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Volkswagen Jetta Review
| Customer Test Drive |
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| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L | Back to Volkswagen Jetta Reviews |
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Favorite feature: |
INTERIOR!!!: heated seats, dual air, automatic mirror/headlamps/wipers, trip computer, cd changer, rear AC, etc |
Least favorite feature: |
Exterior looks at first. It grew on me though. |
Advice to buyer: |
If there are still any out there, get a 2.5L 2005.5. I has all the goodies ;-) |
Detailed review: |
I bought the 2.5 (no package) with manual transmission. I love all the STANDARD features offered on my 2005.5 model. Unfortunately, for some of you out there who are shopping now, VW deleted most of these features from the base model and made them (expensive) options. Bad move VW! Back in 2005 the 2.5 was the absolute best value available on the market. For 2006 the 2.5 is still good but not amazing anymore. By the way, the automatic transmission is rated for 0-60 at 9.1 seconds. Since the manual transmission time was nowhere available, I tested it myself with a stop-clock. First, I tested an automatic 2.5 and got excactly 9.1 seconds. Confident in my experimental procedure, I tested my manual. I did 0-60 in 8.1 seconds (I'm originally from Germany, so I know a few tricks when it comes to make the most out of a manual). Even more, since I had to shift to third at around 58 mph (rev limiter), I tested my 0-58 mph and got 7.7 seconds. Imagine if the rev limiter were set just a little higher... Bottom line: With a manual this car (2.5) is actually zippy! |
Also considered: |
2006 Volvo S40 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2006 Audi A3 |
Vehicle purchased: |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta |
| About This Reviewer... | |
Location: |
Charlottesville, Virginia |
Other vehicles owned: |
None |
Review submitted: |
April 24, 2006 |
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