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Auto Recon – The Jetta

Posted By: The Shopping Nazi on January 13, 2010 in Automotive - Comments: Comments Off

The Volkswagen Jetta is another one of those little cars that has been around for years. The overall shape and look has changed from its’ release in the mid 1990′s. In fact the targeted age group of owners has changed.

The Jetta got its’ start as a not so attractive car that was quite underpowered. The Jetta became successful when it was redesigned. The change made the Volkswagen Jetta into the compact sedan for up-and-coming buyers in from their 20′s to 30′s who need more room. The fifth-generation model rolled off the assemble line 2005 to the present is a considerably larger car. Making the transforming from a compact into a midsize car.

Under the hood is a 170-horsepower 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder. It comes with a five-speed manual transmission. For those who do not like the standard transmission  a six-speed automatic is available. The Wolfsburg Edition Jetta’s and the SEL wagon get a turbocharged 2.0-liter producing a 200 hp. It has a six-speed manual transmission.

The Jetta TDI features a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine that utilizes VW’s new clean diesel technology, makes this car accepted in all 50 states for their emissions requirements.

FuelEconomy.gov rates the Jetta Diesel at 28 mpg city and 39 mpg country. The 2007 Jetta gas power is rated at 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway. Thus making the diesel power more economical to drive.

The new Volkswagen Jetta will cost you above $18,000 out the door. You can pick up a good running 2005 model in the range of $8,000.

It is sad to write you that the Volkswagen Jetta has had a recall for every production years. Automotive.com reports recalls for almost every production year. These recalls for the past five years include the power train, drive shaft, windshield, and brakes.

Bottom-line: The Volkswagen Jetta is a nice looking car with good gas mileage at a very low price. I think the jetta would make a nice second car for a couple that does not have any children. However, before buy one, I would definitely have my mechanic check it out for possible mechanical issues.

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