How Is This STILL Possible? // 2024 VW Jetta Review

This most affordable VW car sold today is one of the best new cars under $30K you can buy.
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[@marinossg389]

Petition to have companies send the manual version of their cars to Sarah. Also I almost popped a rib laughing at the 3-burst comment at the full auto bird

[@grenou]

I always love the fact that Sarah gives every car - regardless of price point - a fair and honest shake.

[@rockyvi5709]

I own a 2004 Jetta TDI with 303000 miles. It’s be the best car that I have ever owned.

[@sinitarium]

I own the 2003 MK4 TDI with only 200K miles with the legendary ALH engine, best car ever imho.

[@2steaksandwiches665]

The fact that it lasted that long is only because it’s diesel. The gas one would have been melted down a decade ago

[@AmirFazadh]

Got a 14 Jetta Sportwagen TDI, 6M, only have 175k on it, got 46.3 mpg on a 3k mile trip. Love it! 😊

[@myplaxismodelisbetterthanyours]

Back before emissions ruined diesels in the US

[@telgrupos6143]

You mean the Volkswagen Bora

[@ReubenAStern]

I think you're easily one of the best car reviewers. Most of the others are pompous, and moan about stuff that doesn't matter. You have values similar to mine.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Real-World point of view of average person who can't afford to by a shiny new car every six months,... And the real world point of view of someone who'd rather save up the dollars to buy performance parts for a car they love then splurge on the newest toy out there.

[@cunawarit]

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[@IAmHeisenberg]

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[@Policearegood-mt6kx]

Check out the car care nut reviews, he’s the best.

[@davepawlikowski3321]

Myself and my coworkers are listening to sarah at work this morning. They will understand.

[@timbrown9731]

Sarah’s ability to match her attire to the vehicle is 🔥.

[@gokupizar]

Mini skirt!! High heels, nails, makeup and doing mechanics WOOOOOOW A REALLY DREAM OF GIRL!!!!!

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

I own this car. 2024. I've been in a Jetta since 1989. A lot of people buy the Jetta. I paid 24K out the door.

[@johnoehrle5973]

finally, a positive review of this car. i've been a fan of sarah-n-tuned since its beginning. my car, 2019 jetta, 1.4 TURBO, SIX year warranty, EIGHT speed automatic! i paid $16500 new. drove philadelpohia to atlantic city and back with air on 80 mph? got 46mpg. have gotten 55mpg. german car, handles nicely, quiet, comfortable. almost sub 7 second acceleration. drive it like a diesel, never over 4000 (since the shift takes a moment it hits 4500). what a blast. thanks sarah, you figured this car out.

[@johnwok15]

Hi John, Does your Jetta makes wind noise around A pillar area? The sounds is noticeable at 70mph.

[@mrmister385]

The interior in the Jetta is pretty damn impressive! Even without the Possum Gooch Fur lined doors. I really like the ridges in the hood too. Pretty solid car for 30k.

[@eppyz]

You can actually get them for around $21k if you don't need all the little add ons. Best deal in the market today. Very underrated car.

[@DroneStrike1776]

Solid car? VW is ranked 27th out of 30 in terms of reliability, according to Consumer Report.

[@DroneStrike1776]

@@eppyz $21,435 Mazda3 is $24,170 and comes with a lot of standard features not to mention it's 7th most reliable brand vs. 27th for VW out of 30 companies. They also didn't go full woke after being busted for diesel gate.

[@eppyz]

They also rated Hyundai/KIA above Mazda and Hyundai/KIA are garbage. ALready commented to why in my experience on top of the THOUSANDS of people that had to have and continue to need new motors in these crap cars.@@DroneStrike1776

[@nobodynothing6551]

The gooch is the most luxurious and highest performing part of the possum

[@mitchellmtb7202]

So how well does her gooch perform?

[@MrMorton]

I love seeing cost effective reviews just like high performance devices. I'll never able to afford an expensive car, but for a new device this could be in range and is surprisingly nice! Thanks!

[@dougharding5231]

I think there may be more to the console white interior than just cute contrast. As soon as you showed that I immediately thought how brilliant a white interior is because that will allow you to see down inside much better than the normal black interior. More light!

[@alechappy2070]

Yes Yes YES! finally someone gets it. Now if only they would do Backpacks and Handbags so you can see what is in there. Humans tend to line up behind one another and it is not comforting at all.

[@erikschuddeboom3223]

I recently got my first ‘new’ car, after countless cheap fun cars, a manual GLI, it was cheaper than many boring cars and is a treat each time I drive it.

