2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 review from North America
"I would not recommend buying a GLX VR6 Jetta, it's a waste of money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After first buying the car, my transmission went. $3,000.00.
My driver side window would not go up after putting it down, had to have it replaced. They said the clip had broken.
My radiator was bad. $600.00.
I had to have my coolant line redone at the dealership, then a week after they were suppose to have replaced it, my engine blew up so I had to replace my engine. $690.00 Coolant line $5965.00 for Engine.
The heater coil has gone out in my car so now I have to rely on my heated seats in the winter. The cost of that is $1500.00 but I just don't have the money to fix it after all my other problems with the car.
Fuses are constantly going out.
My dash light has gone out. I thought I would be an easy fix by replacing the bulb. I was surprised to hear from the dealership it is a $500.00 fix.
Gas has to be at least 91 grade so I have to put premium unleaded in my car at all times.
Lights are always coming on the dash.
General comments?
I am very disappointed with this car and I don't think I'll ever buy a Volkswagen again. If my loan wasn't upside down I would have traded it in by now.
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| Good bang for your buck!!! |
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| Great car for those who are maintenance inclined |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Mitsubishi Eclipse |
| Date of Entry | 30th December, 2005 |