Used 2007 Volkswagen Jetta for Sale

There are very few negative things about this vehicle. First, because the car has an all-black exterior, things like dirt and pollen are very apparent, especially during the summer. Another thing that I've noticed is that the car shakes when I drive faster than 70 mph on a highway. There are no mechanical issues of note, but it can be frustrating for someone sitting in the passenger seat, which is where the rattle is more apparent. Another negative aspect of the car is that the stereo system stopped playing CDs. All that can be heard is static, although the radio and AUX connection work perfectly fine. Lastly, I wish there was an air vent in the backseat; the front of the car is comfortable in extreme heat or cold, but the air doesn't always circulate to the people in the back.

The electrical issues are the biggest downside to this car and are so frustrating that they largely overshadow all of the good aspects of the car. The automatic locks are inconsistent and will randomly stop working for no apparent reason. For example, I will get out of the car and go around back to get my child out of his car seat to see that his door is still locked, even though every other door is unlocked. I will push the unlock button on the key FOB, but the door remains locked. I will then push the "all unlock" button on the inside of the front door, but his door remains locked. The only way to get it open will be to reach around and open his door from the inside. This has happened to both back doors and occurs randomly and inconsistently but is extremely annoying. Similarly, doors will often not lock. For example, I will hit the lock/alarm button on the FOB. Then when we return to the car, my husband will go to open a door not realizing I haven't hit the "unlock" button yet. The door will open for him, but the alarm will go off. So, clearly, the FOB communicated to the car well enough to turn the alarm on, but it didn't communicate that the door needed to be locked as well (even though the same button controls both actions). When we called the dealership, they quoted us as much as $1,000 per door to fix the problem with no guarantee it wouldn't happen again. Through internet research, we have found that the electrical issues with this car seem to be common. Other cons of the vehicle are that the interior material on the seats hasn't held up well, and the cup holders are very limited in the sizes of cups they can hold.