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Used 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

-tdi - pd jetta

Lee Blanchard, 12/28/2003
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL TDI 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

great car. performance and economy in one... and mean performance. tons of torque. great on the hills.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great for farfegnugen

DAS VW Mann, 09/02/2017
updated 09/06/2019
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Last wagon to own before the "cheater" diesels. The wagon drives like it is new. Great interior and moonroof.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Michael Messina, 02/14/2004
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Looks great, drives great, comfortable interior, quiet ride, and very safe. Couldn't be happier.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Car if you don't mind rattles

tom and heather, 11/23/2004
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a wonderful commuter car if you can get past the interior rattles. When I took delivery, the car was very quiet, now with 12,400 miles since May 04, there are now 5 to 6 areas that rattle in the interior and occasionally the right rear door does not unlock completely when using the electronic system. Other than, that we love it!

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5 out of 5 stars

Diesel UPDATE

sprouty, 05/21/2006
2004 Volkswagen Jetta GL TDI 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I originally reviewed this car on 1/15/05, and I just wanted to give an update. Now at 35,000 miles, the car is still a delight. Now that fuel prices have surged well past $3.00/gallon we enjoy the great mileage all the more (now averaging 43-44 MPG). The car has been 100% reliable and durable - much more so than our 2001 VR6 was. We obviously love the fuel economy, but the TDI engine is also wonderful for low- down torque. You never have to wind this engine to find the power. It's right on tap and very smooth. With 4 snow tires, it's great in the winter. Factor in the wagon versatility, great comfort, a fun and spunky driving personality, and the car is a winner all-around. I hope the new ones come as wagons.

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