1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS from North America
Summary:
Volkswagen for life!!
Faults:
I haven't really had any major problems with my car.
When I picked up the car from the dealer, one piece of molding was coming off the front passenger side door.
There was a piece of metal hanging off of the muffler.
The check engine light went on a week after I got the car. (Oxygen sensors were bad.)
Windshield washer fluid tubes were clogged.
All of these problems were fixed under warranty.
Also, the car was never detailed from the dealer before I picked it up. Some of the seats had stains on them, and I think the previous owner had a cat cause there was cat hair all over everything. Not a big deal though, it only took a short time to clean up.
General Comments:
I love this car! I received it for a college graduation present, and I have to say that I think it will be the best present I will ever get in my life. I definitely think that I will never buy another kind of car in this lifetime.
This car is fast, great on gas, and drives so smooth. The interior is comfortable (although the seat fabric stains easily, it is so soft!) The controls are all easy to reach. I also like how large the trunk is. One day when I move out of my parents' house, (after I get a real job), I know that I have plenty of room to pack up my stuff.
If I love this (used) one this much, I can't wait to get a new one!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th June, 2001
13th Sep 2002, 15:15
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!!