[@carlhokanson9160]

I know people with older VWs, It is not a treat when the plastic manifold fails every few years and the repairs are very expensive and it ends up being a money pit.

[@erikschuddeboom3223]

I’ve got a CPO warranty that will cover my ownership, this is my tenth VW, I’ve had my ‘never again’ moments, then find myself with another. Sometimes you just have to give in to the madness!

[@ronj9933]

@@carlhokanson9160Had my GLI for 10 years, 128k miles and besides sucky peeling paint, no issues.

[@DroneStrike1776]

Not a treat when VW is ranked 27th out of 30 by Consumer Report. My niece has a VW CC with about 90k miles on it and it's constantly in the shop because of the electrical gremlins.

[@urbanoteal6334]

We don’t have the Jetta in Europe so I bought the Polo GTI (2.0L turbo petrol - 210hp) and now I’m looking at VW’s offerings in the US as I quite like the way the Jetta looks.

[@wild_lee_coyote]

It’s a great example of attention to detail can mitigate a lot of material choices. Cheap doesn’t have to feel like it.

[@SuperWooba]

"3 round burst, bird!" lol

[@stuartfletcher9742]

A. 10 next week. 😂😂

[@robbbarnett4978]

Maint. Is most important for any car. I bought a brand new VW Fox in 1989 and put over 300k miles on her with no issues at all except regular maint. Of 3k oil changes with OEM oil filter and graphite oil additive. Only mech. Work was new rotors/brakepads and wheel bearings replaced along with shifter bearings replaced at the hand shifter. After manually shifting for 250k miles it needed it but the clutch never had to be replaced only adjusted. Best car i ever owned next to my toyotas of today.

[@opencarry3860]

VWs rock. My 3 door 2016 VW Golf MK7 1.8t with a stage one tune cruises at 140mph with no problem. Almost nine years old and I have had zero mechanical failures so far.

[@angelas4681]

I lost it at "possum gooch fur..." Your descriptors are so damn funny.

[@DanThiele]

Totally laughed out loud at that one!

[@oTitanBlacko]

I work on these everyday in a local VW dealer in Tucson. I have the 2024 40th Anniversary Edition Jetta GLI. I love it. 🙌

[@willmcneal]

Went next generation coming out?

[@jackclay3208]

The first new car I ever bought was a manual 94 Jetta III LE - exactly 30 years ago... The MSRP of the base model Jetta in 94 was almost $14k which is about $29k in today's dollars, and it was a much simpler car (manual windows, no ABS, read drums, etc..) had less power, worse fuel economy. It's great they still make a car like this at such affordable price.

[@alexandermikhailov2481]

2017 VW Golf Alltrack. 1.8 TSI, DSG transmission. 115,000 miles. Regular service with OEM materials in the owner's garage, not a single visit to a dealer, no warning lights ever. Looks, feels, drives like new. Love my VW!

[@alanhubbard1868]

I've driven, and owned nothing but VW's since I first started driving in 1976, I have 4 VWs in my fleet, including a '78 Super Beetle Convertible. Thanks for your review of the Jetta.

[@kd6836]

My son has the 2019 SEL. Zero unscheduled trips to the dealer. 80,000 miles. I have an Atlas, same story. My wife is getting the GLI Autobahn Manual in a couple of months. The SEL gets a steady 40+ mpg. We don’t need no stinkin’ Tesla.

[@JamieToddBand]

My son has the 2019 Sportwagen and we love it!

[@philv930]

Just saw this, Your a lucky one! My wife and I have the same model and nothing but issues. they seem to pop up every 10K miles for us. and it has been maintained by VW from date we purchased it.

[@eppyz]

Have any of your issues left you stranded on the side of the road? IF so please explain what your "issues" are/were?@@philv930

[@kd6836]

@@philv930 Sorry to hear that. I’ve had better luck than my last two Honda’s. I had a new 92 Bonneville that I had repeated problems on. My neighbor liked it and had his for 200,000 miles. I had mine about 10,000.

[@mattrenick8797]

I had a ‘19 Atlas bought back. YMMV

[@murgero1]

I've owned two of these in recent years. One 2019 I got for the kid and the other 2020 I got for the wife. We drove from Chicago to Phoenix and averaged 54 mpg at 80 mph with cruise control.

[@ShivMathur]

I had a 2016 model blue colour 1.4 Tsi Jetta a wonderful car. I sold it in 2021. I miss it

[@tonyjoplin8758]

Sarah you are quickly becoming my favorite automobile reviewer. Love the humor!

