26 of 30 (87%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for 2006_Volkswagen_Jetta
Review 21 for 2006_Volkswagen_Jetta
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
The Best VW I have owned,November 27, 2006
By VW Fan for 22 yearsfrom Danbury CT
Comfort:
5
out of 5
Performance:
5
out of 5
Handling:
5
out of 5
Exterior Styling:
5
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Interior Design:
5
out of 5
Features:
5
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Value for the Money:
5
out of 5
Reliability:
5
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"I got this car to replace my 03 passat wagon. I drive only 5 miles to work and all I can sat about the 2.0(200 HP) is WOW. The gas milage coming back from Buffulo -420 miles was 34.4. The serves as a Family car for my wife and I and my Son. I will tell everybody about how the new Jetta is to drive and how sale it is.If you want sport car performace and good gas milage and a family car ,Buy a new 2.0 Jetta"
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend:Yes
This vehicle was purchased:
New
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Review 22 for 2006_Volkswagen_Jetta
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
TDI at 12K miles,October 18, 2006
By Buzzfrom Atlanta
Comfort:
4
out of 5
Performance:
5
out of 5
Handling:
5
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Exterior Styling:
5
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Interior Design:
5
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Features:
5
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Value for the Money:
4
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Reliability:
5
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"I drive a lot, so when gas hit $3.25 a gallon I decided it was time to ditch the Ford E-series and get something that wouldn't leave me penniless at the pump. The Jetta TDI is getting me 46.5mpg at 75mph (hiway) with the air on. City mileage is about 39. Car drives like a go-cart and has more performance that I need. The diesel engine is so easy operate I have to wonder why anybody would buy a gas model, unless neck snapping performance is your thing. It's comfortable, but long hauls tend to wear on the fanny. Not one problem with it so far. But the true test is if I can coax 300K miles out of the motor/drive train."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend:Yes
This vehicle was purchased:
New
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Review 23 for 2006_Volkswagen_Jetta
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best car I have ever owned,September 3, 2006
By Judahfrom Houston, TX
Comfort:
5
out of 5
Performance:
5
out of 5
Handling:
5
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Exterior Styling:
5
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Interior Design:
5
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Features:
5
out of 5
Value for the Money:
5
out of 5
Reliability:
5
out of 5
"I just bought mine and have been getting 41 MPG as the sticker promised. I have done well, and had no problems of any kind. The sound system is clear and easy to operate, and the trunk is surprisingly large for a car its size. It is agile and maneuvers well in traffic."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend:Yes
This vehicle was purchased:
New
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Review 24 for 2006_Volkswagen_Jetta
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
500 miles into ownership,August 30, 2006
By Northstarfrom Minneapolis, MN
Comfort:
5
out of 5
Performance:
5
out of 5
Handling:
5
out of 5
Exterior Styling:
5
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Interior Design:
4
out of 5
Features:
5
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Value for the Money:
4
out of 5
Reliability:
4
out of 5
"Just bought a five-speed w/ package 1. 40 mpg commute driving right out of the showroom. I am 6'3 - 255 and am very comfortable, unlike our Accord. It is much faster than I thought a diesel would be, very nimble, and gets a lot of looks, which for a 55 year-old guy is fun. Tons of nice features. No comments on reliability yet, but drivetrain in others is good. Electronics are the concern. Had to pay list, but in Wisconsin they are adding $3000 to price. When can you buy a car and have it hold its value as you drive it off the lot?"
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend:Yes
This vehicle was purchased:
New
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Review 25 for 2006_Volkswagen_Jetta
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
great car,August 18, 2006
By Billyfrom houston, TX
Comfort:
5
out of 5
Performance:
5
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Handling:
5
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Exterior Styling:
5
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Interior Design:
5
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Features:
5
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Value for the Money:
5
out of 5
Reliability:
5
out of 5
"awesome car, really fast, looks great. Interior is one of the best looking of any other car at this price range. Everything is very refined and the handling and performance are great. be sure to get the turbo!"
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend:Yes
This vehicle was purchased:
New
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Review 26 for 2006_Volkswagen_Jetta
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Nice,August 16, 2006
By newvwownerfrom Oregon
Comfort:
3
out of 5
Performance:
4
out of 5
Handling:
5
out of 5
Exterior Styling:
5
out of 5
Interior Design:
3
out of 5
Features:
4
out of 5
Value for the Money:
5
out of 5
Reliability:
4
out of 5
"The VW Jetta is a nice car, but even nice cars have problems. This car is easily the best in its class but it's also the most expensive. The price is not the problem. In my opinion the problem is the engine is a little weak and the interior is just a hair too small. Widen the car a couple of inches and add about 30-40 HP and this car would be PERFECT!"
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend:Yes
This vehicle was purchased:
New
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Review 27 for 2006_Volkswagen_Jetta
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Fine car with a few issues,August 2, 2006
By vajettafrom Northwestern Virginia
Comfort:
3
out of 5
Performance:
5
out of 5
Handling:
5
out of 5
Exterior Styling:
5
out of 5
Interior Design:
4
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Value for the Money:
5
out of 5
Reliability:
5
out of 5
"I bought my Jetta in September, 2005. First Volkswagen I ever owned. My old Prizm was wearing out and I wanted something similiarly sized that got great mileage. I bought the diesel model. When the climate control's not running, I can get 48 miles to the gallon. That's the best thing about the car. I bought the value package. I didn't need all those bells and whistles and they did jack up the price considerably.
