Epinions Recent Reviews for auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Never again!!!

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 02:21:41 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author vofka333 - Will never buy VW again. I had 2.0. After 3kmiles all oil is gone(looks like the car just eats it) oil pan made from alluminium (if You will tight the bolt too hard, You will need to replace the whole oil pan). Poor quality of the interior...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Upscale german engineering, for alot less

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:28:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author vwbeje07 - Going through 2 vw beetles, and still having my life and my health I decided to stay in the vw family when looking for a new car. I went to the same vw dealership I bought my last 2 beetles from and found a beautiful deep blue 2001 volkswagen jetta...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Sporty Wagon with awful dealer service

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:34:15 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jjbraunius - I bought my Jetta 1.8T Wolfsburg in 2001 for $20k and I am the first owner on this car. I fell in love at the test drive - a fast economical engine, great trunk space, very comfy at the front, although the back seats look pretty uncomfortable. Compared...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: love/hate

Wed, 7 Feb 2007 18:05:43 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jayb84 - I bought my 2001 Jetta Wolfsburg to replace a 93 Civic that was always going to the shop with minor repairs ($200-$400). I figured a newer car with only 86000kms was the way to go. I quickly fell in love with the acceleration, handling, stereo, and...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: 2 Good 2 B True

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 16:52:35 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author myexpensivevw - Purchased: Oct 31st 2006 (car approx 5yrs old) Date now: Dec 26 th 2006 What can I say...I haven't had it for 2 months and the bills are racking up to the total cost of the car. I wish it was not too good to be true. I was always told that VW were...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Just love it

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:07:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author single-minded - This car has been nothing but dependable, roomy, comfortable and safe for us. We drive a lot and have not had a single regret in buying this car: the craftsmanship is great and the extras, even in the basic GLS version were wonderful. I would buy this...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Love... until it breaks

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 02:00:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author javagirl_79 - Thinking of buying a used Jetta? I bought my Jetta in August of '05 with 78k miles on it. It's a black 1.8T, standard transmission. The price was right, about $8,300 and it tested very well. Love at first drive. After reading various reviews...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: German engineering baby

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 12:26:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pillwill - I bought my jetta at the beginning of march of 06, it had 20,000 miles on it which was not bad for 5 years, i paid a not so bad 16,000 for mine with full coverage and bumper to bumper warranty. Let me just say this i love my jetta, like i hear many...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: good car but..............

Mon, 14 Nov 2005 04:10:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jettaboy07 - The volkswagen jetta is loved by many, and alos hated by many. Mine is stuck somewhere in between there. I love the way this car drives, how smooth and comfortably it rides (like a mercedes), and the gas mileage. however there is an awkwardly amount of...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Great Mileage

Sun, 4 Sep 2005 22:08:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author baxterisone - Let me start by saying this is a great car. GREAT gas mileage. Very solid feel. Although this is a very good dependable car here are some negatives to report. The following interior components are cheaply made and will more than likely break: Glove Box,...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Great Balance of comfort, sports & economy

Mon, 1 Aug 2005 15:55:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tdiemar - Recently bought a 2001 TDi with 87k miles on it. I am very pleased with almost every aspect. The seller really took good care of it, but I am still worried about some reviews from the internet about mass airflow sensors and timing belts...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Fun to drive and economical

Tue, 1 Mar 2005 01:10:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dhutch - Bought new, my TDI now (Feb 2005) has nearly 75,000 miles on it and has needed very few repairs. MPG averages 34 around town and 40 on longer trips with automatic transmission. Diesel is easy to find and has generally been cheaper than gas until...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Fantastic gas mileage and a sweet car with attention to detail!

