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1996 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Book® Suggested Retail Value

$1,936 - $3,323

Fuel Economy (city/hwy)

18 - 41 / 24 - 49 mpg

Quick Facts

Engine: 90 - 172 horsepower
Seating: 5 passengers
Driving Range: 261 - 711 miles

Drive: Front-Wheel Drive
Cargo Capacity: N/A

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Overall Rating

7.5

Styling7.9
Performance7.7
Interior7.7
Quality7.0
Recommendation7.4

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Overall Rating6.2
Styling8.0
Performance9.0
Interior7.0
Quality4.0
Recommendation5.0

Must have lots of $$$ to drive by Dave on 02/20/2007. Trim: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta Trek, Owned 4 years.

Pros: Excellent turning radius, decent gas mileage, no rust, zippy.

Cons: 120,000 miles. Lots of expensive repairs, all at least $300. ran good until about 100k miles, everything just started breaking every couple months, replaced: clutch, exhaust system twice, radiator, oil leak, heat shield, etc. now the head gasket is cracked, whats next? Very hard to work on unless your a pro volkswagon mechanic. I've had 2 volkswagons and both have had the moon roof break and the side molding peeling off.

Overall review: If you have at least $15,000 to blow on maintenance then this is your car. It drives great if it 100% maintained. Maybe I jsut got the abd one out of the batch, i hate this car because of many many repairs, so many that i can't remember them all.

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