I think it totally depends on your likes about it, how economical it is for you, if it suits your needs ect...
Neal
If I am not mistaken, the 20006 Jetta is completely remodeled? I am a valet and have drivn pretty much every year of Jetta from like 1990 - 2006. Instead of asking us which one we think you should get, go to a car dealership and test drive both the 2005 and the 2006.
The 2006 is completely remodeled, and has a different outside and inside. The tiptronic shifter comes in 6 speed where as the 2005 doesn;t. There are of course many other chages a well, bigger engine, different dash and seats, etc.
So go test drive both then decide.
lol. It broke down a lot?