[@toddjames99madcatmkll20]

Sarah your dad jokes are hilarious especially when you laugh at them yourself 🤣😂

[@Pompomgrenade]

These Monday morning posts really give my heart the beans😅

[@user-ib6fu3ux1q]

40th Anniversary edition with manual, $29,310, including shipping. 2L engine, 228 hp.

[@bdurushia]

Probably the most in depth car review I've ever watched. I'm not even looking to buy a new car. I'll send this to anyone looking to buy a new car though. Love volkswagens.

[@billmalec]

2019 Jetta S here. 6sp manual. Was under $17,000 when I bought it new!! One trip to the dealer for warranty for an emissions purge valve (stupid EPA crap). 62,000 miles. No issues at all. It's been great. Best of all it drives like a VW! It's been beyond great.

[@pillred5974]

It is a VW car.

[@tomdoe1234]

We bought a 2022 for my daughter. For what it is the power is great, cruises nice on the highway and if you go 65 it will get 46 mpg. The car has 36k miles and so far zero issues just the three oil changes the first two were free.

[@nodak81]

Nice review. Glad you gave the car a fair shake. Most reviewers just whine about it being "boring" because the look never really changes.

[@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248]

"The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta has a predicted reliability score of 81 out of 100 from US News Cars, which is considered "Great". However, Consumer Reports predicts that the 2024 Jetta will be less reliable than the average new car, based on data from the 2021 model and Volkswagen brand scores. Consumer Reports also gave the Jetta 3 out of 5 marks for predicted reliability, with the only major issue being the in-car electronics."

[@bryceno5385]

I have a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Sport 1.8t. It currently has 122k trouble free miles. I’m the second owner and bought it at 38k miles in 2019. The car is still driving strong, has been super reliable and still a joy to drive. I’m currently looking to upgrade to a current gen Jetta but not sure if I need to or not because my car is doing just fine. If anything, it would be purely a tech upgrade.

[@manifestSD]

Not having to toggle shport mode every time I enter the vehicle would be great. The beltline on new Jettas look sharp enough to cut glass. Not bad looking, though.

[@Primus54]

I’m really enjoying your latest video drop schedule. That Jetta is a great value that definitely shows its VW/Audi lineage. “Drunk robot”… 🤣 Thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍

[@scruss65]

The Jetta is a great car. I wish VW would give you a GLI to review. I love your car reviews👍🏾. I have a 2019 GLI with the 7 speed DSG and it is a total sleeper. Great power from the 2.0 Turbo and incredible fuel mileage averaging over 30 mpg. Plus VW gave it a better sounding exhaust for the refresh a few years ago. Keep up the awesome work.

[@gregshaw4280]

always on point with your work, well done

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

I have a bare bones 22' sport 6 speed and love it. I have almost 50k miles on it and so far no issues. Mileage is ASTOUNDING... not even trying I can get 50mpg going to work(55 mile drive, over a mountain too). Love VW Jettas AND your channel ❤❤❤

[@kilovwdude6457]

The sport has the gtis XDS front diff? Or am i mistaken

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

@kilovwdude6457 Unfortunately, that is something I don't know. Whatever it is, it's working great.

[@craignehring]

Very enjoyable and insightful Thank you Sarah

[@roymurray6374]

Happy Monday Sarah!! Thanks for making Monday and Fridays awesome!! Stay excellent!!😎

[@alejandrorodriguez4189]

Your reviews are top tier well done 👌

[@dougt5357]

So happy to see you convert the metric measurements to SAE for those of us who are not metric centric. I was getting tired of stopping the video to divide your measurements by 25.4 to get the SAE number. Thanks!

[@gpdaelemans]

My daughter bought a used 2017 SE and the 1.4L in that thing is impressive. Not much seems to have changed in 7 years. When I was younger (in the 70's) - 7 years was an eternity in car development/evolution.

[@nathanlevi89]

I like the way you do the reviews, and all of the knowledge you bring. Also the humor. I think you are great! New sub

[@claudiomarangone614]

Love your thorough comedic reviews. By the way, the 2 Tone center console compartment- makes it easier to find dark items, Something I appreciate. 🎉

[@macalvarezLA]

VW has a special place in your heart. TY Sarah! You're always the bomb.

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Just the greatest channel of the hardest working content creator on KZbin 🙂 much respect ✊ AND the best looking in stiletto heels 👠

[@mostcom]

🏁

[@tomshearer7409]

Them strappy shoes get highest Penguin score ever

[@jorgemoll5994]

Great video, Sarah!! Tkanks for showing!!

