Is a volkswagen jetta a good first car?

Question

im looking to buy a 2002 volkswagen jetta, is this a good choice as in gas mileage power, anything else?

if its not maybe make another suggestion

Answer 1

well, i just had a bad experience with my jetta.

the alternator just gave out and if you buy a new one from the dealer, it costs more than $700

but hey, it could be just mine.

Answer 2

NO. (unless you have a LOT of $$$ saved up for repairs)

Answer 3

Volkswagons are very expensive to upkeep.  If money is not an issue then it should do fine, otherwise I'd go with something like a Honda or a Nissan.

Answer 4

pretty good if you are willing to pay a decent sum of money for a first car.

Answer 5

no

very mechanically unreliable

old VW Jettas are poor, the new ones are much better

the 09 TDI should be a 60 mpg green miracle

    * Acura TSX

    * Honda Civic

    * Mazda Mazda3

    * Toyota Corolla

    * Hyundai Elantra

    * Honda Civic hybrid

Answer 6

Volkswagons are funny.  Half have no problems for 3-5 years and half have problems from get go. They are not cheap to maintain.  I would get with 1.8 Turbo ot VR6 engine.

Answer 7

I have been researching and found Volk's dependability is down on the Jetta.  For less money you can buy a bigger and better made car.

I looked at Toyota Camry which is some higher and the Honda Accord which is even higher.

For the money I have decided on the Hyundai Sanata.  More room, better mileage and more trunk.

If financing check the payment on new against payment on used.

The payment may be close.

Answer 8

I had a coworker with a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta and she was very happy with it. Gas mileage shouldn't be a problem as it is a small car. It would be a great first car and being that it's preowned, it should be really affordable.