Does it require high maintenance? I am looking to purchase a new 2007 Volkswagen Jetta and want to know what I'm really investing in.
2006-09-05 13:47:50 · 12 answers · asked by aaron 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
I have a 2003 Jetta GLI with the VR6 engine. It now has 92000 miles on it. Every maintenance checkup and service recommended in the manual has been followed. I have had one warranty repair on the rear automatic door lock. The car performs flawlessly and is fun to drive. I would ask about the timing belt type on the new models. VW went to a different engine for the new models. I had a 1999 model Passat with the turbo 4 and the timing belt went out at 70000 miles with no warning totalling the engine. While VW repaired it under warranty, they started to make an issue of the fact that I did not have the 40000 mile check done. I was saved due to the fact that it was noted on the service records that I had asked whether all scheduled maintenance had been performed. The VR6 has a chain rather than a belt. If the new engines have a belt, better make sure you get the service checks done and get the extended warranty.
2006-09-06 05:22:52 · answer #1 · answered by spirus40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2010 Jetta Maintenance Schedule
2016-11-04 21:20:22 · answer #2 · answered by mammo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The new bodies and motors are well done. Have no fear about 100kmi, the question is will you want to keep it more than ten years?
VWs will always have issues with some electrical things (design/cost related), but you cannot beat the overall build quality and feature count of a VW.
I think the Jetta has gotten a little smaller over the years, especially above the waistline. I know the new ones seem smaller to me than my 95, but I have a tall fat head, so maybe it is just me... :)
2006-09-07 18:48:52 · answer #3 · answered by Cabhammer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't say much about the mk4 but my mk2 diesel Golf has nearly 500,000 miles on it and still runs like new. The clock and upshift indicator are the only things that don't work if that's what you mean by electrical problems. I'm in the process of fixing them. Just got some 5j rims so I can put some 155/80 13 snow tires on it. This thing will go anywhere after that here in Colorado. At 50mpg I'm not trading it in ever. Period!
2016-03-26 23:38:42 · answer #4 · answered by Josephine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a TDI (turbo diesel) -- best car I've ever owned, and over the past 42 years and 2 million miles I've owned a bunch from all over the world. Though I've had a few diesel trucks (Dodge Cummins) for my business, my '03 Jetta TDI station wagon is my first diesel car. It currently has 117,000 miles, and thus far I've changed the oil about every 7,500 miles (use synthetic), one glow plug; and at 104,000, the timing belt, only because VW recommends changing this every 100,000 miles. And it's due for its second set of new tires. The thing has tons of torque (it'll outrun a VR-6 from a stoplight), every luxury option (leather, sunroof, full power, etc.), hauls like a station wagon . . . because it is a station wagon . . . and averages 48 mpg (5-speed). What more could you want from a car?!
2006-09-08 01:12:47 · answer #5 · answered by worldinspector 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend has a 1995 Jetta with well over 150,000 miles on it and he claims that as long as you change the oil and slip some high test gas in your Jetta every once in a while to clean out the sludge that builds up in your engine and clean your plugs off you should have no problem.
2006-09-05 22:33:56 · answer #6 · answered by Angus. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF you want a fun nice looking car buy a VW. If you are looking for bang for your buck buy a toyota or honda. They will be cheaper to own in the long run with a better resale value. If money isn't an issue buy the VW Jetta for sure.
2006-09-06 15:10:52 · answer #7 · answered by dashby76 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, don't expect it to be as reliable as some Corolla. Previous models weren't very reliable, however 2007 model looks more promicing in this terms. Maintenance is also a bit more expensive than of Japaneese cars.
2006-09-05 15:23:10 · answer #8 · answered by svthech 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had 3 VW GOlfs.
1987 - I drove for 180,000 miles before trading in
1995 - I drove for 175,000 miles then gave to my boyfriend who took her to 250,000+ miles
2000 - I'm still driving at 165,000 miles and saving up to replace
All my cars are manual transmission (stick shift) and therefore a bit more reliable than automatics. All those cars were driven hard, as I go many miles and tend to drive aggressively. They're great cars!
2006-09-08 07:59:01 · answer #9 · answered by HearKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll run into some people who've had poor experiences with engines, trannys or electrical problems with VW's.
I'm not one of them.
I'm considering a new Rabbit, and I have absolutely NO hesitation with buying one and thinking it would last 100,000 miles and more.
I've owned vw's, known people who owned vw's, and I love their products.
2006-09-05 13:51:05 · answer #10 · answered by jon_r_patrick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