2006 Volkswagen Jetta Consumer Reviews

Jetta has been good to me

Written by: kkempskie on 08/31/2008

Vehicle

2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)

Review

My 2nd Jetta and 4th VW. Love the tight feel and handling of this Jetta more than my past '98 Cabrio, '00 Jetta and '85 GTI. Drives awesome and even good in snow. Wish mileage was a little better, but it's not bad. The std options w/ my model are sweet (pwr snrf, AC, leather, pwr evythg). Always felt the build & finish were fine; knobs are sturdy, glove box doesn't break in winter (like my '00 did) and window clips are sturdy. $80 oil changes at dlr are a drag, yes, but skip those when u can at Jiffylube! All in all a great car w/ good looks, features. will cost a bit more at tune-up times ($700+ at 40K) but well worth the fun of driving this daily.

Favorite Features

heated seats; great sunroof; pwr everything; nice engine pickup; tight handling; pop-up pwr trunk; great lookin alloy wheels; lthrette; way more std options than you'll get over a toyota, nissan or honda. my dlr has been great.

Suggested Improvements

not much to criticize - it ain't an audi, but it sure handles like one! wish oil changes at dlr were less than $80; snd system still has spotty FM reception.

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2006 Jetta TDI -- Best car purchase ever

Written by: Gary on 08/19/2008

Vehicle

2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6A)

Review

At the time of purchase in August 2006, ours was one of only 3 remaining Package One models in the area equipped with the 6-speed automatic. The EPA highway mileage rating is 42 mpg, but our best ever was over 48! Though the 1.9 L turbo diesel is rated at only 100 horsepower, it feels to have every bit as much "get up and go" as our 2003 Passat with all that inherent diesel torque. The transmission is flawless and with all of those gears, it knows precisely when and where it needs to shift. The car attracts a fair amount of attention in terms of it's refined German styling and it's a hoot to drive. The German designers tend to build in a firm ride - not soft or spongy. 40,000 mi. no problems.

Favorite Features

The styling will prove to be classic. It seems every other automaker is copying as much as they can. The car feels incredibly solid and VW does a nice interior leaving nothing out. Killer sound system and, of course, those blue dash lights at night.

Suggested Improvements

I'd have the seats softened just a bit. Otherwise, I think VW is right on the mark.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Never buy a VW Again!

Written by: Robert on 08/18/2008

Vehicle

2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)

Review

Car had problems from day one. Engine noise etc. Cheap made switches. This was my forth VW and last. Worst customer service in the industry. $89 oil change is ubsurd for a VW.

Favorite Features

bringing it back

Suggested Improvements

Treat loyal customers as loyal customers. There's an idea.

1 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Fun but not the best quality

Written by: Superdad on 08/01/2008

Vehicle

2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)

Review

Fun to drive bought from my brother with 47k and now have 97k. To date I'm on my 2nd clutch and a new transmission. It died in the driveway once and If I had not bough an extended warranty at 49k -100k, I would be out $3k instead of $1800.00 for the extra insurance. I hope this car would go 250k like my toyota, nissan and honda. Not as tough as the Japanese stuff but more sporting.

Favorite Features

Love the 40+mpg, torque and handling. Huge trunk, Lots of power equip and window one touch nice high end stuff

Suggested Improvements

Let me decide when to put on the headlights, The door locks go on after 10 mph, so if you do not forget to unlock the doors they are always locked, pain in the backside! Do not lose your keys!

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Quality, Performance, Value

Written by: Christine on 07/10/2008

Vehicle

2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)

Review

I did a lot of research before buying my VW. I had previously owned a Toyota & a Pontiac. Considered another Toyota but I found the value for the money was definitely with VW. I went with an '06 instead of an '08, and got all of the options I wanted for less money! I still have a 4 year warranty because it is a certified vehicle. The car drives like a dream! It has the triptronic so I can drive it like a stick shift if I want to (with no clutch!) The car is solid and I feel safe driving it. Also, this is my first time with a leather interior and I am loving it. Even on a few 100 degree days, it was not intolerable getting in (which I thought it would be). "It's the poor man's Mercedes!"

Favorite Features

Steel intrusion beams built into the doors; love my power sunroof; leather interior & heated seats; 6 CD stereo - sound quality is amazing; a full size spare tire in the trunk; and I absolutely LOVE the little a/c vent inside the glove box that can be used to keep a drink cool.

