1999 Volkswagen Jetta TDI review from North America
"Great millage and driver"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Both front windows clips have broken twice, are starting to make cracking noizes again.
Many sensors have ahd to be replaced (Temp, Mass Airflow, Speed)
General comments?
Stuff breaking all the time is a pain, but I still love my VW.
The car seems to have held up well, only a few small rust spots, which is good for a Michigan car.
The power is more than one would expect for the millage this car gets (~48).
If only there was a little more room in the back seat this would be an almost perfect car, front is just right and the trunk is very large (I was able to fit 4 computers, 2 monitors, a scanner, and several keyboards in easily.)
The controls are very very well laid out, better than most American cars, in my opinion.
I love the tight steering and great breaks, still on original pads. The 5 speed is easy to shift, shifter is with in easy reach.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th January, 2003 |