Volkswagen Jetta 2006Change

This is the best car I have ever driven. The best fuel mileage because it is a deisel. I get 1000km per tanks of fuel. The car drives very well. I drive around 200km per day and this is the most comfortable vehicle to drive.

-Reliable car with minimal issues
-Excellent on gas, particularly the diesel version
-Blind spot is it a bit challenging for shorter people

I purchased another Jetta TDI to replace the last TDI that I purchased 7 years and 430,000kms ago. The last one was a fantastic car and this one appears to be the same - considering I drive over 60,000kms per year I need a reliable car that is good on gas - I always find what I am looking for in AutoTrader. We did the same when we purchased our Explorer back in July to replace the van we had purchased 7 years before again from AutoTrader!! We always find what we want Thanks AutoTrader

Typical good german handling and performance. Love the way it drives and the way it looks. Unfortunatelly reliability is less than average.

This car dives out of its class. The 2006 - 2010 Jetta's are premium cars at a less than premium price. The ride quality rivals 3 series and A4's. It is reliable as long as it is maintained properly. Oil changes every 8000 km are a must and only synthetic oil is required. The only transmission for this car is the manual. It gives the 2.5 5 cylinder some pep and the car feels lively on the road. The automatic makes the car feel anemic and is so concerned about up shifting to save gas that you are constantly on it to accelerate. Best interior in the business however some finishes do wear off prematurely. Overall great car with the manual transmission and ok cruiser with the automatic.

Awesome mileage,fun to drive,I get about 1000 km per full tank.can get about 400.000 kms easily driving this care is low maintaince as well.i think everyone should go clean diesel and allow for models of tdi with higer horsepower.and the gass models should also include a turbo model.

Owned it since 2007 when purchased new. Since then have put over 185,000 km on the car. Fuel mileage averages out to 5.9l/100km (about 50 mpg). Just keeps going and going & still drives/rides like new.

Very reliable, good on fuel economy diesel . Driving monthly 4000 to 5000 km.cheap on maintenance. I will get this car again.

This vehicle has given me many miles of hastle free driving and has been very easy on the pocket book reguarding fuel. I mostly drive on the highway with a 1.5hr commute each way so I have been able to get ~940 km to a tank. Due to the mileage I've had to replace several parts now which is understandable since I've put on over 280K on the vehicle.

This car likes to hug the road especially corners.
Heated seats are great any time of year.
Multi adjustable Driver's seat and lots of control panel options.

Very dependable with minimum maintenance, Easy to find parts and cheap. Great on gas too. Did alot of long trip and never had a breakdown

great car , number one for whinter, nice performance but only 450 kilometers with full fuel. good car for my family, enough place in the trunk, and enough place for my two children

Diesel, never fails. Loved it very comfortable, and pretty stylish for what its worth! Have never had a problem and i am cruising past 200 000 kms. Great buy if under 7000$

This is a great family car with a bit of style. It holds up well in all weather and is good on gas. The heated seats are a great extra as well as the sun roof.

I have owned about 70 cars in my life and this car is by far the best handling and ride. It has great power with the turbocharged diesel and average 50mpg city and highway.

This is the second diesel jetta, and I like this one as much as I did the first time. Since I make frequent drives to visit family and friends more than 2 hours away, the diesel fuel economy makes a big difference in terms of fuel costs. He drives smoothly, I enjoy the leather seating inside, and I love the overall look of the car. The only things I would say need to be improved is that the buttons around the radio and parts on the wheel have peeled away so it looks fairly rough and buttons aren't really labelled anymore because of it, and that due to how the car runs, it tends to roll backward just a little when I'm stopped on a hill. In a town full of hills and people who tailgate, it's a bit unnerving at times. All around though, I love the car and I know as a volkswagon, it will last a long time.

Great vehicle; well constructed in and out. 'Feels' safe to drive and as a passenger. Real worker; lots of power going up hills. Had to watch speedometer when first started driving this mid-sizer; going faster than I thought!! Just gallops along!! Must be those 16" tires. 1000 km per tank highway and approx 850/875 km around town; 800 around town in winter. Lots of heat inside in winter as well.

7 Jettas in our family. Worth the $; those little diesel motors could outlast the body with mileage over 600,000 kms.

My wife and I bought this car as the ultimate commuter car and it is. 850-950km to a single tank of diesel, you just can't beat that. Take into account that the price of diesel is cheaper that gas, it's a win-win situation. It has all the options you need including the best heated seats in the car industry (in my opinion) that keep you warm all winter long. Leather, moonroof, mp3 CD player.

The only "special" thing I can find on the Special Edition TDI is the rear lip spoiler which does add a bit of sportiness.

Only downfall of this car is when we get the extreme cold here in Calgary. -20 degrees and lower, the car has a hard time heating up. The diesel engine doesn't heat up very quickly in the cold and it's all too evident when it's cold here. The usual 20 minutes of highway driving to get to the city and that temp gauge barely moves. Thank goodness for those seat warmers!

The best car I've owned!

This car has been and still is amazing, just over 100k and still going strong. All options for that first year of production. Also got it with the GLI rims which made it look like a GLI with leather comfort!!. The 200 horsepower makes it pick up quick, and the 4cyl. engine saves me gas. The Turbo sounds great. Can't say enough about it, just wish VW hadn't changed the line, now i don't even want the new ones!!

Great car, very practical and easy to drive. This is my second Jetta and I would definitelly have another VW.

I bought my 2006 Jetta 2.0t as certified pre-owned vehicle in March 2010 with 71,000 KM. Having already test-driven a 2007 GTI, I knew what to expect from the 2.0L Turbocharged FSI engine. This engine is absolutely brilliant, and is probably the best 4 cylinder engine I have ever driven. It has the smoothness of a v6, and excellent torque down low. Coupled with an excellent steering rack that offers great feel, and precise 6-speed manual, this car is an absolute joy to drive on winding country back roads. The car rides smoothly, and it well insulated, making it a great car for long trips as well. The fuel economy is very good on the highway, but around town it leaves much to be desired, especially if you have a heavy foot.

The interior is beautifully trimmed with high quality materials, and the seats are very comfortable. However, with 114,000 km now on the car, creaks and rattles are starting to appear from all over. The engine is known to have reliability issues, and my car was no exception. A stuttering engine and a check engine light two months after purchase required my car to be stuck at the dealer for two weeks. Thankfully, my certified vehicle came with a two year warranty, and I didnt have to fork out a single penny for the $4,000+ repair. I also had serious issues with rust on both my quarter panels, front right fender, and trunk, which were fixed by VW under warranty (12 year 160,000 KM corrosion/perforation warranty), but once again left my car in the shop for two weeks with no loander provided.

As my title states, this is a great car, but as a used car it leaves much to be desired. The issues I have stated above, coupled with other less major issues (ticking fan, a door that never closes properly even with new hinges, a passenger side mirror that broke due the inside being completely rotted with corrosion...) make me regret my decision to buy this car as a used vehicle.