2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS Wagon review from North America
"A great value for a wonderful car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only thing that I have had go wrong with this car isn't the car's fault. When the dealer was detailing the car they somehow smashed the windshield. So they ordered a new one for me and had it installed. I took delivery 2 days later, but with a 6 disc changer installed for my "troubles"
General comments?
This is my 4th VW and I haven't ever had trouble with them, other than routine maintenance. Compared to my old Toyota Corolla, this thing is a rocket. Once you drive a VW everything else feels like you are driving a big old boat.
Seats are very comfortable, they catch lint a lot more than other cars, but I spend Sunday Mornings cleaning the cars anyway so they stay clean. You've got to baby the VW!
The blue interior lights are awesome.
There are a lot of complaints about the Jetta on this website, but I have never come close to anything like what I've read. Of my friends, we've owned 27 VW's and each one of us would buy another in a heart beat. I don't know what is happening to those vehicles, but I assume that people only speak up if something negative happens.
Oh well, buy a VW and enjoy your wonderful car!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8L VR6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 8000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 16000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 8th August, 2003 |