Volkswagen Jetta 2012 - Advise needed

[smuaazali]

AssalamuAlaikum,

I need an advise from the members who have knowledge of german cars.

I want to buy a new small car, I have the following options;

1. Honda Civic 2012
2. Toyota Corolla 2012
3. Volkswagen Jetta

Regarding Honda Civic 2012 its absolute crap, 8th Gen is 1000 times better, I am currently using 8th Gen Civic.

I personally saw Jetta at the showroom and I loved it, I am planning to buy new Jetta (Trendline trim). I want to know that;

1. Are VWs reliable?
2. Will Jetta be able to serve me 5 years trouble free?
3. 2.0l 115 bhp engine is offered here in KSA, is that Ok?
4. Saudi Arabia has a very hot climate, temperature reaches 50+ in summer, will the car be able to run perfectly in this climate?
5. My yearly usage will be around 50,000 km, will it be able to serve me well for 250,000km?
6. Regarding repairs & spare parts what is the price comparision with Japanese automakers?

I am worried because I am spending money on this new car and if I am wrong with this decision I have to suffer 5 years as here in KSA resale value of VW is very poor.

Last option is to buy a Corolla which I am trying my best to avoid, had one at home, drive wise it is a lifeless car to be honest.

Please advise me...

[smuaazali]

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[smuaazali]

Thanks

[PuNk]

I own Audi A4, which is almost same as VW. Nice cars as compared to Toyota & Honda. I am just curious if the prices are same since Jetta is expensive here than the Civic I believe. German Cars are fun but if you are buying VW just for the sake of German than you try to strech your budget a bit and go for the Merc, BMW or Audi.

German are reliable but can be headache too. As long as you have warranty you do not need to worry. Not sure about Jetta transmission but Audi have notorious transmission when it comes to CVT. Regular oil changes, insurance and parts would be expensive but worth it.