2003 Volkswagen Jetta review from North America
"This vehicle is not worth it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
* Recall on heated seats (overheating problem).
* Window regulator arm broke at 30,000km.
* Driver's door lock was jimmied by vandals, which triggered the weird function where all windows open when you turn the key 3 times? I don't even know how to activate that function, did it by itself once...
* Intermittent no start problem over the past few weeks - it's been temperate here in Toronto so it's not the same as others where heat is a factor, the car just won't start, you have to wait 5-10 minutes then try it again and it works. My mechanic can't replicate the problem, so doesn't know what's causing it.
General comments?
This vehicle handles really well in the snow.
The cabin is tight and small, which is good for small people. The seat belt thing and seat adjustment knob are way too far back, and you have to crank your arm to reach them.
Overall not bad, but next time it will be Toyota again.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 23000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 58000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 15th October, 2008 |