2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Pros: reliable, powerful, fuel-efficient, solid, sleek, spacious, safety features, Tiptronic option, seats with lumbar support

Cons: none

The Bottom Line: I’ve been a VW fan for years and gradually progressed from the VW Golf to the VW Jetta Sedan 2.5L with nary a problem.

Review: When I was a little girl, my dad drove two VW Beetles one after the other. The first one was the classic white Herbie. The second one was a bright red semi-automatic. When I grew up and it was time to choose my first car, I felt myself naturally drawn ...

Pros: Big improvements in safety, better ergonomics. Drives like a dream.

Cons: Euro-average design, not suited for BIG people over 6'4".

The Bottom Line: If you want performance and great mileage in comfortable, sporty and safe car, the Jetta TDI has it all.

Review: Introduction I've owned 4 VW Jettas, 2 gas fueled models in the 80's and 2 now in the 2000's, both diesels. When I decided to replace my 2000 TDI, I went straight for the 2006. I'm delighted with my new car--VW has kept this loyal customer quite ...

Pros: Top Safety Ratings, great resale value, pocket sparing fuel economy.

Cons: More option packages would be nice.

The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this car for anyone who is safety and fuel economy conscious. You can't go wrong.

Review: BACKGROUND I need to begin by saying that I haven't driven a Volkswagen in decades and have leased Nissan vehicles for the past 20 years. In my efforts to get out of leasing I decided to bite the bullet and get rid of my 2005 Altima and ...

Pros: Price, styling, performance

Cons: Rear seat middle passenger legroom

The Bottom Line: I held off making a review until I had some miles under my belt. After 3K no problems and nothing but exhilarating driving -- and great fuel economy.

Review: I came here to read reviews after test-driving the 2006 GLI. Then I bought one. I'm glad I did. With about 3,000 miles on the car thus far (I bought it new), I couldn't be happier. The 2006 GLI I purchased is a 'no option' in black, with 6 spd ...

Pros: Engine, styling, comfort

Cons: Sun visors, lack of trunk handle

The Bottom Line: Sleek and sexy styling, top-notch engineering, comfortable and fun interior, superior safety, and great price. Definitely a winner.

Review: In short, this is everything you could want in a sporty mid-priced sedan. Volkswagen builds solid German vehicles, and the Jetta is no exception. My family has a history of owning German engineered vehicles, namely VW and Mercedes-Benz, so my natural ...

Pros: Really fast, really smooth, and merely sips gas. FUN!

Cons: That I don't have two of them.

The Bottom Line: Love it, love it, love it. Would buy it for anyone who loves high performance and good gas mileage.

Review: There are about 1,001 2006 Jettas available, so let's be clear at the outset that this review involves the 2006 Jetta 2.0T. As you might imagine, this is the 2.0 liter engine with turbo for added performance. Instead of regurgitating what you'll ...

Pros: 40 MPG, Fun, Sexy, Great Features

Cons: VW Less reliable than Toyota and Honda.

The Bottom Line: Great all around economy sedan that is sexy, fun and yet so so practical. Requires no foreign oil.

Review: I was in the market for a Toyota Prius when I stumbled across the idea of buying a diesel sedan. I had driven the prius and liked the mileage and the interesting interior electronics. But truly choose a car based on how comfortable the seats are. ...

Pros: Roomy interior, great fuel mileage, easy to drive, great ride, good headlights.

Cons: The traction control system does little to nothing.

The Bottom Line: Would highly recommend this car to anyone who appreciates quality, comfort and great fuel mileage.

Review: This is our second VW. The first was a 2002 Jetta with a 2.0L engine ... which was an absolute nightmare to own! The car was always in the garage and left me stranded on more than one occasion. Despite my bad experience I decided to purchase the 06' ...

Pros: Powerful 200HP turbo 4cyl. DSG transmission with paddle shifters, HID headlights

Cons: premium fuel required

The Bottom Line: Sporty daily driver with solid German feel. I'd buy another one!

Review: I bought this car almost 2 years ago and have really enjoyed driving it daily. I do miss my manual transmission with a clutch- but the DSG has TWO clutches and is quite impressive! The DSG includes paddle shifters on the steering wheel (yes, like a ...

Pros: Fuel economy, fit and finish, interior design, warranty.

Cons: Big Chrome nose, it won't drive itself.

The Bottom Line: Try it for yourself and make your on choice

Review: I have wanted to combat the cost of gasoline for a long time. I have found my weapon to be a stylish, sophisticated economy (or is this a mid-size, the rental car companies have me confused on what's what!)car with luxury touches. The Jetta TDI. The ...