2008 Volkswagen Jetta Review - Kelley Blue Book

[@adj789]

I just got one for $5k at 97k miles and it was in really good shape, only problem was a small leak near the spark plugs. It's not that fast but it loves to rev, I'm pretty happy with it.

[@HardHatMat]

Just got a 08 with 117K miles for $3600. No issues that I felt at all I just never drive one before. I really needed a car and it was very clean out and in. AC works but not the heater , nothing lit up in the dash and no leaks that I see. I hope it keeps up with me

[@lamischapman9543]

Car Still good ?

[@bape7372]

^^?

[@dislikebutton1105]

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[@beedills2809]

Hi, I read your post and I'm looking at a 08 Jetta with 147k miles. Is your still going good?

[@Volkswagenvwforsale]

The Jetta is simply a great vehicle... Insightful information on the 2009 VW Jetta.

[@asatourianR]

I leased my 3rd Jetta 7 months ago. And usually it is Atypical of me to keep using the same product over and over again. But These are great cars. When i First bought my 2003 Jetta 1.8 Turbo, I fell in love with it. It was fun and very fast. My second one was 2005 2.5 Jetta which i leased. And finally I've leased my 2009 Jetta Wolfsburg edition. this is the one with the 2.0 Turbo Red salsa color. This definitely the best one overall. It's super powerful and the overall drive. I'd recommend it

[@dauntlessdom5926]

I love the styling of the big circular headlights on this generation but I just hear they can be expensive to fix so I settled on a 2009 Honda Civic. I love my Civic and had it a year now but this gen is still very attractive to me.

[@yerpster]

You picked wrong

[@freddymedina7430]

What's the values gonna be of these now that VW diesel gate is going on?

[@281CubicInchesOfFreedom]

Freddy Medina I'm not sure. The diesel emissions scandals effect the newer diesels. These older ones should be okay, if that's what you're asking.

[@drqtpatootie3128]

Started in 2009, so the two last year MK5 TDI’s were affected

[@ShiekUrBooty]

I just got a red TDI 2010 two weeks ago and it's an interesting car.

[@TheCarArchives96]

the 2005-2010 Volkswagen Jetta/ Volkswagen Bora/ Volkswagen GLI/ Volkswagen Sagitar/ Volkswagen Vento/ Volkswagen Golf Wagon (Canada, 2010-) was assembled in Puebla, Mexico Changchun, China Uitenhage, South Africa Aurangabad, India Kaluga, Russia Luanda, Angola Algiers, Algeria

[@soiitintin]

I own one with the 2.0t tsi engine and is a awesome car.

[@neondiamondsaquaberry17]

When I asked the VW dealer why my dash is lit up with all these multi colored lights they said “ you must have got the Christmas tree edition !” POS car and and Car manufacturing, this was made on a Friday night in Mexico , no joke

[@MiSsToX1c]

I test drove this Jetta and I love it! :D

[@syedalam4729]

I am planning to purchase used 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan s Arround 87,000 miles. How durable is the car?

[@freddymedina7430]

My 2001 Jetta had over 172000 still runs like new. Just bought a new 2010 tdi. But I still prefer my 2001 they will last you a lifetime just be sure to take care of them

[@BigDubstepFan]

+Syed Alam I have a 2010 Jetta sedan SE with 51k miles. In the early life of it around 45k I had to get the ECU remapped, due to the gas not bringing enough gas to the engine. Luckily for me the dealer covered the parts and software free of charge. Other than that It is a true champ at 27MPG city and 32 Highway. If i had a decision to purchase a new VW, I would steer away from the 2.5L 5CYL & stick with a 2.0T/1.8T/1.4T (modern versions)

[@freddymedina7430]

What you end up getting?

[@nydrell]

just bought my fifth jetta 2 weeks ago,black on grey loaded navigation the whole nine yards,my next car would be the 6 gen jetta lol

[@65mustangman65]

hey - if you buy one go for the 2.0t model. it has one less cylinder and WAY better gas mileage. i can get 35 on the highway, and it goes 130 miles per hour. get the six speed manual aswell- the DSG is alright, but the 6 speed makes it feel like a go kart. its a great car. and with the right tires, can go anywhere you can.

[@noventay4]

Too expensive to maintain it has timing belt and timing chain, and DSG fluid is expensive

[@fastalan]

It's also called Jetta in Canada, UK, Australia and some other countires, not just in the US!

[@vL07k]

got mine for 600, 202k miles, simple misfire, car was babied its whole life, engine literally still feels brand new, and the transmission is butter still.

