2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS review from North America
"Good car, as long as you get the right dealer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My clutch completely went at 53,888 miles.
General comments?
This is a great car, and until the clutch dying, I had no problems with it. I originally took the car into the dealership because the "MIL" light came on. They ran a diagnostic on the car, but found nothing. They blamed the light coming on due to the gas cap not being closed all the way as is the case now with the "closed" system for the emissions. On the drive home from the dealership, my car suddenly would just "rev" but would not accelerate. I had the car towed back to the dealership and was told that the clutch went out. This was a certified pre-owned car, but of course with my luck, the clutch is considered a "wear part" and was not covered. My car supposedly was put over a "128 point inspection". So how did they miss the bad clutch?
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  | Good bang for your buck!!! |
| Great car for those who are maintenance inclined |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 52000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53888 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 30th December, 2003 |