Pros: Did I say it gets 48 MPG?
Great looks.
Smooth ride, wonderful handling.
Even the diesel model has that great throaty VW rumble.
The trunk is a canyon. You could just about fit another car in there.
Great pickup, even for a diesel.
Great safety ratings, inadvertantly tested.
Cons: Oy, those sightlines. They are awful, partly because of the thickness required for the side curtain airbags.
I'm an average height guy. But I have to put the seat so high to see the front of the car, it goes above the lumbar support. Hence, I have to supplement the support with a pillow. Ouch.
I dare you not to mix up the turn signal and the cruise control stalks.
Could use a bit more legroom.
And, it's a VW. No matter how much you save on fuel, you'll end up spending it on parts and service."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend:Yes
This vehicle was purchased:
New
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Review 28 for 2006_Volkswagen_Jetta
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
I will be a lifetime Jetta owner!,July 18, 2006
By HappyFriarfrom Frisco, TX
Comfort:
5
out of 5
Performance:
5
out of 5
Handling:
5
out of 5
Exterior Styling:
5
out of 5
Interior Design:
4
out of 5
Features:
4
out of 5
Value for the Money:
5
out of 5
Reliability:
5
out of 5
"I do not know if I will ever by another car other than a Jetta. I have never had a car that I have enjoyed like I enjoy my Jetta."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend:Yes
This vehicle was purchased:
New
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Review 29 for 2006_Volkswagen_Jetta
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great car with a reasonable price,June 6, 2006
By Carlfrom Boston, MA
Comfort:
4
out of 5
Performance:
4
out of 5
Handling:
4
out of 5
Exterior Styling:
4
out of 5
Interior Design:
4
out of 5
Features:
5
out of 5
Value for the Money:
5
out of 5
Reliability:
5
out of 5
"I went to my local dealership expecting to leave with an Audi A4. When the salesman steered me towards the Jetta as an "option to consider," I laughed to myself and decided to humor him. An hour later, I was signing the papers and couldn't have been happier.
This is a fantastic car for a very, very reasonable price. I had a long list of features (aka, luxuries) I wanted my new car to include and the Jetta 2.5 includes them all (I got the satellite radio package) -- heated seats and mirrors, compass, leather seating, in-dash CD changer, dual-climate control, sunroof, etc. Honestly, the only unfavorable comparison I can give this to the MUCH more expensive A4 was that the manual transmission wasn't quite as smooth, and there wasn't quite as much headroom for backseat passengers.
As for driving the car, it's a pleasure and a delight. with a manual transmission, I've found the car very responsive and peppy. It handles tightly in corners, with only a little bit of wobble at higher speeds (say 60 mph on a 30 mph on-ramp). When making cross-country trips, I would occasionally look down and realize I was going 90+ mph when I thought I was only doing the speedlimit!!! The car is just so smooth you simply don't notice.
It's also a great multi-driver car as the power seats automatically adjust to three different presets -- two of which are linked to the two different car keys. When one driver uses a key to unlock the door, the seat automatically adjusts to that key's preset position. When the other driver uses his/her other key, the seat again adjusts itself. This can also be changed through the 3 preset buttons on the driver's seat.
As for my quibbles, there are very few. Perhaps it's because I'm a tall person, but my knee keeps knocking into my key-chain if I don't remove the car key. I've also found that putting the windows down results in a little too much airflow into the vehicle (i.e., my contacts dry out in my eyes), so I usually only have the back windows and sunroof open when I want to go "al fresco."
In sum, I strongly recommend checking this car out. I had dismissed it as a boring old, overpriced Volkswagen (I had my stereotypes) but once I got in and took it on a test drive, I fell in love and knew I had to have it."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend:Yes
This vehicle was purchased:
New
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Review 30 for 2006_Volkswagen_Jetta
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
The Best Jetta Ever,May 10, 2006
By Love My New Jetta!from Chicago, IL
Comfort:
5
out of 5
Performance:
5
out of 5
Handling:
5
out of 5
Exterior Styling:
5
out of 5
Interior Design:
5
out of 5
Features:
4
out of 5
Value for the Money:
5
out of 5
Reliability:
5
out of 5
"Compared to its boxy and somewhat unreliable predecessor, the 2006 Jetta could pass for a luxury car upon first glance. Even the "Value Edition" is loaded with features, and has also been given the highest front and side-impact safety ratings according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. With great financing and leasing specials, the new Jetta is more affordable than other cars in a similar arena. Good gas mileage, roomy interior, and a luxury-car look make this new Jetta an excellent choice for around $20,000. I love this car. Once I got in it, I told my husband we weren't leaving the dealership without it, and we didn't! I give it 5 stars all around, except on features, and that's only because at the time we bought our Jetta, the IPod adapter was not available. It is now, and can be purchased from your dealer for an extra $150 plus installation."
I would recommend this vehicle to a friend:Yes
This vehicle was purchased:
New
