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4.75 out of 5 stars

Jetta #6

Steve, 03/31/2005
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Just traded in my '02 Jetta for an '04 leftover...first with 1.8T 5-speed. What a difference in performance! Having seen the new design that came out last week, I decided that I wanted another of the current design, which is far superior in looks. While Jettas have had some reliability issues, there is no car on the market that offers so much for so little and is so fun to drive. If you are in the market for a car and can find an '04 leftover turbo, grab it...it was the last year for this engine.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love My Jetta

noneya, 08/14/2008
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This is my third Volkswagon Jetta and my first turbo. The Jetta is fun to drive with great performance and humph when you jump on the gas. I have been tracking MPG for the last 30k miles most of which is city miles commuting 55 miles round trip each day and I am averaging about 28 MPG. Some of the interior components are a little loose and rattle slightly sometimes. However, the leather interior is comfortable for the short trips or the long drives. Recommended the Jetta to my brother-in- law and he loves it as well. You will not find another car with the features, horsepower, and style without spending 10-15k more.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The car for fun or reliability

ashley, 10/23/2003
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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This is a great car for travel or for just a quick run to the store. It is fun to drive and a lot cheaper than most cars.

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4 out of 5 stars

Nice, but underpowered

Joe, 04/20/2005
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this Jetta as a second vehicle, it is a 5-speed which I like, but the 2.0 engine is severly underpowered for this 3,000 lb. car. It takes a lot to get this car moving. Also, the first time it rained, I had a puddle in the back seat, apparantly they had installed the molding on the window incorectly. I would buy another Jetta, but i would have to opt for the 1.8T engine, or the VR6.

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5 out of 5 stars

It's awsome

Anthony Alcantrara , 11/06/2003
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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this one of the best car i ever had

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