[@Twitter_Posts]

Is it still holding up?

[@gusbus007]

ya sum mk4s were good, others werent, this new generation is a different story. they are super reliable and feel much better.

[@DJTEVAdotCOM]

funny u say that.....my last 2003 vw gti , i had problems with mostly the ignition coil. My sister is one of the VW of America research engineer and she even admits VW have alot problems with electrical.

[@quatlen]

I was talking about reliability in general, It is common knowledge to turn of the engine or even better shift into neutral. I don't know what you're talking about because it doesn't fit with my comment.

[@FearTheCalm]

I'm looking to buy one of these. How would you say it has fared over the month you have owned one?

[@felix2587]

Assuming that you bought one, did it last long?

[@eaquino1265]

I just bought one and I must admit--Its totally fun to drive and was priced reasonably

[@gabrielalucio-rueda3542]

does it have bluetooth?

[@zacharyogletree3356]

The car looks nice very well equipped too

[@accuellarb]

Jettas / Boras are assembled in Puebla, Mexico

[@Raffix394]

@toyota420xp Nope it will soon be sold in Germany the 2011 model will be the first one to come to Germanys markets this video was uploaded sometime 2008 that time Jetta wasn't sold in Germany. Plus the version sold in Germany is a different more expensive version then the one in th US,

[@emancipation19]

Yea, VW company does offer their cars with 5 cylinders. I believe they are only ones that do..not very sure. For example, the Audi TT has 5 cylinder with turbo.

[@DJTEVAdotCOM]

it s fun car to drive...but in the long run they are unreliable and cost alot to fix.

[@socom2wasgreat542]

Not if you get the base 2.5, but anything with a turbo is going to be costly for upkeep. My 2009 2.5 manual has 160k and 0 non maintenance/normal upkeep. 1 wheel bearing, one map sensor,, just replaced the brakes all round and rear springs. Have done all maintenance on my own. Rockauto and KZbin have saved me 1000s of $$$.

[@GRD1399]

Not true for everybody. Also worth the repairs.

[@20piperr]

have you drive one for saying it is bad ?

[@DJTEVAdotCOM]

I have to agree...I had more fun with my VW but but it was a high price to take care of it....so I went back to Japanese Toyota though a Scion XB is in a diff genre from VW GTI

[@theboogeyman5736]

How is the audio in this car?

[@aleclucas5142]

I had this car for 5 years and nearly everyone who rode in it said they loved the sound system. It has amazing bass

[@MrMaxggangster]

Amazing sound system has so many speakers.

[@ripper3200]

I don't think they can handle the truth, but you are speaking it.

[@danielgriffith1380]

No mention of a Wolfsburg :(

[@MrCircus177]

@warlockplaya Ya, the older ones had a distinct look about them. But the new ones look like a Toyota or a Honda.

[@ichundichundduunder]

@blackdubsociety You may be right, but i'd say that German cars have much more electric(al gadgets) than japanese cars. so there is more to break down.

[@KPKaccountt]

i lvoe kbb.The review is simple and clear.

[@DJTEVAdotCOM]

my sister is a research engineer for vw of america and she said electrical is still their number one issue. Still I dont trust VW after owning one already for a year. Parts and repairs are high. I replaced a plastic tube in the engine for $80.

[@noventay4]

She was right and second and third would be engine and automatic transmission

[@MANGLONAGUAM]

Love my 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, over paid for additional warranty. But was told that it will be worth it. I am currently looking for a new car, but every car I have driven does not compare to my Jetta. I will have to pay over 30k to get a similar or better car that I will enjoy.

[@cody7445]

@quatlen If it was common knowledge the floor mats wouldn't be a problem at all

[@DJTEVAdotCOM]

i dont like toyota styling but i do like Scion styling and giving you more for the price with toyota reliability.

[@sheepssaymeow]

my mom has one. salsa red. and its mine in 9 months :D

[@bewd6797]

It competes with the focus not the fusion

[@d0ugz24]

Yes.

[@hugoquintero9189]

I have an Audi a4 and my wife the jetta they pretty much look similar

[@FearTheCalm]

thx for your input =)

[@toyota420xp]

@Raffix394 the jetta has been sold in germany since 2005 and before that it was called the bora but still a jetta get your facts straight

[@DJTEVAdotCOM]

love VW styling but reliability is a diff story. i had a used GTI but shows problems after a year...I'm don't know about new VW...but it can't beat Japanese cars.

