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Hi,

I'm looking to buy a Jetta 2001 GLS automatic with 96000miles on it...but I read a lot about it and I found out that 2001 and 2002 are lemon (bad electric and transmission)...do it's true? I don't want to make a mistake by buying it if it's a lemon.  

Thanks

Bayern:
Jettas and Golf’s break just as much as Saabs, and are equally, if not more expensive to fix. I've got a 2001 9-5 V6 which has 175k miles on the odometer as of yesterday. It still runs great, but I have had to put a considerable amount of money (~$3k) into maintenance over the past year or so, which is expected with this kind of mileage. I still love the car though; it's a blast to drive! In 2002 they upgraded the body style on the 9-5. Within the 2001-2002 range I would look for a used V6 3.0t rather than a 2.3t. While a great engine the 2.3t is prone to sludge which will destroy the engine. Keep up with the timing belt and tensioners on the V6 every 60k and it's truly a wonderful engine.

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