 I had a 2008 VW Jetta, and really liked it, but the 2017 certainly shows 9 years of improvements over my old car.  I got another Jetta for several reasons - I loved my previous one, the price was fantastic, and the 2017 had many more features and extras over the former one.  In my new Jetta, I feel like I'm riding in a luxury car, without the luxury car price.  It was a much better deal than the 2015 Toyotas I found, and it was new!  I'm sold, and have had enough experience with VW that I can highly recommend them.  This time, don't go with Consumer Reports - you won't be sorry.I have had my Jetta almost 8 months now, and still love everything about it.  As you can see above, it is my second Jetta, and I would not hesitate to get another one in the future.  My grandson now has my 2008 Jetta, and loves it - still running great.