The Jetta was a great value for what we paid for it. We bought it when the baby was born and it was a great car for what we needed. The interior seemed to be made of higher quality materials and the exterior looks of the car were unquestioned. Fuel mileage was great as was maintenance costs low. I really only has an issue with the size on occasion, it got cramped as the baby grew

I purchased the Jetta from a friend and loved it. It was one of the most reliable vehicles I have owned (better than one of my Civics). The car was fun and comfortable to drive. It was not the fastest of cars with the base 2.0L four cylinder, but it drove well and got great mileage. I have found the diesel is the best choice with VW, it just depends on the engine you choose. The manual transmission was smooth and dependable, the automatics are know for problems during that time period. It was a 4 door, but rear seating had limited room.