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3.25 out of 5 stars

Lemon

CDL, 12/17/2002
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5A)
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Within 6 mos of ownership: the driver's side window fell into the door and the driver's side tail light burnt out, suspension started making creaking noises, coil pack went out, computer burnt up, sub-frame bolts were stripped and needed to be replaced, as well as other parts on the suspension. Been to dealer 6 times to correct creaking noises, but to no avail. Vehicle has spent more time in service in the past 3 mos than I've seen it-total of about 40 days. Not my idea of reliability. Appalled by the level of rudeness received from the VW Customer Service Department.

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5 out of 5 stars

All-around great car

jettadriver, 12/26/2002
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had this car for almost 3 years now and with 38,000 miles on, have never experienced any problems with the car. Great German handling and quality, really puts Japanise and American competitiors to shame.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car

koepkeca, 12/23/2002
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Excellent Vehicle. Car drives like a dream. The 1.8 Turbo engine sold itself. I had test drove one with the 2.0L 4-cyl and it was alright but the turbo makes it feel like a sports car! Also test drove BMW 325i and this car is far better.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Can't afford to get rid of it.

3livsn88, 09/04/2008
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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My family of 5 has outgrown our Jetta TDI but every time we look at buying something bigger we can't afford to lose the Jetta. We bought this car when it was 2 yrs old with 55,000mi on it. We have since put 55,000 mi on it in less than 3 years. We love the exterior styling, we love everything about the interior except the cup holders, although the AC vents do keep your drinks cool forget doing anything with the radio. What we like best is that it's just plain fun to drive. My wife's car is an '06 Pontiac G6 GT and it's fun, but we still find ourselves fighting over driving the diesel. If you get a TDI make sure it's a manual, the auto is a little sluggish off the line.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

excellent

vw lover, 08/26/2002
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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with over 40 standard feathures the car sells its self...its well built...strong..fun..and sturdy...and turns very well

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