Volkswagen Jetta?

[herames]

I have had a few different volkswagons in my life, my current one is past 150k (2003) and the true problems are small but annoying. Dealer service varies widely between great and personal to impersonal and downright rude. The cars are generally good quality, there are niggling issues (squeeky bushings, phantom check engine lights, rapidly burning bulbs), but overall the satisfaction rate is high.

Last time I did montreal to Toronto in my car, I got right about 7 litres per 100 kms (which is about 34mpg US) (it's a 1.8T). A similar year TDI might get a closer to 50MPG on the highway, but the price of diesel fuel right now doesn't make it that much of an advantage.

Overall, I would recommend, especially the current Jetta City or Golf City, an absolute deal.

man..the ford diesels(1.7l) and Opel(1.7l) are better...5-6l /100 km in europe..130km speed...but my cousin on the other hand ,with the n.american TDI jetta can get 1000 km on a full tank...not heavy handed on the throttle...109km speed for 110 km trip daily.

 

[JD75]

As stated earlier, I liked my old Jetta, but if you're looking at other options, you really can't go wrong with a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. (Civic being the nicer of the two in my opinion)

 

[Mack Bolan]

I've had a Passat for year now and no problems what so ever!
Just change the oil when required and fill with gas.
I've had 4 passats over the last 18 years.. They are great cars!

 

[Powershot]

Passats are still made in Germany

 

[skypilot]

So lets ask another question.

Given that a person would want to keep a vehicle as long as possible, the big 3 are not an option, so don't even suggest.

What make, model would be most reliable and cost effective (maintenance, fuel economy) to buy used?

options
4 door, 4 cyl

Buy a corolla or camry from a rental car company.