[@freddymedina7430]

HAs anyone had a CD stuck in their radio?

[@krunkindian1]

what makes it so inexpensive, is that it is assembled in Mexico. Thats a good deal for a German car.

[@digitalrebelxti]

Dude what are you talking bout...? You are missing the most important variable of the equation, THE PRICE. Do you know how much is to maintain that Mecedes over aperiod of 5 years? And do you know that most of the Japanece cars in the same class with the Mercedes are 5-10K $ cheaper. With the Mercedes you pay 60K $ to buy it, 20-30K $ to maintain it, so after 5 years you end up paying 80-90K $ for it. The same with Lexus, will cost you lile 50-60K $ for 5 years, 20-30K $ less .

[@Ryansrangereport]

I put 180K miles on my Audi TT. It was just fine, Stock turbo

[@GSXR_Samurai]

I love my Jetta.

[@sspope]

6-8k? You have some weird info about Europe. I put like 25k km, my father does 50k

[@ilovecats0990]

has anyone have/had a 2003 jetta? im lookin into that one

[@ripper3200]

Toyota does make some sweet ass ultra luxury cars... Lexus, just like Honda calls it's nice luxury rides Acura.

[@DJTEVAdotCOM]

J.D. Power and Associates gave 2010 vw jetta a 5 out of 10.

[@ichundichundduunder]

@blackdubsociety There is nothing to argue about that :). Actually i wanted to reply to blackdubsociety comment that japanese cars have less electronical problems. I think thats to due to the facts i said underneath. Have a nice day

[@sspope]

How is Nissan Skyline the best? Just tell me, HOW? It's not just about the speed, it's about driving experience and that's where it fails. It is basically a Porsche 911 turbo with better weight distribution, because they put the engine to the front of the car. Secondly, I still think cars from Europe are better. For example, Mercedes E-class 250 - power like a V6, torque like a V8, but it's only a 4cyl, and it gets 44 MPG, that's just incredible. What Japanese car can compete with that?

[@nicoray15]

Did he say 5 cylinder????

[@digitalrebelxti]

VW grows because it is buying other manufacturers... not because it is selling more...

[@blackdubsociety]

@ichundichundduunder VW Golf/Jetta are damn near luxury compared to the japanese cars in the class.

[@quatlen]

@cody7445 I suppose some of the idiots wouldn't know what to do if the accelerator was stuck on but yes it is common knowledge to do something/ turn off the engine, put in neutral, etc and that is what most people would do. The problem is that they don't have enough time to react.

[@digitalrebelxti]

The only reason why Mercedes is Expensive is because they want to make more profit from their cars! Mercedes was top of the line brand like 10-15 years ago... since everything has changed! I recommend you to test drive a Lexus, Acura or Infiniti... you'll see what I'm talking about!

[@blackdubsociety]

@digitalrebelxti Mercedes are expensive for a reason. Lexus is a Toyota everywhere else in the world. They are cheap cars to begin with, but with some added luxury items. You want dedicated luxury, there is no way around the Germans.

[@DJTEVAdotCOM]

just because they have a gas [edal issue , it has nothing to so with their engine...their engine been reliable time and time again...

[@MrEllinomagas]

vw is a nice looking car...but in reliability and performance i trust the japanese autos.honda,toyota,nissan,mazda,...etc

[@MrEllinomagas]

Yes I've driven a jets and also owned one ok ok it's a nice car but it's not reliable as a Honda accord which I own now and will always drive Honda!!!!

[@persiancl]

I want that car. Period Salsa red.

[@DJTEVAdotCOM]

the older version has a more euro styleing...this just loooks too much a japanese car if u take the logo away

[@EastDallasKicks]

Oh yes

[@Raffix394]

The Jetta doesn't drive on the Autobahn, the Jetta isn't sold in Germany

[@MrEllinomagas]

not good i used to own one not reliable at all traded it in for a honda accord and very happy with honda

[@Alexis_Dk]

Ese es un Bora Active style

[@s1rkyle]

try a corola

[@crackerms0100]

@chabootot overruled.

[@lamboyea]

mk5 jetta is way better than than the cheaper built mk6!

[@xwarxsabrewulf]

@chabootot Damn right! :)

[@LFC-Star]

Called the Bora around the rest of the world.

[@Birmingham_racing]

Tybok C in the UK only mk4 is known as the bora

[@mercedesguycolin3892]

i rode in this car.

