comfortable efficient and fun to drive. the fit and finish are surperb. torque of diesel is pertectly matched to dsg trans. 26000 miles with no problems

touchscreen on sound system is a bit bright for night driving.

40 mpg is easy, with more skill and discpline 50 is possibile under good conditions.

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Great handling, acceleration, nice look.

Crappy Tires (had to replace). Crappy dealer service. Initial Bluetooth problems, drive seat uncomfortable

Car drives nice but the crappy tires that come with it are demolished. I have replaced all 4 tires, 2 due to damage along with broken rims. The car should be able to handle potholes on the east coast.

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TDI Jetta 2000

I have wanted this car for about 10 years until now. The 2010 Jetta Se automatic is my first Volkswagen I have ever owned. The reason for Leasing instead of buying is monthly price and low mileage. This car has good weight for ride comfort, power and speed when needed, style inside and out. The features for safety are endless and standard on the SE. The fit and finish on this sedan is one of best I have ever owned.

My weaknesses on this Jetta is not with this 2010 Jetta but with the past Jetta's and problems it had with electrical, engines and dependability starting with early 2001 up to now.That was my main reason for not making that purchase due to bad reviews in the past.

I realize I have only had this 2010 Jetta for less then 2 months with approx. 850 miles driven, but quality is there and I expect that dependability will be better then in the past.Like I said earlier this is my first Jetta, but not my last!

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I had A 2008 Mercury Milan Premium automatic 6 speed not the same feel, but a dependable car nothing negative to report on this sedan, but a bit pricey with same equipment as my Jetta.

Gas mileage

Electrical systems, transmission, performance over temperature

This is the worst car I've ever owned. After 20000 miles, the clutch went out. Luckily it was under warranty. At 50,000 miles, here's the laundry list of problems, problems I've never had with the Fords I've bought:

1: Trunk won't close when it is cold (0 F). Do a google search on this problem.
2: Master cylinder had to be replaced.
3: All power in the driver's side door is gone. Evidently VW's engineers don't know the cable harnesses must be longer than the door travel. The wires in the harness are broken, a common problem with VW Jettas. Check google on this one.
4: The check engine light is on now.

I traded it off. DO NOT BUY A JETTA!

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None - thank God.

Quality, fuel ecomony, comfort, and value. Maintenance is simple and relatively inexpensive. The full size spare tire is in the trunk, so it doesn't rust in place under the chassis in a hailstorm of grit and water.

Tiny little $1 components, light bulbs. Light bulbs seem to burn out frequently. Purchased replacement bulbs at an after market shop and they seem to last far longer than the factory originals.

Fantastic car! Fun to drive, handles very well, plenty of power and economy in the same package. Very comfortable and quiet for long trips. The trunk seems like it was taken from a Crown Victoria its so big. Lots of space for four adults, even 6+ footers. Five can fit for short trips. Maintenance is relatively inexpensive. The brakes are very responsive and the stabilization system lends a great deal of confidence to all situations. Paired with the diesel engine my brakes are still at 80% with over 130,000 km on the car. The car handles extremely well in the snowy winters of Southwestern Ontario. Cold starts are never an issue, even at -30c. This is a well built, great handling, comfortable, and fun to drive car.

The engine produces plenty of power to negotiate a variety of road situations. Maximum torque comes in around 1800 rpms, just after the turbo starts to kick in producing a nice power band through to 2700 rpm. The 6 speed DSG is very smooth and a great addition in slippery conditions.

The interior is simple but well appointed. Controls are located intuitively and simple to operate. The interior is very easy to keep clean with its lack of complex forms and seams.

The exterior finish is nothing short of spectacular. My car drives through a virtual sand blasting for 6 months during our long winters. The finish still looks great and water continues to bead on it.

The engineers at VW have built in a beautiful little feature for those of us driving in cold climates. Immediate heat! An electric element is used to provide heat until the engine's heat is sufficient to provide the requested temperature! Brilliantly comforting.

A lot of the features that you usually have to pay extra for on other cars are included on the Jetta - Heated Seats(on cloth or leather)now that's HOT and the Auxiliary Input Jack- everyone has a Ipod now - (except me) but im going to get one

The engine is a little loud,back seat is a little tight but i dont have to sit back there LOL, Large trunk

The Carefree Maintenance Program was the best thing they could have added to their 2009 models - 3 years or 36000 miles- i love that because im the type of person who would wait till the last minute to take my car to get serviced but now since its included i dont have any excuses,

Nice looking, quiet when driving, accelerates quickly

Never reliable, always in the shop. Drains the bank account

WORST CAR EVER! I bought the car because I'm a commuter and thought it would be reliable and have good gas mileage. Since the day I bought it I've had nothing but problems. Windshield wiper motor goes out, alternater, head lights ( only one ever works), noisy starter ( WHEN IT STARTS), ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS!!!, I have had my car at the dealer 6 times with nothing but a large bill. I'm usually back there within a month. Honestly, I'd rather pay to drive a semi then drive volkswagen POS! They are horrible! I wish I had listened to everyone before I purchased the silver piece of junk. Avoid these cars if you can! I've paid close to 5,000 to fix the car overall after the brief warranty was up.

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power, sunroof, power seats, 6 cd changer, saftey

sensors come up to often

I bought the car and at first I didn't like it so much, I had problems, sensors, battery etc. But after a few years of owning the car, I realized you do not have to fix every little light that comes on the dashboard, vw had many sensors that go off randomly, I owned the car for 4 years and just recently lost it due to a major accident and I miss it soo mucn. I plan to buy the new vw. they are VERY SAFE and Durable Strong Cars. I think you should buy one and see for yourself

Mileage, looks, comfort, handling

cup holders are ridiculous, paint seems to chip easily, could have used a more durable leather on seats

ALl in all has been a great car. I average over 500 miles per tank - and have been up to 700 on just highway. So average with mostly city driving is baout 30 mpg. Handling is excellent, interior features - stereo, heated seats, console lighting are pretty high caliber for a car in this price range. Trunk space is huge. Back seat might be cramped for adults if the front seats are back, but I've never heard a kid complain. I've had the car since new and have 60,000 miles on it. Have only had one weird mechanical issue with glow plug that was not covered as I am past warranty. It was a $600. fix which seemed excessive. Other than that, I have no complaints. Odd to see so many bad reviews. Am considering a Mini Cooper but after reading reviews may just stick with my old reliable.

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I love all the features on the car, very impressive interior, and drives great.

none, I love it!

I bought my car new a few months ago, and so far I love it!!!! It is so much car for the money,and drives wonderfully on icy Minnesota roads.