2006 Volkswagen Jetta New Body Style 2.5 review from North America
"I still need to see how it's made"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
CONS:
- Before leaving the dealership right after purchasing it, the "refrigerated" glove compartment and center-arm console ain't working.
- Every time the engine starts cold, it sounded like rattle inside the engine. When it warms up, then it's quite.
- Foot-well light not working.
- 205/55/16 wheels has that "not sturdy" feeling.
- Got a major recall of fuel pump clamp replacement.
PRO:
- Six-disc CD/mp3-readable front load player.
- Large trunk space.
- More standard features compared to other cars.
- Standard safety features.
- Descent fuel consumption.
General comments?
I never had these many issues with my other vehicles and I'm now wondering if I made the right decision getting a new jetta. It's still early to judge what it is made of, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 5 cylinder 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1200 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
| Date of Entry | 6th September, 2005 |