Is the new 2011 VW Jetta a better purchase than say, a Civic or Kizashi?

The new VW is priced much closer to the Japanese now, but I wonder if there are trade offs which I should know about.. Are we getting older engine tech, for instance? Plus, would the cost of maintaining this German car still be higher than the Japanese? Thanks a lot for replying!Is the new 2011 VW Jetta a better purchase than say, a Civic or Kizashi?The VW will cost more to maintain in the long-run if you are planning on keeping it for 5+ years.

Personally, I would never buy a VW because they are mechanical nightmares and things usually start to go wrong right after the warranty period is over.



However, if leasing is an option for you, leasing a VW can be a great idea. You get free scheduled maintenance for the term of the lease AND your warranty protects you if something goes wrong.



The Jetta is a good car to drive, but just not that reliable.