2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS review from North America
"Reliable, but buy the Ext Warranty for safety"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I purchased the VW extended warranty at 23K for total coverage to 93K miles.
Monsoon Sound System Replaced at 15K MFG Defect.
The Air conditioner broke at 20k and the dealer replaced every single item (in the order of least priced piece) because they could not find the problem, but it was fixed at no cost to me.
All repairs due to Extended Warranty Coverage
Mass airflow sensor replaced at 65K / no charge fix.
Remote lock would not work at 66K / Door switch replaced no charge fix.
Replaced timing belt at 65K scheduled maintence $850.
One batch of Fuel was poor quality and had little anti-gel and the fuel lines froze on me the dead of winter. $65.
Currently the front end shakes a little and I am looking into the repair at 89K.
General comments?
I bought this car new from the dealer, added the extended warranty at 23K. Except for wear items / maintence items its covered for repairs to 93K.
I average 45-40 mpg @ 65-80mph. This car has been nothing, but good compared too many other cars I have owned. (Knock on Wood)
From now forward I will only buy new with the extended warranty purchase just before the original warranty is to expire.
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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? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | TDI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 89052 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Neon |
| Date of Entry | 16th April, 2006 |