Used 2005 Volkswagen Jetta Consumer Reviews
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15 year car!
Scott, 09/26/2020
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought the car with 50 miles on it sold it early this year with 305000. Last 3 years it got very glitchy but only got rid of it because I needed a bigger car.
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360,000 miles and still purring!
Ray Lovett, 05/23/2019
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI 4dr Sedan (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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I recently looked at a 2005 diesel Jetta with what I considered way too many miles! After driving the TDI for a week I quickly realized that I was wrong. This VW is just getting broken in. I purchased this turbo and have been extremely happy ever since!!!
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A decade Plus and still tickin'
R. Lee, 12/12/2016
updated 06/28/2018
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This VW was the first year for the 'redesign'. The engine in my opinion sounds great. Reporters have stated it "sounded rough". Nonsense! The engine and exhaust were designed by Lamborghini designers for that very reason. The transmission performs very well and can be shifted 'manually'. The ride is somewhat 'Sports Sedan-ish' and it handles almost like one. Very competent on the road, straight or twisting. It inspires confidence. Overall, the car is a winner in my opinion. (Many years ago, I used to race cars and am familiar with those characteristics that make a car road worthy and "fun to drive'), this car fills that bill to a tee. ENJOY!!! Unfortunately, I traded in my VW on a 2014 Factory Certified Pre-Owned Subaru Outback Limited 2.5L, Dec. 6, 2016. I needed a vehicle just a little bit higher because of my aging knees. The Subaru has proven to be a very solid vehicle, and goes thru almost any type of weather. As I write this, we are getting 31.8 MPG driving around our town and area. Pretty good I think.
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Don't Do it! Repair shop special!
Scott, 06/06/2010
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is fun to drive when it is not in the repair shop! I have replaced headlights, taillights, an airbag wire harness, radiator fan, trunk latch, ignition key tumbler, the paint on the interior peels, and I have had recall services done. I implore you, even with the warranty this vehicle is not the one! You will be on a first name basis with the auto techs at VW! They are very nice but I would prefer to be on the road and not at the shop!
Jetta GLI 2005 1.8 Turbo 20 Valves engine
ismael_1966, 02/23/2011
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car from new. Have some problems thats was cover by warranty and others that not since the car does not have warranty any more. The car has around 90,000 kms. Since new the car gave me a lot of problems with the windows falling inside the doors. Plagued with Door Locks problems. Radiator fans damage, the fuse box on top of the battery got damage. Brake light switch has damage two times. The engines has some problem to start in the morning, coolant temperature sensor has been replaced 3 times. Rear brakes make awfull noise 1n reverse. The car spend more time in the mechanic than with me. If you get a VW, sell it as soon as the warranty is finish or you will go broke!