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5 out of 5 stars

VW JETTA! 2002

Antnie, 08/16/2003
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Leased the VW Jetta 09/2001.Jetta is a 2002 GLS automatic. Great car! Also had a 1999. They have got to raise THAT FRONT END! Way to low. Had plastic window clips replaced. Windows would fall into sleeve. Really my only problems! Great car. Looking into a 3rd in less then a year. Will trade ths lease. Ya gotta drive one! The faster you go,th better it drves! What handling!

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3.25 out of 5 stars

I regret buying my Jetta

Christina, 07/19/2008
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Upon initially purchasing my Jetta there were no problems. But by the winter, it started giving me problems and hasn't stopped since. The only major problem that I have encountered is that gear sticks. When I say stick I mean, will not shift into Reverse or Drive until it feels ready, which could be 5 or 65 minutes. Taken it to the dealership 7 times and they cant figure out what it but assume its the brake light switch. So they keep replacing that. I wouldn't recommend this vehicle to anyone unless you have a very good warranty.

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5 out of 5 stars

Put a Volkswagen in your garage!

Cailiin356, 08/17/2003
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought my Jetta in May after my old car (a 94 Intrepid) all but exploded. Buying a Volkswagen was the best thing I've ever done. Not only does the car look great, but it drives like I spent $40,000 on it. Nothing else I've ever driven has given me this feeling of safety and confidence. In rain I no longer have to worry whether or not I'm going to fishtail. In nice weather I know I have enough hampsters under the hood to pass whoever I need to get around. My fiance drives a 2003 Passat and neither of us could imagine being happier with our vehicles. Everyone should drive a Jetta!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

So far, so good!

vwdoc, 10/19/2002
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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just got this a week ago, and absolutely loving it. previous owner of a 1992 saab. i just feel gorgeous driving it! my complaints? the cupholder is right above the radio, which freaks me out. there's not enough storage room in the front/sides...frustrating. can't see behind my right shoulder -- big blind spot, headrest for driver is awkward?, car dosn't "roll" automatically on "D" (i think this is a safety feature, but i just need to get used to it), the cloth interior looks like it'll be tough to clean.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Jetta GL

czibert, 08/17/2003
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Excellent value for the money spent, deffinitely a cut above other compact competitors.

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