2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS review from North America
"A high performance bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only thing that I do not like about the car is the fabric for the interior. The seats collect lint and dirt from everything. I wish I would have known this before I bought the car and spent the extra money to get the leather seats.
General comments?
When I purchased the car the salesman talked up the service from the dealership, but when I tried to make an appointment for my first oil change it was a hassle and they had no weekend hours and the weekday hours were while I was working. The dealer then told me it was best to leave my car there all day. I just needed an oil change. I did not need to leave my car there for the entire day. I now have to go to another dealer closer to where I work and my first appointment was a hassle because I did not buy my car from them. They also have me leave my car for the whole day.
Other than the service from the dealership it is a great car. It drives very smooth and is quiet for a manual transmission. The car has a lot of trunk space. I also love the bright interior lights on the instrument panel.
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| Good bang for your buck!!! |
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| Great car for those who are maintenance inclined |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8T Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 22 miles |
| Most recent distance | 7000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Corsica |
| Date of Entry | 12th January, 2002 |