Transmission died at 13,000 miles.
A/C worked sporadically for a few months.
CD player works one day and not the next.
I bought this car based on the merits of my 1994 Jetta. That car saved my life. I was in a horrible wreck and walked away with only a broken collarbone.
This car had growing pains the first year. The transmission and the AC had quite a few problems the first summer I had it. I complained to dealer and then to VW. VW ended up tacking on another year onto the warranty.
Growing pains aside the car has been a joy to drive and still runs great.
Gas mileage is 25 city / 34 highway.
Never burns oil.
I own a 1996 Jetta GL with approx. 72k miles on it. I LOVE THIS CAR!! It's a gem. I will never by anything other than VW!! This car is dependable, maneuvers well and powers on the highway. I live in Cleveland where winters are rough, and salt rusts cars. My car has some rust on the under-body, but none on the painted parts of the vehicle. I recommend VW's to anyone interested in an automobile that may cost a bit more, but is well worth the investment!!
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