1996 Volkswagen Jetta GL review from North America
"A great value for an imported German designed car from Mexico"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver side door lock fell out at 70000 miles.
Coolant hose coupling on back of cylinder head leak at 85000 miles.
A/C compressor failed at 87000 miles, got one at junk yard for $50.00 and good as new.
General comments?
Got this car from a repossession sale and was the first VW I've ever owned.
For the cost of this car, its been a great deal. It handles great for a four door sedan and gets great gas mileage.
For those mechanically inclined and can keep up with all the little things that go wrong, this car can last for a long time. Proper maintenance is a must for these cars, but not as bad as the "domestic" specials out there.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Liter Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 64000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 240SX |
| Date of Entry | 7th March, 2004 |