Overview & Reviews
Two new trim levels join the Jetta lineup for 2006: the upscale 2.0T and the sporty GLI. Both feature a 200-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, and both can be equipped with VW's trick DSG direct shift gearbox. All Jettas besides the Value Edition now feature standard alloy wheels, and torso-protecting rear-seat side airbags are newly optional.
User Reviews:
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2006 VW Jetta 2.0t - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By cooltownaz - April 4 - 8:00 pmFrom the first moment i took the test drive i fell in love, the only thing i could think is, so much more power than my cavalier. Well i have had it since may 2008 and up until December the car drove great. The first thing i had to get replaced was the battery. February every light on the car went out. They all had to be replaced one by one. March came and the water pump goes out. Not a big deal you know, the dealer did sell me an extended warranty. May, my sunroof starts acting crazy like it wants to close but it stops and opens up. My rear left signal goes out every time i use the lights. In Arizona the heat is extreme, some days it takes about 25 minutes for the Ac compressor to kick on
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Just bought new Jetta 2.0 Manual Pkg 1 - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By Bill Kurry - March 31 - 12:10 pmJust picked up my new Jetta. It handles beautifully. I wanted a specific color and a manual transmission, so it took a long time to get. I had a Passat before and can truthfully say it drives just as well or better. Overall the car feels a lot more cramped, I guess Im not used to such small confines. It gives me "sports car" fun.
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TDI performance and quality - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By dongreen54 - March 29 - 5:16 amBeautiful car, great mileage, gets 35 MPG if not hitting the turbo, plenty of power, good finish and fun to drive. Would recommend it to anyone.
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The Anti-Hybrid - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By kamharper - March 20 - 3:03 pmAs a mini van mom I wanted something that got me away from the sterotype! I looked at Volvos, Toyotas, and others. My husband and I just happened to stop in the Volkswagen dealership and I fell in love. I initally looked at a 2005 Passat and our salesman introduced us to the Jetta TDI. It was love at first sight. My dealership was the best. There wasnt a hard sell! We felt taken care of no matter what question we had. They also researched so I could have the car I wanted not just what was on the lot. The car performs wonderfully! I really love the feel of the drive and how it really fits my familys lifestyle.
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The Perfect Buggy - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By So-cool - March 13 - 7:50 pmThis is one of the coolest cars I have ever owned. I sold an Infiniti G35 Coupe to buy this car and have been totally impressd with the experience. The DSG transmission is incredible. I love this car.
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200,000 with my 06 Jetta 2.5 manual! - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By Dave - March 7 - 3:29 pmI bought my Jetta new when I was 24 with the intent to keep it a minimum of 10 years/200,000 miles. I almost bought a manual loaded Mazda 3, boy I am glad I didnt do that. It now has almost 201,000 miles on it and I have mixed feelings. The headlights burn out far too often, the rear brakes get locked up after getting new pads/rotors EVERY time because dealers and non dealer shops have no idea how the Germans designed the brake system in the 06-11 Jetta lol! New brake lines every time will solve the issue usually. Squeaks and rattles come and go randomly, the AM radio gets terrible reception (in Vegas anyway) and there is some road noise and engine noise, both of which I like actually. The inline 5 cylinder engine sounds great to me especially around 4-5,000rpm which I visit quite often. Gas mileage is a decent 24-26/mpg combined. I usually see about 30.5 on the freeway and right at 22-23 in city. The manual transmission allows this. Speaking of my manual, Ive only replaced the clutch one time at a dealer(never again as it cost way too much!). Normal fixes during my cars life include the water pump replaced once, fuel pump once, cooling fans once, radio system once due to wear on the dials, and a few other small things. If youre lucky enough to live in a city with a good VW non-dealer mechanic youll save lots of $$ as the dealer prices for ALL work is just ABSURD!!!! Overall I have loved my vehicle. Its not perfect but I plan to keep it at least 5 more years unless repairs cost me more than 1,500-2,000 a year as a new car payment would then become logical. My headliner is still attached, my car still tracks straight, its not a Mazda 3, and it still starts the first time every time. This is due to absolutely 100% strict maintenance being done, all oil changes, filter changes, lubes and tunes done at manufacturer recommended intervals. Its been a little pricey but well worth it. My interior is in like new condition except for some tears in the pleather seat that I got while moving (a pic frame stabbed my seat 😕) and my stearing wheel is super corroded for some reason. I have enjoyed and will continue to enjoy my Jetta!
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Nice Car - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By Will - February 26 - 1:53 pmI recently traded in my Volkswagen R32 for the brand new Jetta GLI in Nov mainly because of the fuel economy. I would say the GLI is worth every dime you pay for it. My brother owns an Audi A3. It is exactly like driving the A3 when you drive the GLI. Although I enjoy driving the R32 better than the GLI, I would highly recommand people get the 2006 GLI. It has great handling, acceleration, interior, seats and so forth.
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Do not buy 2005/6 TDI unless cam has been replaced - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By vwexfan - February 21 - 1:26 amI own two VW TDI Jettas from new a 2006 and a 2010... Both have issues... Im anal retentive on the maint and always go to dealer until warranty is over then I do it myself but always buy all my parts etc from the dealer... My 2006 has 168k km on it and the camshaft is pooched VW Canada gave me a $400 credit towards a $4k+ repair bill I just snickered and said can you spell the word Toyota I love the car like the dealership I have owned 4 VW diesels each with over 400K on them with never an issue I think you are seeing VWs goal to be the #1 manufacture and lots of short cuts After 20 plus years of good value I guess I need to find another path DO not buy any 2005/6 TDIs they all have this problem with the cam it is a manufacturing issue the hardness in the cam was never right on them all of them will fail sub 200k I personally know of 4 all between the 160-190k mark
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Dont miss my BMW - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By marmil - February 8 - 9:40 pmI recently traded in my 2001 BMW 525i for a Jetta GTI. Yes you do give up some drivetrain smoothness with the diesel, however the gas mileage is amazing. The interior of the VW has better ergonomics than the BMW and the quality of materials is surprisingly good. I hope the reliability of the VW will be better than the BMW. It seems that problems begin to develop in BMWs after 40,000 miles.
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A Very Well Rounded Car - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By ryanw183 - February 6 - 6:10 pmThis car is awsome. Simple as that. I spent a few months researching new cars. I wanted something that was comfortable to drive with good power and decent fuel economy. I looked at the Mercury Milan (nice car, but lacking in features) and even the Dodge Charger (awsome car, but too big and pricey). I finally settled on the new VW Jetta. It was pretty much love at first test drive. Even with the "base" 2.5L 5-cyl. motor, it was supprisingly peppy with decent fuel economy. I got the loaded Pacakge #2 model so it pretty much has just about every option you can get except for the navigation ($2,000 option). This car has everything I need and then some.
