Have owned my 2005 Jetta for about 4 years now. Turned it into a summer car for myself, and it has been a joy to drive. I find the seats very comfortable to sit in for long drives (5+ hours)

The car is capable in power. It has reasonable get-up-and-go with the torque the diesel engine provides but it will never WOW you with it's speed. The car isn't built for that. That being said, these cars can be chipped for reasonable price, and that will improve power and torque considerably.

Fuel economy is fantastic. I never saw below 42 MPG (imp) when it was chipped, and my best fuel tank saw over 53 MPG (imp).

Interior fit and finish is good, and most surfaces one must rest on was touched with leather. Gauges were illuminated in a soft blue, which I hated at first (stylistically) but instantly loved on my first road trip. The car is easy on the eyes when you're driving in the dark.

Exterior styling is quintessential Jetta. If you like it, you like it. I personally favor the Jetta IV styling (ending in 2005.5) over the 2006, but that's just me. The sharp, uprightness for the front left the nose of the car badly exposed to rock chips and road damage from regular driving, robbing this car of 5 stars on the exterior.

I have owned this vehicle for approximately 8 years, and my family has owned it for 15. Never had a major breakdown with the vehicle, and it has always been reliable. The AWD makes the vehicle a delight to drive in the winter. Styling on the car is top notch, and with some added fog lights the vehicle is very rally-esque.

My only gripe with the vehicle is comparatively poor fuel economy to other 4 cylinder cars (19.8 MPG (imp) in city / ~25 MPG (imp) highway), but this is due to a turbo and AWD set up.

Would recommend this exquisite ride to ANYONE looking for something that will keep them and their family safe, and on the road for many years to come. 405,000 km and counting (original engine and transmission).