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As with any older vehicle, keeping those cars roadworthy means regular maintenance and the swapping out of components and updating of some parts. Purchasing parts directly from the Volkswagen dealer means that owners will have to pay intermediate mark ups when choosing select German replacement auto parts including Bosch, Hengst, Mann, Zimmerman, Brembo, Varga and others. Sure, you could settle for cheap "knock off" parts from China, but quality is suspect, even downright dangerous for both car and driver.

Jetta is the best selling Volkswagen model, easily outselling the Golf/Rabbit and the only compact car built in Germany and sold in the United States within the financial range of the masses. No, the Jetta isn't a Mercedes or BMW, but it does offer craftsmanship and more upscale cabin then the typical car in its class.

The Jetta isn't likely to challenge the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic for sales, but it easily bests these two cars in powertrain choices and amenities offered.

For the 2011, the Jetta gains a more rakish roofline and a crisper nose and tail. Inside, rear seating room tops 38 cubic inches, comparable to what some midsize cars offer. Still a compact, Volkswagen has done everything to keep the Jetta at the top of the segment's pack, while lowering its price. Yes, the base sticker price of the Jetta is about $16,000, just above the price of the Corolla and Civic.

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