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Wifes '06 Jetta has 95000 trouble-free miles - only routine maintenance. Fit/finish and interior quality are very good. Note: Also had the headliner sag (bad glue apparently) and the radio buttons get sticky and paint on them peels. Local trim shop replaced headliner with exact same material for $195. This car also in a hot/humid climate but apparently both problems are common in the Mark V series anyway. I have absolutely no complaints about the Jetta (other that the headliner and radio buttons). It has been recalled twice - once for to replace the coil packs and once to inspect the side airbags electrical connections.

In 2010 ? the Jetta was totally redesigned, is quite a bit larger than the Mark V and price was lowered a lot ,particularly on the base models. From what I have read, the new version (base models anyway) have a much cheaper interior and none of the models drive or handle was well as the previous model Mark V.

I have no personal experience with the new model but have read several reviews which criticized VW for downscaling the Jettas.

Only one way to significantly lower prices,... lower the quality.