2001 Volkswagen Jetta Mexico review from North America
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What things have gone wrong with the car?
Check engine light.
Crayon/leather smell.
General comments?
So I just got this Jetta, and the first thing I notice is this funky smell. Two days later the check engine light came on.
The car is not new. I must add that not all Volkswagens have this smell. My brand new Golf did not have this smell. I also owned a 1994 Jetta GL (also used) that had this smell but very faintly.
However the Jetta has a great take off speed and handles pretty well, I loved both the 1994 and now the 2001. But I totally admired my Golf.
The VW service department however has a very good number of unqualified techs who more often than not will tell you something is normal, rather than taking the time to find and repair faults. I love VW cars, but I wish the service departments took as much pride in their work, as the great number of admant VW drivers take in their cars.
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| Great car for those who are maintenance inclined |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 46156 miles |
| Most recent distance | 46400 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 9th August, 2008 |