Used 2003 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A) Consumer Reviews
Used Jetta for sale
Fun drive - Mediocre reliability
kmm, 10/13/2003
Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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Bought this car for my son back in May- 2003 and I must admit that it is very fast and a blast to drive. The car handles and performs well except for a bit of turbo lag. Interior is adequate. Having been spoiled by Japanese quality, I was dissapointed with unreliability of the car. Since buying it 5 months ago, it has been in the shop 5 times - 3 little things like a broken trunk lock and twice for dead batteries. The volkswagen dealer's been very good throughout however, providing loaner cars, etc. Overall we like the car, but would suggest you consider the trips to the service dept.
Do Not Buy....:(
inthaps, 10/17/2003
Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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There are serval issues that will come along with a owning a Jetta. The car is one of the most unreliable car I have ever owned. Malfunctions-power windows, transmission, water pump, sound system, engine coil. I hope this review will help you choose your vehicle wisely. I wish that I would have done more research. Do not be fool to believe that all VW owners are truly happy. Ask the opinion of those that are near the service department of the dealer you may choose to visit. They will speak the truth and not steer you in the wrong direction, since they have first hand experience.
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CoolJetta, 09/21/2003
Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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Good Car, Great engine. Cool Interior.
Always broken, Expensive to fix
Ashton, 12/07/2009
Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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Granted, this car was used and had 109,000 miles when I bought it, but it has been nothing but trouble. Had to have it after my cousin got one (and I got to drive it)! Both radiator fans broke within 2 weeks, $460. Multiple cylinder misfires. Some crazy coolant system-related engine code (P2182) that never goes away, had to have the thermostat and the thermostat sensor replaced, $400+. Strut mounts and CV boot joint need to be replaced. Transmission slips going into 4th. Finally found a good VW certified mechanic, but parts are expensive! Trying to sell the thing.
Nice to drive
yiru, 09/13/2002
Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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The interior and outerior of the car is perfect. Gives me a feeling of a luxery car. However, I think when it starts, the accleration is slow. It is powerful when it already at high speed, but at low speed it is even less powerful than a civic. I brought Turbo engine because I want it to run fast. But I alwasy feel powerless when begin to move.