average approx 7-8 liters at 100km. If I drive to the mountains, I get over 700km on a 55 liter tank.
The car handles really well. Drives smooth.
If you drive faster than 100km/h, the wind noise is too loud. I also don't like how the transmission is geared. At around 120km/h, I am driving with 3500rpm in 5th gear. I guess it is the "city" transmission.
Otherwise, no problem, and I am very happy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 24300 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 12th September, 2007 |