any good bad about buying JETTA (USED but close to new)?

Question

how do trims work like (honda as dx/lx/ex) how about jetta..

Answer 1

as with any vehicle, check to make sure all the services have been done and all the recalls or updates have been performed.

i have a 2003 Jetta GLi (24v VR6 engine) and have been using synthetic oil since the first oil change and have never had any problems with it...i have 96,000 miles already!

i have also modified quite a bit of driveline stuff...no forced induction or anything yet...but it's still doing just fine.

good luck!

ps. anyone who says jettas are for girls or fags is a total moron and obvious homophobe

Answer 2

There's good and bad to buying a slightly used Volkswagen Jetta. Jettas have shaky reliability ratings, typically rated by Consumer Reports as being below average. On the upside, the car gets good gas mileage, particularly with the turbodiesel (TDI), is safe, has good handling and performance for a small car, is cheap, and parts aren't all that hard to find. If you plan on buying one, just have it checked out by someone you trust who's good with engines to be sure that nothing major is wrong with it. Also, make sure you have enough in your budget for some repairs in case you or the person you know happens to miss something or something goes wrong after you buy it.

As to your question about trim lines, there are six. The GL is the lowest, with a 4-Cylinder and a manual transmission, cloth seats, and steel rims with hub caps. Next up is the GLS, which adds on a few options, followed by the GLX, the TDI, the GLI, and the Wolfsburg. You can get a wagon version of all but the GLI and the Wolfsburg.

The TDI is the turbodiesel, which has great torque, excellent gas mileage (42+ Miles per gallon), and a cool-sounding engine.

The GLI and Wolfsburg are the performance-oriented models, with a six-speed manual transmission, sport-tuned suspension that is good for cornering but hard for daily use, a spoiler on the trunk, aluminum wheels, and 200+ horsepower V-6 engines.

Another thing you may consider is the Volkswagen Golf, which is essentially a hatchback version of the Jetta. The cars have the same engines, frames, suspensions, and drivetrains, but slightly different styling inside and out. The Golf comes in either 2- or 4-Door versions, and has several trim lines as well, starting with the GL, moving on up in options and performance to the GLS, TDI, GTI, VR6, and R32.

The R32 is only available as a 2-Door.

If you live overseas, there's also an off-road version called the Crossgolf with a 4-Wheel Drive system, All-Terrain tires, and raised ground clearance available.

If you have any more questions about either model, or any other cars for that matter, feel free to ask.

Answer 3

I have a 2002 jetta gls 5 speed vr6 with 155,000 miles and it still runs strong with few mechanical problems (drive belt tensioner crapped out). Get a vr6 manual trans jetta with no "ricer poser" modifications done to it and with service records and you will have a great car. the vr6 engine is vw's best one yet (regarding power and reliability) as long as you maintain it. Gls / Glx trim has all the bells and whistles, don't waste time with the gl's. I'm a Mazda mechanic and as sad as it sounds, I would never drive anything other than a vw/audi. This car has impressed me that much. Also if you buy one used, vw will track you down and notify you of safety recalls. I moved 300 miles away without forwarding any of my info and i still got a notice in the mail, impressive. A car industry first for me.

Answer 4

i own a repair shop,and there's really no bad to them,,other than the fact that it may not have been taken good care of,,there good cars,but some people think because they are good cars they can just run them to death,not so,,you have to take care of them,or they will give problems,,id see if I was going to buy one if it has a good maintenance record with it,,good luck hope this help,s.