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4.88 out of 5 stars

I should have bought one years ago!

boatdznr, 03/14/2004
2003 Volkswagen Golf GL TDI 4dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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I purchased my 2003 4dr.Golf TDI automatic new, nearly a year ago.I now have 19K miles on it. The TDI has excellent power. We use it like an SUV. Half the time we are hauling kids, and the other half of the time we have the rear seats down and have it loaded with supplies. I'm 6'1",it has legroom to spare. I drive this car hard, lots of stop/go, on/off, when on the freeway it's always 80 mph. Even with this torture, I get a combined 31 mpg. The value of many cars more than twice the price.

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5 out of 5 stars

48MPG

samson, 03/27/2004
2003 Volkswagen Golf GL TDI 4dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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Idrive 25000 miles per year and get 48 MPG. Diesel fuel is now 15 cents cheaper than regular gas.

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5 out of 5 stars

another VW purchase

nicole and jason, 08/28/2003
2003 Volkswagen Golf GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I love VWs! I have only owned Volkswagens. I recently purchased a brand new 2003 Golf GLS and I am having a wonderful time. It drives smooth, it's reliable, and it's sporty. Chaplin's dealership provided EXCELLENT service. Carter did not!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2003 Golf TDI

T. Stevens, 07/09/2006
2003 Volkswagen Golf GL TDI 4dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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This car gets more miles per gallon than the sticker advertised. It is hard to ask for more. In addition, it is fun to drive and practical, given its ability to haul oversized parcels.

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5 out of 5 stars

Golf TDI ROCKS!

Doctor, 05/09/2003
2003 Volkswagen Golf GLS TDI 4dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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I already have Golf TDI for one year. I have not had any problems at all with anything - it works like a Swiss clock! Gas/milage is a killer, I get 650/700 per tank (14 gal) for highway and 450/500 per tank in the city. It looks kind of dated, but it is very different from other cars and therefore I don't feel that dated look too much. The car is roomy and affordable. It's increadable fun to drive! The car achives 155 torque at very low RPMs! My only suggestion is: don't get automatic transmission, get a manual one - you will get much better performance.

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