[@MikeW-mt4kj]

Very intresting review. In germany you´ll never see this car it´s only build for US market. So it was fun and intresting to see and listen to your review. Thx Sarah for your awesome work.

[@odlyentertaining]

I got a Jetta sport with a 6 speed manual in December and I love the thing.

[@Lisbonese]

The Jetta has always been one of my most favorite cars. I’ve owned 4 of them all with manual transmissions ❤️

[@AlanKinsella-nu4gm]

Great job, as always, Sarah

[@user-pb4hz7my2n]

I really like that Jetta. Nice styling and affrodable-ish. Love you too Sarah. Thank you for the review.

[@ChrisFlatt-pb8qk]

I just lost it......possum Gooch....... love it

[@guilherme.favero]

I have a 2024 GLI, best car I've ever owned.

[@jeffbarnett8173]

Love your video's Sarah! Please continue to make videos, of affordable cars.

[@jasoncostanzo5337]

Another excellent review as per usual...and yet another inspired choice of shoes. They are absolute fire.

[@Hielalala]

South Africa is gonna love this. I still see many of the old jettas

[@Lyallthetime]

My brother has a Golf with the 1.5L turbski, 6 speed manual. The clutch and shifting is just right. Such a joy to drive. Pity press cars aren't manual. You did get a shout out from LR Time, in their Sunday upload. A German couple with a sense of humour!

[@ruebzrandomreactionz3488]

I work for Volkswagen, I can’t unsee the drunk robot now 😅. I never realized it looked like that😂.

[@auxmike718]

Come across and 1.5S with premature head gasket failure?

[@Chris-hq7nl]

Totally agree on the whole "wish people would pay more attention to cars" and the "you don't need an SUV to haul stuff" bits. I've hauled a Marshall stack, pedalboard, guitar, and backup amp head in my WRX.

[@nazarettos6987]

I enjoy watching your videos, very professional car reviews and informative.

[@freekshowgamingh60xm]

Love starting my day with a little Miss Sarah n Tuned.😊

[@BryceCzirr-jz7ju]

Mr. Not Miss

[@mfl950]

Absolutely the best reviews to watch .

[@patrickamato9743]

Great review, spot on with everything. I picked up a Sport with the 6MT for $24K several months ago and I'm consistently surprised at how nice it is, especially for the price. With all manual VWs going away I'd pick one up now if you're thinking about it.

[@immrnoidall]

I really like your reviews. You miss nothing.

[@toddarmstrong5959]

I have a 2021 Jetta SEL and I love it!

[@lubbahubba]

Sarah the Great! 🎉

[@stucook8622]

Thanks Sarah!🌻🐧

[@gewglesux]

Thank you Miss Sara.

[@blueridge8992]

I got my girl a ‘17 SE for $129/month lease when VW was basically giving their cars away after diesel gate, and it has honestly been one of the best cars I’ve ever owned. In 2017 all models got the GLI’s IRS so it handles well above its price, and the 1.4t is punchy at legal speeds and gets >40mpg no matter how you drive. It hasn’t needed a single repair for 70k miles and still looks and drives like new. It has had many CELs and fault codes, but it’s all just over-reactive sensors and easily cleared with an OBD Eleven scanner. We liked the little car so much that we bought out the lease after 3 years and just decided to keep it as an extra vehicle forever. The residual was so in our favor that it only took another 2 years at $250/mo to pay off. I drive WRXs and tune them to within an inch of their life, but as I get older I’m more and more tempted to trade my ‘22 WRX for a ‘17 GLI DCT with a mild tune and switch between that and the SE depending on if I’m commuting or driving for pleasure. Sure would make consumables easy to stockpile lol.

[@willie123811]

Does the 2018 1.8T se sport Jetta have the IRS?

[@blueridge8992]

@@willie123811 yep, they went back to torsion beam in 2019.

[@user-uv8qn3qw4e]

Bought a 2019 Jetta s new , awesome car. But i do compete in scca auto cross and time trials. Upgraded tires to bf Goodrich g force comp as 2tires 225 55r 16 tires and hawk performance pads. Huge difference. Definitely runs better on premium fuel, and still getting between 42 to 50 mpg.vw did their homework. A great passenger car 🏁

[@DarthSautiorn]

Can't help but wonder if that sticker you removed was a "do not remove under penalty of law".

[@neil1997]

Warranty Void

[@WayApp]

Stunning craftsmanship.

[@bugsterkaferrr]

I had a 1981 Jetta GLI (engine and transmission parts from the Golf GTI) ex- swiss police vehicule, it was such as cool car... Cool to see VW still proposing this model

[@AfonsoBucco]

why didn't I find this channel before? Objective analises and more. That's great.

