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4.75 out of 5 stars

AMAZING!! screw all engines but the 1.8T

RyanPortland, 12/03/2003
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've had several Honda civic's and after this last one was stolen (AGAIN!) I decided to check out Volkswagen. I literally drove the car down the street and knew instantly that I would be purchasing it. The 1.8T engine is the funnest I have ever driven. If you don't beleive me just test drive one. This car is beautiful on top of it all. Get the leather and sport suspension with 17" wheels. It makes it an entirely better car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Driving my jetta gives me a volkgasm

vwgrl26, 11/20/2003
2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excellent car, will only drive volkswagons from now on. I love it!!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Precious, fun vehicle

Raul, 10/22/2003
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This Jetta has been very good to me. After having a 2001 GLS automatic and a 2001 manual, this is the best I've driven. The heated seats and mirrors are perfect for the Minnesota winter. Braking is well beyond above average, and even though HP might not be a huge asset, the ride is smooth and the highway torque while passing is just perfect. If you are looking to buy an Audi A4 or BMW 3-series, save your money and buy this reliable, fun car.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Bittersweet!

RLomeli, 11/17/2008
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased my jetta in oct of 07. Ive had to replace a cooling sensor water pump radiator hose and thermostat. I commute 60 miles daily so it doesnt surprise me that ive done this. I wish I had gotten the 1.8t for the horse power but that gets me in trouble. I am overall happy with the car to this point. I firmly believe if you take care of it it will take care of you. Oooo my radio stopped working but I was thinking of purchasing something different anyway. This is as I like to call it a cheap luxury car..... This is as close as I'm gonna get to a BMW or Mercedes so yes I love it. And VW has a history of being diff which I like.

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5 out of 5 stars

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dubman, 10/06/2009
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

owning this 03 jetta has been wonderful and my kids love the car as well.Plus it being a 5 speed,makes it more fun to drive.The only thing that i would change is the location of the cup holders.When your on the freeway and your driving this vehicle you could be doing 80 miles an hour and not even know it.

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