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4.75 out of 5 stars

Already Broken?

mhibuy, 06/17/2008
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought the first New Jetta 5 speed in my area. I have had it in the shop several times. The speakers rattle in the door, the gearshift knob top broke off, gasket replacement, etc. The newest one that truly upsets me is the "Airbag Fault" idiot light that is on now. WOW @ 55,000 miles should we have to replace an igniter for the passenger side airbag for more than 300.00 dollars?

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car to have and drive

Bill Shirley, 07/27/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Jetta Diesel SW w/auto, gets over 40 mpg in town and upward to 48 mpg on the highway. No problems, only been to the dealer for scheduled maintenance. Totally recommend, good on city and highway driving, could not recommend enough, great car.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

2005 VW Jetta Wagon GLS TDI

joshdkatz, 01/10/2006
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GL TDI 4dr Wagon (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

First of all, my fuel economy is awesome. I have been getting upwards of 40 mpg in combined highway / city driving. It is generally very fun to drive. It has a very smooth and forgiving clutch and shifter. It has good pickup and can go pretty fast. I've had a few problems though. My window on my driver's side fell off the track and needed to be put back on. Thankfully it was covered under warranty. Now, I am developing some trouble with my speakers. But generally, this car is pretty nice.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Frustrated beyond belief

frustrated77, 08/01/2013
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Nothing but trouble. Wiring issues, now transmission hard shifts. Problem is extremely common via Google search. VW dealership just says needs new transmission and denies knowing anything about it, though there has even been at least one attempted class action lawsuit. DO NOT BUY!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Jetta Rock(et)

Van Egmont, 10/11/2006
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Other than an issue with a sensor this car absolutely rocks. Driving it is so much fun. You can kick back in comfort and cruise or lean forward and rocket past most anything on the road. Ours is a 2005.5 which is the newer model. It came with everything on the newer models but with a lower price. You can't go wrong with a European import!!!!

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