[@Dheyaa100]

Ive heard toyotas are reliable but look wis they dont come close to competition a civic looks bette the jetta looks better and any other compact but the 2014 is better but the older one is ugly

[@owlplan]

This VWcar is great offcorse better than the japanese car I know it cause i'm japanese so

[@crude75]

I prefer the new 2011+ Jetta over the old ones, they look way better

[@VitorHunter12]

JETTAN

[@Kavasacation]

5 Cylinders, in a line.

[@DJTEVAdotCOM]

In all, u'll be spending more money with VWs than Toyota....look at JD Powers reliability report ....I don't see alot of VWs on the top of the list.

[@hussi434]

an old person corvette

[@MrCircus177]

I don't like the new look of the jetta, i have a 2004 jetta, and i luv the body. but not the new ones.

[@DJTEVAdotCOM]

VW cars are hit and miss...flip of a coin...if they run good ur in luck...if they break down ...get ready for a world of hurt. They are good fun car if you plan to keep it until the warranty is over. If you want a car for 5-10 years ur safer with a Japanese car.

[@MrMaxggangster]

Dee Jay My 07 jetta already turned 10. Runs like new. You just need to take care of it and have preventative maintenance done.

[@digitalrebelxti]

That is not true. The corolla is more refined and the ride is better. Also the Corolla will run well over 200K miles. The Jetta starts breaking after 50K miles on it. If you want sportiness, get the XRS Corolla.

[@arainumer]

digitalrebelxti hahahahahahahahahahahahhahaohahahhahahahaha Ohahahahhahahahahhahaha Corolla ohahahahahahhahahahaha

[@casey9540]

i think its sad when people's comments have to be deleted and all this swearing goes on...its just a car! your swearing makes it look worse:p

[@sspope]

None of their stupid hybrids can! Thirdly, you can't just look at how big something is, you also have to consider how fast is it growing. And VW concern grows much faster than Toyota which is soon to be outsold. Sorry to disappoint you.

[@toyota420xp]

Consumer reports worse-than average reliability 2000 to 09 models. Audi A6 Cadillac SRX Cadillac STS Chevrolet Aveo Blazer Chevrolet Colorado Monte Carlo S-10 Pickup TrailBlazer Uplander Venture Chrysler Sebring Town & Country Dodge Caravan GMC Canyon Envoy Jimmy Sonoma Lincoln Aviator Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mini Cooper Pontiac Montana Volkswagen Cabrio Jetta Beetle Passat Touareg Volvo XC90

[@digitalrebelxti]

Dude you have some prototypes in you mind! the world doesn't work that way. The American cars ware the best in the 50's and 60's then came the Europeans (mostly German manufacturers) and their cars took the lead... It was that way till the end of 90's. For the last 10 years Japanese dominate the Market.... Tell me which is the biggest car manufacturer in the world, TOYOTA !!! Mercedes, BMW and VW have dropped the quality of their cars since 2000. They ware the best, but not any more...

[@panini800]

any car that is made for insane german driving on their no speed limit roads and highways is both good and is going to last, a car like a shitty corola wouldn't last 10 minutes on german highways, want more bang for your buck buy German

[@MrEllinomagas]

YEA I HAD A 2000 VW JETTA 2.0 STAY AWAY!!!FROM THEM 2000 IS THE SAME WITH 2003.THEY ALL HAVE PROBLEMS.NOT RELIABLE AT ALL.I SUGGEST YOU GO AND BUY HONDA YOU WILL BE VERY HAPPY.

[@zanzalot]

Jetta looks better!

[@MrEllinomagas]

hey buddy just compare the reliability vw and honda do some research then talk

[@digitalrebelxti]

Dude I speak 3 languages and can configure any kind of network with close ayes... You are right about many people here, there is lots of fat ignorant idiots here, but that is the way how we are supposed to be. As long as we can borrow and spend... don't give a shit of what is going on around the world (that is how we think here(not me though)). This is American review of the Jetta... if you want to talk about German reviews, get out of this review... go find German reviews...

[@sspope]

Japanese do dominate the market but their cars are still not the best.

[@digitalrebelxti]

Not the best for who? If you are 16... and the only think you want is sportiness and power may be not... But they are getting there... Nissan Skyline prove to be better than most of the best European models... But if you are grown man and look for low maintenance, comfortable, reliable, refined cars... and good level of agility and power... Japanese are the best...

[@JasnoGT]

That girl is hot

[@DoozyBytes]

@panini800 hey, im an european guy living in canada.....i hate it here, ...but anyway, wil you marry me?!!?!