Volkswagen Jetta (2011 - 2018) 1.6 TDI CR Bluemotion Tech SE 4d DSG (2014/14) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Practical, sensible business person.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Amazed at the speed both when pulling away and on the motorway at top end. The image is a little dull though and less eye catching then my past vehicles (BMW 320d, Jaguar X-Type 2.0d, Landrover Discovery etc.).

Would you buy this car again and why?

For practicality, reliability & economy yes, but for fun I'd have to think log & hard!

What are you likely to buy next?

BMW 330d M Sport X-drive or Audi A5 sport back Quattro, both due to better handling around bends.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£14,000

When did you buy the car?

December 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

Excellent deal as they had priced the vehicle below market value in error.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Good value for money & excellent reputation for reliability.

What was the dealer like?

Friendly but a little lazy.

What's it like to drive?

The DSG gearbox is outstanding and the car itself is very easy to drive. It cruises easily on the motorway and is responsive around town. Even after a 6.5 solid drive I didn't feel tired or achy and still achieved high MPG (typically around 61 MPG during my rush hour motorway drives). The ride is quite firm though, so beware of potholes!

What's it like to park?

The steering is light & responsive so parking is easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing at all and I've done over 13,000 miles in it so far!

What's most practical about your car?

Surprisingly generous rear leg room and sizeable boot.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The DSG gearbox is amazing. It's well thought out and gives the car a much faster feel than I had expected. The sport mode always puts a smile on my face and I don't think I'll tire of driving this car!