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#11027 of 12742 Problems by chmeeee Apr 28, 2003 (5:38 am)
Sphere: It sucks that you've had all those problems, I won't argue with that, but it sure sounds like you got a lemon.   For every 1 story like that, there are 100s of people with no problems at all, but you won't here from nearly as many of them, because who comes to a board to complain that they have no problems?
#11028 of 12742 by blueguydotcom Apr 28, 2003 (6:03 am)
For every 1 story like that, there are 100s of people with no problems at all, but you won't here from nearly as many of them, because who comes to a board to complain that they have no problems?   The stats on VWs totally refute the concept that only 1 out of 100 will suffer problems. If VW is churning out 2-3-4 problems per brand new car per year then the odds are quite good someone will suffer some malfunction. Almost every 1.8T owner received a recall notice...you own a 2000-2002 1.8T the odds are quite good you received a notice that your car's engine will experience a malfunction unless you bring it in for service. And that's for the few who didn't have problems. Window regulators...ahem, that's for all Jettas prior to 2003.
#11029 of 12742 by fish8 Apr 28, 2003 (7:04 am)
I totally disagree with blueguy. Newer, later '02 models and 03 GL's with the 2.0 engine DO NOT have oil burning issues. I have a 2002 2.0 and my car has not used a single drop of oil in over 14k miles. There may be other reasons not to get the 2.0 (e.g. power), but saying that oil burning is still an issue is not true. So, don't use that as a factor in choosing the GL.
#11030 of 12742 blueguy by Anakin Apr 28, 2003 (9:03 am)
blueguy is our resident jetta curmudgeon.   The only problem I have ever had was the coilpack issue, for which there was a recall. I paid nothing for the repair, and I had my car back the next day.
#11031 of 12742 No more lint. by Anakin Apr 28, 2003 (9:05 am)
About 3 weeks ago I ordered seat covers from www.wetokole.com   I got black with red inserts (to match my car, naturally )   They are excellent. Nothing sticks to them. Fit is good, and now I can clean up my car with the auto vac at the car wash. No more using yards of sticky lint roller for me.
#11032 of 12742 by fish8 Apr 28, 2003 (9:27 am)
Jetta curmudgeon....too funny and true
#11033 of 12742 Looking at Used Jettas - How Reliable? by bgtees Apr 28, 2003 (9:44 am)
I'm currently shopping for a used car, one of the cars on my list to look at is the Jetta. I've found several 2000 & 2001 Jettas that are either GLS V6 or GLX in the mid-teens. Most of them are between 30-50K miles.   I know this thread only exists for people who are having problems, which is a small percentage of all owners, but I'm just curious how reliable you would consider the Jetta to be. I also wanted to get an idea of any known problems I should keep any eye out for. I'll be running a CarFax report on any car I consider.   The other cars I'm looking at include the Honda Accord Coupe, the Toyota Solara and the Honda Prelude. Thanks.
#11034 of 12742 by blueguydotcom Apr 28, 2003 (9:48 am)
The only problem I have ever had was the coilpack issue, for which there was a recall. I paid nothing for the repair, and I had my car back the next day.   The fact remains that you had the issue...a gross oversight on VW's part that led to problems for many of us. Having one's car in the shop for one day is, imho, one day too many. As it stands now I've had my Jetta in for repairs done to the following and it's only 22 months old:   Coil pack AC Armrest Windows Electrical system Brakes ABS Loose interior components   I'd think anyone who has hauled in a new car this many times might be inclined to push others to avoid that same fate.
#11035 of 12742 by blueguydotcom Apr 28, 2003 (9:56 am)
I know this thread only exists for people who are having problems, which is a small percentage of all owners,   A small percentage of owners? All 2000-2002 1.8T owners got a recall notice. There's a standing TSB for the window fix too. It's not a small percentage. There's a reason VW's listed in the middle of the automotive pact for initial quality...their quality sucks. Being in the 50th percentile is a sign that the company is shoddy to the max.   but I'm just curious how reliable you would consider the Jetta to be. I also wanted to get an idea of any known problems I should keep any eye out for. I'll be running a CarFax report on any car I consider.   My car is safe, luxurious and fun. But I wouldn't wish a VW on my worst enemy. I knew the car would be unreliable before i bought it and decided I'd take my chances as I really, really dug it- the price, performance, safety and features were impossible for me to ignore. I paid for the extended warranty and at 31k miles that cash outlay has easily covered my rear.   If you're looking at a used Prelude and it's that v. a Jetta, go for the Prelude...a better car in pretty much every respect (though it has zero torque).

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