2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS review from North America
"Unreliable, but a nice drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver's side window fell completely out into door (33,000kms)
Car "surged" while in cruise control on a flat service. I was going 90km/hr at the time, my car nearly redlined... not apparent reason.
The entire ignition and its chamber has to be replaced (46,000kms). The parts need to be ordered from Germany, it will take 4 weeks, AND IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED Warranty!!
General comments?
I loved my Jetta when I leased it. Yesterday the car died. Now I have to wait 4 weeks to have it fixed, and it isn't covered under the extended warranty that I purchased on the recommendation of the financial agent at my VW dealership.
VW Canada has offered to absorb the entire cost, including my rental car for the next 4 weeks.
The service I've received at the dealer and VW Canada was excellent! However, the car itself is a lemon.
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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? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 140 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 46000 kilometres |
| Previous car | GMC Sierra |
| Date of Entry | 7th January, 2003 |