Are Volkswagon Used Jetta's/ Cabrio's reliable cars?

Question:
I'm looking at jettas or Cabrios (1999 - 2002) and I want to know if they are reliable cars
if you've had one of those (in the years specified) could you please tell me some of the problems you've had with them and around what mileage they occured.

Answers:

Hail protection?

For my 1999 Cabrio:

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Here is a list of repair costs, including cost of parts and labor at a rate of $50 per hour -

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A/C Compressor $520 (replaced after appx. 5 years)
Alternator $375 (no repairs)
Automatic Transmission or Transaxle $675 (no repairs)
Brakes $270 (appx. 60,000 miles)
Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing $370 (appx. 80,000 miles)
Constant Velocity Joints $1,430 (appx. 80,000 miles)
Exhaust System $380 (rust damage - muffler only, every 2-3 years, I live in cold and snowy climate)
Radiator $380 (no repairs)
Shocks and/or Struts $760 (appx. 60,000 miles)
Timing Chain or Belt $110 (appx. 60,000 miles)

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1999-2002 Cabrio prices - Good / Average / Poor

1999 Cabrio - $4,900-6,000 / $4,200-5,100 / $1,900-2,300
2000 Cabrio - $6,200-7,500 / $5,400-6,500 / $2,700-3,200
2001 Cabrio - $7,700-9,500 / $6,900-8,600 / $3,900-4,800
2002 Cabrio - $9,500-12,000 / $8,600-10,800 / $4,900-6,200

NHTSA Recall History -

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2000-01: Child-restraint anchorage systems are not properly marked or described in the owner's manuals.

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Final review, reliable car under normal driving. Good car to get around town, run errands, etc. I use Cabrio as daily driver.

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I have never owned a Jetta, but a friend has one; here is what he said about it -

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A very reliable car, minor repairs have been done since I purchased the car in 2002. My Jetta is also 1999 model. I also use my Jetta as a daily driven vehicle. I commute, pick-up groceries, run errands, etc.

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Here is same list of repair costs at a rate of $50 per hour -

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A/C Compressor $495 (no repairs)
Alternator $360 (no repairs)
Automatic Transmission or Transaxle $1,100 (no repairs)
Brakes $360 (appx. 35,000 miles)
Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing $470 (appx. 50,000 miles)
Constant Velocity Joints $1,370 (no repairs)
Exhaust System $370 (appx. 45,000 miles)
Radiator $405 (no repairs)
Shocks and/or Struts $490 (no repairs)
Timing Chain or Belt $280 (no repairs)

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1999-2002 Jetta prices:

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1999 - Good / Average / Poor
Jetta - $3,800-5,800 / $3,100-4,800 / $1,200-1,800
Jetta GLX - $5,000-6,500 / $4,300-5,500 / $2,000-2,600

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2000 - Good / Average / Poor
Jetta - $5,100-7,500 / $4,300-6,400 / $2,000-3,000
Jetta GLX - $7,500-8,500 / $6,800-7,700 / $3,800-4,300

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2001 - Good / Average / Poor
Jetta - $6,800-9,500 / $6,100-8,500 / $3,200-4,500
Jetta GLX - $9,300-10,800 / $8,400-9,700 / $4,800-5,600

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2002 - Good / Average / Poor
Jetta - $8,200-12,000 / $7,400-10,800 / $4,200-6,100
Jetta GLX - $11,500-12,500 / $10,400-11,300 / $6,300-6,900

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NHTSA Recall History -

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1999 Jetta: If the vehicle is driven with a rear flat tire, the fuel-tank filler neck can wear, causing a fuel leak and possible fire.

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1999 Jetta: Some vehicles do not comply with head-injury criterion requirements.

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1999: Sound-absorbing mat attached to inside of B-pillar side-trim panel could ignite when exposed to exhaust gas of seatbelt pretensioner, if it's triggered during a crash.

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1999-2000 Jetta: The brake light switch on these vehicles may malfunction. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.

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2001-02: ABS Electrical Control Unit can short circuit, causing a fire.

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