[@Torsee]

9:32 Love the hood and all it’s creases! In this shot it looks two tone gray and blue.

[@rickbrad1608]

I so look forward to the bolster test...thank you

[@Omil7750]

Excellent technicals reviews...just subscribed !!

[@mattsanchez4893]

Excellent and entertaining review as usual, I owned a VW Rabbit in my younger years (it lasted over 200,000 miles!), but have not owned a VW since, I would seriously consider this car if I was in the market, looks great!

[@WaylonDog]

My friend has a 2023 Jetta sport, it’s a great car, aside from being a lower trim with inadequate headlights for driving anywhere without street lights. Despite dating back to 2019 the current generation still feels decently fresh and gets impressive gas mileage, I’d say it’s a great car for people in urban areas and is a mature yet fun car for people of all ages.

[@tcofield1967]

I have the 2019 GLI version. It is the first year of this model and I have enjoyed driving it. I have a few complaints after almost five years of driving but don't plan on getting rid of the car anytime soon. If you haven't driving the GLI you might want to do so just to compare. Mine has the 6 speed manual. One of the reasons I bought the grey ghost was the manual. It is a fun car to drive.

[@philv930]

My wife and I have a 2019, Bought it when it was new 3 miles on the odometer. Had the car for a month and they needed to replace the ECM due to a malfunctioning remote start. Then we had the Oil Sending unit replaced due to codes at 13K miles, a plastic coolent pipe and coolent sensor at 22K miles, as well as a number of visits due to rattling in the drivers door which they needed to replace the locking mechanism as well as weather stripping in the door. We are contemplating on trading it in for a Toyota. Car still has under 60K miles and is under warranty until 72K miles bumper to bumper.

[@eppyz]

None of the issues you had though ever left you standed on the side of the road like my new Toyota Corolla did. Ironically I traded the Corolla that day for a VW GTI. haha

[@calebwany8422]

@@eppyz How is it? water pump issues fixed?

[@sab0nes]

Rented a Jetta to drive out to Palm Springs from LA did 80 the whole time rock solid car.

[@kmonto1971]

Fantastic review and the price per value is tremendous compared to other offerings... Nice!

[@robinmorgan3618]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@herrgolf]

I have a 2019 6 spd Jetta S. The shock absorbers are far and away the worst I’ve encountered on any new car but aside from that, it’s been such an excellent car. Well over 40 mpg on the highway and excellent torque too. Great seats and solid construction.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Stunned Sarah, STUNNED! Like, you COMPLETELY MISSED!! the third USBc in the center console! 😄

[@jamesellsworth9673]

As you point out, the attention to design details in the vehicle is amazing. It would be interesting to know what a point-of-sale switch to a better tire package would add to the cost.

[@jessebalboa4717]

Fantastic review. I’ve always felt that VWs, and the Jetta in particular, are well made cars and have value exceeding other mainstream automakers (especially when compared to our American brands)

[@TeamHorneyRacing]

I miss the Bora, that was a great car that was so distinct from the Golf.

[@marcusott2973]

I never understood VW line up, especially when they had the Bora and the Golf estate/wagon, the CC Passat (which should have become the next big Alfa before the failed takeover)...

[@mexifinn7830]

My first NEW car I ever had was my 2000 Jetta VR6 GLX. That car was one of my favorite cars I owned and I always regretted selling it. So unique with the VR6 and a manual. And this thing has almost the same power. Knowing what I know now I should have bought it as a GTI instead, but it was still a great car.

[@joshuawang5859]

Like your informational review, especially to the chassis, and power train

[@m.lang88]

Guten Tag, the icon on the mirror is the blind spot monitor which flashes when someone overtakes. Important on the Autobahn 😊😊

[@Aerotyler23]

you proved germans dont understand jokes

[@SarahnTuned]

It was a joke 😉

[@Ascania]

@@SarahnTuned Overtaking is no joke on the Autobahn.

[@m.lang88]

​@@SarahnTuned you were very convincing about V2V😅

[@AndyOoooh]

@@Aerotyler23 I'm German as well and also didn't recognize it was a joke haha

[@TeganCantEven]

Before I got my WRX, I had a Jetta. It was a wonderful car!

[@starmember132]

I love how the fronts style is alike the mk6 prefacelift jetta

[@dariustambasco5457]

Sarah great review!!! BTW you look great!!!

[@armandopatane5343]

I have 2013 Passat Wolfsburg edition = and I love it it drives like a dream