Sun, 10 Oct 2004 05:04:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author diverdown120 - I've owned many cars, including a 2002 Audi A4, but I recently purchased a 2001 Jetta GLS TDI with a manual transmission and have to say it's a great little car! The VW Jetta is a tight car as it's steered around corners and it has that European...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: 2004 Jetta, nice to drive, but a nightmare in repairs

Sat, 21 Aug 2004 15:02:51 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author notsinatra - Nice looking car. I have the basic version, but it comes with a lot of nice features like heated seats, 6 cd changer, ...well, not enough to put up with the frustrating quality issues. At about 30,000 miles I needed to replace the rear brake pads...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Never Buy a Volkswagen

Tue, 20 Jul 2004 00:19:44 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author parakeet1031 - Since purchasing my Jetta brand new in 2001, my car has been in the shop at least four times per year, and each visit included unscheduled as well as scheduled maintenance. My transmission was first replaced at 4200 miles and now needs to be replaced...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: 3-year old lemon

Fri, 4 Jun 2004 11:17:12 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mengelmar - My wife and I bought out 1.8 Turbo Jetta new in 2001. The car has been "fun" to drive when it is not in the shop which is becoming more and more infrequent now that we are out of the warranty period. In the first 20,000 miles the synchro on the manual...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Don't Be Fooled.

Tue, 3 Feb 2004 12:36:07 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author hnc384 - I bought my Jetta GLX new in 2001 and have I regretted it ever since. This car has been in the shop more than it's been driven. And customer service - what customer service? VW is very nice - until you start having problems. And once the problems...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Fun to drive, relatively economical, somewhat pricey

Fri, 2 Jan 2004 20:16:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mcoffman35 - I have owned my 2001 Volkswagon Jetta for about 1 year. It is a GL, 2.0 engine stick shift. I purchased it used from a non-VW used car dealer with 19,000 miles on it. Big mistake - if you are going to buy VW buy from VW - they knew nothing about the...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Big Problems- Hopefully Not Indicative Of What's To Come

Thu, 11 Dec 2003 17:53:26 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author deerollman - After seeing the rave reviews for this car i had to throw in my 2 cents. I bought mine slightly used at the end of 2001. I loved it. I have the 1.8 turbo and it's REALLY fast. I think the seats are very comfortable which some have complained about...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: This car is amazing!

Mon, 27 Oct 2003 11:53:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author LWidmer - I have 80K on it--so far, no problem! I had the thing inspected last week--the brakes, original to the car, are still in great shape! I paid to have the throttle body cleaned and the tranny fluid changed, but it's a small price to pay when the car gives y...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: a Jetta IS really betta

Fri, 26 Sep 2003 00:12:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author discountshack - I love my Jetta. But I would recommend not leasing it and not financing through VW. The car itslef is amazing. I've owned BMW's and this car is more reliable and smoother. I own the 1.8 liter turbo engine, and let me tell you it has major pick up. I...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Good, just not as good as the ads!

Thu, 26 Dec 2002 21:57:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bee1000 - I bought the Jetta (2001 Wolfsburg, 1.8T) because I was looking for a sporty car for under $20K. I considered the Mazda Protege5 as well, but it didn't have enough power for me. The Jetta's turbo engine isn't great off the line, but once the turbo has...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: "Is that a diesel?"

Wed, 16 Oct 2002 16:28:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rache23 - It's a question I heard a lot at the pump after I purchased the 2001 VW Jetta TDI. I have heard everything from, "What kind of mileage do you get?" to "Is that one of those hybrids?" :)

Why the VW Jetta TDI?

The VW is my first...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: The Lovely Jetta

Sat, 21 Sep 2002 10:29:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author laurenb - For several years I had owned only used cars, mostly Hondas. Then one day I saw a brand-spankin' new silver Jetta on the street and knew I had to have one for my very own. The new design was much more refined, and the Jetta had exactly the look I was...

auto Make-2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Problems yet still loveable.

Fri, 13 Sep 2002 15:08:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author maccerz - The problem with reviewing the Jetta is that even though it has been my most problematic car I still love it the most. Perhaps Volkswagen has done a good job of alleviating cognitive dissonance, or maybe it's my rationalization for buying a car with...