 I got this 2001 Jetta in 2004. Very loud, poor power.  Hard to start until I cleaned out a part of an emission(eat your own exhaust) part.  Just to get to the alternator is over $200 in labor, and labor to replace the alternator belt is $107, very hard to get to.  IF this car would not break down so much, it would be good, 45-55MPG.  I thought I would save a lot of money with this good gas mileage, but how much gas can you buy with a $1200 repair bill? I have not saved any money, and it is not dependable, I do not trust this car enough to drive it cross country.