2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLS review from North America

Cup holders came apart right after the warranty expired.

Replaced the engine at 80,000.

Alarm will not shut off (intermittent). I have to endure 30 seconds of horn beeping and never know when this is going to happen.

I have had to replace oil pan on both motors.

Engine light comes on, codes are dealer specific and I am 100 miles to the nearest dealer.

A/C sometimes works and sometimes doesn't.

Can't get it fixed and can't sell it. Mechanics tell me I could get rid of Herpes faster than selling this car.

But... It does drive great, you don't get tired driving this car. It is really too bad that VW has lost its heritage of simplicity and manufactures this nightmare. I don't mean to be negative and I hope someone at VW reads this. I would not buy another VW because of all the little things that you can only get done at the dealer. I bought this car new and have maintained it above and beyond what was expected. DO NOT BUY VW unless they commit to make vehicles that are serviceable (eg. Toyota).

Great comfort and drivability, but the maintenance is a nightmare, I would not buy another VW product again as long as I live. There is no reason to do the things they do to make the car unserviceable by anyone but the dealer or a specialty shop.