The 2006 Jetta TDI is a great car in all regards. The interior is spacious, comfortable, and solidly built. As I commute daily the fuel economy (in excess of 40mpg) is a tremendous boon to my pocketbook. The trunk is easily able to handle my daughters stroller and a full load of groceries, and the car comfortably seats four adults with my daughter in the middle in a full-sized rear facing car-seat. When driving the turbo allows for quick acceleration, and the car stops on a dime. The excellent brakes have helped me avoid accidents in which a lesser car would have been totaled. It handles well, taking corners similarly to my all-wheel-drive Subaru SRX. Maintenance costs have been minimal as I've preformed most service myself, oil changes cost about $40 with full synthetic oil approved by Volkswagen. Other than regular maintenance I've experienced no problems with the car.

I PURCHASED A JETTA FOR MY WIFE A YEAR OR SO AGO. THE CAR WAS GREAT UNTIL ABOUT 3 MONTHS OF OWNING IT. IT ALWAYS HAS PROBLEMS. EITHER THE ENGINE OR ELECTRICAL IS ALWAYS HAVING ISSUES AND BECAUSE IT IS GERMAN IT IS EXPENSIVE TO FIX. I WOULD NOT RECCOMEDN A JETTA TO ANYONE. I LIKE THE STYLISH LOOK TO THEM BUT AS FAR AS UP KEEP THEY ARE A PAIN IN THE TAIL. I WOULDNT BUY ANOTHER NOR WOULD I RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE