Volkswagen Jetta (2006 - 2010) 2.0 Sport TDI CR 4d DSG (2008/08) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Dont care.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Dont Know.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No Service costs are a joke. Dsg oil change every 40 k £210.00 Cam belt main dealer quote £730.00 Tyre prices are high too so wouldnt go for a sport again 17inch rims look good but hurt your pocket. To many faults in the first few months of owning build quality not as good as I hoped.

What are you likely to buy next?

Would go back to a Nissan.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£9,000

When did you buy the car?

October 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

Got a good trade in price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed a more economical auto with a big boot.

What was the dealer like?

Ok dealt with problems that occured on first day of ownership fairly.

What's it like to drive?

Good to drive rides hard as its the sport model would prefer a softer ride but it handles well unless its snowing Dont go out in the snow 17 inch alloys and low profile tyres its not fun.

What's it like to park?

Easy

Have you had any problems with the car?

Oh yes. Broken down on day 1 of owning fueling issues. Abs pump failed in month 3 and emission light came on on motorway. Four trips to the dealer in 3 months of ownership. German reliabilty ? Gladly warranty covered everything after a few strong phone calls.

What's most practical about your car?

Boot size is great makes a good family car fuel economy is good for 140 BHP can get 50 -60mpg if you drive it right and 45 round town.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Boot its huge 500ltrs. Looks good and more exspensive than it actually is. Remote boot opening.