Suggested Improvements

The only thing I would improve upon is the placement of the keyhole for the trunk. It is up underneath the indentation where the license plate is and is not visible without having to bend over and look up under there to put your key in.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Love my Jetta

Written by: Love my Jetta on 06/25/2008

Vehicle

2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)

Review

This is my second Jetta. Even though Consumer Reports gave the Jetta a poor review in 2005 I went ahead and bought the '06. My previous Jetta was a '98. What a great choice that was. I have had it for over two years now and, 24,000 miles later, it has performed perfectly. I still get a thrill out of driving it. City mileage about 24-25 mpg.

Favorite Features

Speakers, speakers, speakers. The sound system is awesome. Handling (driving "experience") is great. Fold down back seat options.

Suggested Improvements

Manual shifting is a little rough. Between front seats console could use more convenient storage.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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"BIG" Surprise

Written by: Joe on 06/12/2008

Vehicle

2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

Review

So I never intended to even look at a VW Jetta but was coaxed into trying it on for size. I'm 6'3 & 300 lbs so you can imagine my skepticism. I sat down totally blown away. Tons of head room, leg room, comfortable seat, & still with all of the above to spare. Next thought? oh it won't be any fun or have any power. 200 HP out of an inline 4 cyl turbo. GREAT pickup & performance, gears changing so smoothly I can't even feel them change. Takes a corner like a pro on rails. Great MPG to boot, well as long as you don't put it in the sport mode & drive normal. All in all I couldn't have picked a better car for what I wanted. Safety, performance, good MPG, 4yr/50k warranty, comfort, & style.

Favorite Features

Huge amount of space(driver, passenger and cargo), aggressive interior design and comfort, shifting in or out of tiptronic mode, great safety ratings, good gas mileage, reliability, AMAZING performance, and SOLID ride

Suggested Improvements

More aggressive exterior design a hybrid or Turbo Diesel version

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Blown Away by MPG

Written by: KT on 06/06/2008

Vehicle

2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)

Review

Every time (like today) I read about the "highest MPG cars", I look for a diesel. Previous to this VW, I had a 1998 Lexus ES300, which I loved, totaled in an accident. This, purchased at boyfriend's urging, after his purchase of Beetle Diesel, has been a pleasant surprise. HUGE trunk, fabulous MPG (I was disappointed recently with 41 MPG, after using A/C all the time (live in Phx.). I drive the surface streets, not the highway, usually, and there's no bigger thrill than coming to work and seeing average MPG 56+, which happens all the time. This helps to offset 0-12 when you have to stop. Also had to sit in traffic on freeway recently for 2 hours and got lowered MPG, which was normal.

Favorite Features

MPG! Heated seats. Sirius. Gauges and feedback on dash. Huge trunk (larger than Lexus was), with divider for smaller items so they're not rattling around. iPod connecter in glove box so no cords in compartment. Leg room. Able to lock off trunk, so can't be opened from inside car.

Suggested Improvements

Arm rest? Useless. Cup holders not the best. Electric seat controls.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Best MPG ever

Written by: Robert Clark on 05/22/2008

Vehicle

2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6A)

Review

First of all: it is a German car - precise, exact, and yes, well built. Then it comes the MPG. I am taking weekly pictures of the dashboard of 50-54 MPG. I also fill at the same pump, same results. Mine is a diesel, but it drives like a gas, and contrary to public perception, there is no smoke, no noise, and it has a lot of pickup. I will keep this car until the doors will fall off. The MPG pays off every day...

Favorite Features

acceleration, comfort, stability;

Suggested Improvements

more wood trim would help and look nice

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Mid-sized Luxury w/great economy

Written by: Trisha on 05/21/2008

Vehicle

2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6A)

Review

Can't say enough about my Jetta TDI, I've owned 2 diesel beetles, but the new Jetta (2006) is a real champion and I still get about the same mpg that I did with the beetle (45-50 mpg) Not to mention pure comfort especially on long hauls. Great car, solidly built and the auto tiptronic tranny gets better mpg than manual shift. Only downside: running the ac cuts fuel economy approx 6 mpg.

Favorite Features

handling, acceleration (turbo) and very quiet cab. Doors close solidly and the car feels solid on the road.

Suggested Improvements

None. I'm that happy with it.

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