got this as my first car about a half month ago. wanted to learn a few things. thank you

I have a 2013 base model 2.0 Jetta. The mpg isn't great, but it is a terrific car for the money. Acceleration from a dead stop is what you'd expect. The acceleration once you're in motion is excellent. I prefer to think in terms of dollar-for-dollar. When I bought a $17,000 car I knew I wasn't getting a Ghibli. For the money it can't be beat.

This is a my favourite car. GLI !

I bought a 2014 base with the old-school 2 valve 2.0. Although this engine is certainly not as powerful as the rest of VW's engine lineup, I would not consider this to be a slow car. It's just not as fast as the other turbo 1.8 and 2.0 models. Keep in mind that VW rates their engines conservatively. Their horsepower and torque ratings are "at the wheels"...where the tires meet the pavement, as opposed to a "crankshaft" rating, as most other manufacturers rate their horsepower. The 115 base engine is realistically around 130 horsepower. The 1.8T is actually in the 200 horsepower range and the 2.0T is rumored to be 242 -247 horsepower. VW also underrates the MPG on most of their engines. I have rented Jettas with the 1.8T and have experienced 38 mpg. As for my own 2.0 (2 point-slow) base, I have never had less than 30 mpg combined. I drive a lot of highway miles and have achieved 41 hwy. Pound-for-pound, these are awesome cars with very good reliability and underrated performance.

And this one is a GLI too the real fun one to have.

There's no 1.8T badge on my 2014 Jetta SE with sunroof and connectivity

There's a 2014 jetta for sale at 8900$ Canadian with 79000kms on it. Is that a good deal ?

Nice looking car, but are maintenance and parts low cost or expensive?

Jetta wagon is actually a Golf wagon.

God drives a gli in heaven