Owner Reviews
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2008 Volkswagen Jetta - Sturdy, durable car; small
I purchased my 2008 Volkswagen Jetta after my previous car, a Mazda, was totaled while backing out of my driveway. Overall I've found it a much studier car than the Mazda. It has had fewer problems and costs less to maintain. It's a very cute car, I like driving it and looking at it.
Story
One of the first things I did in my new car was go to a Cubs game with five of my friends - one of whom is taller than I am! - And it was well into fall so we were all bundled up in winter jackets. We barely fit, but the Cubs won.
Pros
This car is very nice to drive. It gets decent gas mileage for its class. I haven't had any major problems with it outside of regular maintenance. I do most of my driving a few miles at a time to work or school, or running errands around town. It's perfect for that. The small size means it's easy to park even if other parkers have not been considerate.
Cons
Overall, the car is just a little too small. I'm very tall, and taking long trips is uncomfortable. Although there are three seatbelts in the back, realistically only two adults can fit in the back seat. There is not much storage space in the trunk either. Although the car gets decent miles to the gallon, the gas tank is small. I find myself having to fill up often.
2008 Volkswagen Jetta - Excellent value and stylish.
I own a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta S. I bought this car brand new and have only had to make minor wear and tear type repairs. It has been very reliable. I like the sportiness of the vehicle. It is very comfortable for my family and has held up very well. I drive it every day and have not had any mechanical problems. It has good get up and go and gets up to speed on the highway quickly. It handles well in bad weather, even in snow. I wish it had a few more bells and whistles, but it is a basic model. The gas mileage could be better as well.
Story
We took the car on a road trip around the state and enjoyed many laughs and fun adventures.
Pros
It's a reliable vehicle that doesn't break down or have any mechanical problems. I love the heated seats in winter which warm me up before the car heater can heat up the car. It is a basic model, but still has a stylish dash and looks nice inside.
Cons
I wish it had more cup holders and another 12V jack for phone charging. The gas mileage could be better. It only gets about 27 mpg on the highway and for a small car, it should perform better than that. I also wish it had built in satellite radio.
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