2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Sedan

2.5L 2480CC 151Cu. In. l5 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspir

Manual

3VWJZ71K59M004586

Clear

GAS

For decades now, the Volkswagen Jetta has existed in its own special niche. It may seem like an oxymoron, but this compact VW has made a name for itself by being an upscale economy car. Although roughly the same size as econoboxes from the United States and Japan, the Jetta has long exuded a sense of solidity and refinement in line with illustrious fellow Germans sporting fancier badges.The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta may dwell in its own niche, but it competes indirectly against a wide variety of models. Lower trims may be cross-shopped with economy cars like the Mazda 3 or Saturn Astra, while higher trims can be compared with midsize sedans like the Honda Accord or Nissan Altima. On its own merits, any Jetta is a serviceable substitute for those who want a premium German sedan but don't have the bankroll needed to bring one home.The Jetta S comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels, heated mirrors and washer nozzles, air-conditioning, cruise control, keyless entry, a tilt/telescoping steering column, eight-way-adjustable front seats with power recline, heated front seats, velour upholstery, a 60/40-split rear seat and an eight-speaker stereo with single-CD player and auxiliary audio jack. All S models are powered by a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine rated at 170 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. The standard transmission is a five-speed manual. In performance testing, a Jetta SE with the manual went from zero to 60 mph in 8.6 seconds. EPA fuel economy regardless of transmission is 21 mpg city/29 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined. In California and California-emissions states, this engine earns a squeaky-clean PZEV tailpipe emissions rating.Standard safety equipment includes antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. Rear side airbags are optional on all Jettas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the Jetta sedan and Sportwagen four out of five stars for frontal collision protection, and a perfect five stars for side protection. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, the Jetta sedan received the highest rating of "Good" for frontal offset and side crash protection.The Jetta's cabin is a strong selling point, with abundant high-grade, soft-touch materials and metallic trim. Stereo and climate controls are straightforward and easy to use, and we're also fans of the cool blue lights used for the instruments and radio display.The Jetta's tall roof line lends a sense of spaciousness to the front seats, which boast a wide range of motion in order to accommodate drivers of various sizes. Headroom is a little tight in the rear, however. Nonetheless, there's an adequate amount of legroom in back, particularly compared to past Jettas, although even an economy sedan like the Toyota Corolla offers more. The sedan's trunk capacity is very impressive at 16 cubic feet.Driving ImpressionsFor most shoppers in this segment, a comfy ride matters more than simulating a track day on Main Street. By this measure, the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is a fine companion in day-to-day driving. It swallows bumps and provides a relatively quiet cabin from which to endure the daily grind. If you do decide to drive aggressively, the Jetta's steering is nicely weighted and accurate, though body roll is significant in enthusiastic cornering. CAR IS IN GREAT SHAPE MECHANICALLY. BODY IS IN VERY GOOD SHAPE WITH THREE EXCEPTIONS:1) SMALL DENT IN DRIVERS FRONT BUMPER PICTURED ABOVE IN SHOT #62) LITTLE BIT OF SCRATCHING BY GAS COVER3) VERY SLIGHT DINGS FROM ACORNS FALLING FROM TREES. THIS LAST ONE CAN BE REMEDIED BEFORE PICK UP. GETTING PRICING NOW BUT FIGURE ON $200 TO HAVE THIS HANDLED.INTERIOR IS IN GREAT SHAPE EXCEPT FOR SOME DIRT ON CLOTH SEATING IN BACK. MAY BE ABLE TO BE SHAMPOOED OUT.On Sep-21-12 at 10:02:00 PDT, seller added the following information: RESERVE REDUCED!!!