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4.88 out of 5 stars

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caroline , 05/10/2004
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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it was very comfortable, and very relaxfull.

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* Starting MSRP of $21,995 for a 2025 Jetta S 1.5L TSI® with 8-speed automatic transmission. Prices exclude destination, taxes, title, other options, and dealer charges. Dealer sets actual price.

4.5 out of 5 stars

overall a nice car, but poor gas mileage

Jetta Jetta, 05/09/2004
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Owned my Jetta for two months now and it's been very reliable. Only things added are EPS and auto transmission. It's comfortable to drive -- I'm small (slightly above 5 feet) but the adjustable seat makes driving the Jetta easy. Slightly better than the Honda I owned before. Cons: 1. turning light doesn't go off very quickly after making the turn. No big deal, just the clicking sound is a bit annoying. 2. Poor gas mileage. The window sticker says 24/30, but I was getting below 20, now typically around 20-22. (I have about 1900 miles on it so it's not a break- in thing.)

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

ironjasper, 01/26/2004
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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With a 2 year old son, and a big dog, I needed a wagon, and I'm very glad I decided on the Jetta. My car has 8000 miles on it, and NO problems what so ever (knock on wood)... There's lots of room in the cargo area, and the car's fun to drive. Plus it gets 31 mpg on the highway. NO regrets.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Handles well and has a sporty look

Jhen Chambers, 05/06/2004
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This vehicle is fun to drive and handles the road well, great car for the money. Would recomend this car for a comute and for a young adult looking for something that is reliable and good looking, and not a gas gussler.

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5 out of 5 stars

It's so much fun to drive....

ELLE99, 05/06/2004
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I was recently in the market and I looked at Merecedes C Class, Volvo s40 2004.5, Acura TSX, Acura RSX, Mazda RX8, Mazda 6, Nissan Altima, and I'll be honest I never thought to look at Volkswagen. But, I'm really happy I did. I love this car. It's so much fun to drive and for the money you can't beat all the options. The interior cabin is well designed and the car just feels solid. I was concerned the 4 Cyl. wasn't going to be enough power, but it has quite some pick up I've been shocked. Long story short... If your in the market please look at them I think it's a great car for the money and so does everyone who see's it.

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