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The Best Jetta EVER!
Jason, 06/03/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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This car is absolutely the best Jetta ever built. This is my 2nd Jetta owned and it won't be my last. The gas milage is great. 27 in the city and 33 on the highway. The new body style also gives the car the room it needs in the back seat. Plus, probably the best feature, this car just got named the safest car on the road right now. It aced the side impact crash tests! Overall the car fits me and my family perfectly!
3rd jetta
doc, 06/06/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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my third. had a gen 3 and 4. traded the 4 for the gen 5. wanna turbo it later. a little on the slow side for me. but it keeps up with normal cars. sounds system would rock if my door panels didnt rattle with it hahah. only problom i have seen. love the car.
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New Jetta in Orlando
Jeff In Orlando, 05/15/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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This New Jetta is awesome. Performance is unbelievable. Its German design is unique and pleasant to the eye.
My 1st VW is simply fantastic....
Steve, 06/16/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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This being my first VW, I was unsure what to expect. I know that it was the ONLY vehicle I test drove that just "felt" right; great feel & handling. The quality appeared greater in this vehicle as well. The outward appearance is sleek & the features are more intuitive than with other cars I drove. I LOVE to drive it! I'm a satisfied customer of the new Jetta.
Nice Car
Tom , 05/15/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I just bought this car today and had to write in. I really love it. The interior looks and feels like an Audi. More expensive now but I think it is worth it. Will write in again after a few months have gone by tell let everyone know what I still think.
Midwest Jetta
romeopeeler , 06/20/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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Overall a very satisfying little car. Yes, little. The backseat is for smaller children not good sized adults. I of course knew that going in but I was always going to be the driver and I wanted mileage. The diesel is surprisingly quick and the manual trans gearing is spaced just right. 46 to 50 MPG is normal and the ride rivals wifes A6 Audi! For anyone needing transportation plus a fun ride and tremendous mileage I suggest looking and driving a Jetta.
Problems Already
Problems, 07/11/2008
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my 2005 Jetta used with around 30K miles on it and have had it just over a year. I love the looks of it and have enjoyed having the vehicle until now. My vehicle had 42K miles on it when I started hearing a rattling noise. Come to find out, I had to have most of my engine replaced! When I went to pick it up, I drove about 1 block from the dealership when my car started jerking and wouldnt always accelerate when the gas was applied. I immediately drove it right back to the dealership and now I'm needing a whole new transmission! Thank God all this is covered under warranty but I don't think it's right that a car with so few miles should be having so many major problems!
WOW! Best New Vehicle I've Owned!
Ron, 12/27/2007
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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My VW Jetta is everything I expected it to be. The fit and finish are first rate. No rattles or odd noises. The ride is right on target for a vehicle this size and the handling is great. The HUGE trunk is a very big plus. My fuel economy has been much better than stated on the sticker. Traveling through New England in October of 2007, and traveling on major roads along with the various State Police crusers at 80 mph, I got 34.5 mpg. The fuel milage was calculated from the last fill up and the amount of fuel needed to fill up again. I've owned Saabs etc., but for the money, you just can't go wrong with a VW Jetta. It feels like a very expensive car, but at a working mans price.
Unhappy Camper
Jimbo Jones, 06/21/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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Much nicer car than the previous model in every way...fit and finish and quality of materials is second to none..unfortunately, have owned the car for 3 weeks and it has been in the shop 3 times (still in there after 6 days)...the first time was after the first 5 miles...with an undiagnosed problem
Overall a very good economy car
Erin C, 05/18/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The Jetta is a great car. The base model doesn't have a ton of power, but it will get out of its own way for sure. The front seats are comfortable for a small car. The back seat is very tight. Kids and small adults fit fine, anyone larger will have a hard time. The automatic trunk release is a nice feature also. The cruise control works great and isn't 'jerky' like some vehicles. There is some road noise when driving but the great monsoon stereo will cover that up. There should be more pockets or storage areas in the Jetta, the cup holders are placed in a weird spot and are not very convenient, but there are 3 in the middle and two more in the glove box (not sure why).
makes me more mad every day
jd, 07/18/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I bought my 2004 gli 1.8t in April of 2004. I test drove a R32 first, but the gli caught my eye. I drove it next and liked its performance and style. At around 2,000 miles a loud sound started coming from the rear somewhere, it almost sounds like brakes , but I wonder if its some kind of tension on metal. Anyway its anoying as it can be. Also, the gear shifter keeps poping off. I have taken the car to the dealership to get both of these problems fixed. They told me that they fixed the shifter but its still doing it. They told me that they couldn't figure out the noise in the rear and to bring it the car back some other time. Its got 16,000 on it now and is pissing me off more each day.
I love this car!
mtguy, 07/29/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I've had the vehicle only a short time, but have driven over 6,000 miles. I'm totally impressed with how fun it is to drive, it's features, and its performance. I've had no problems, and when I took it for the 5,000 mile service, I was treated extremely well. I've been totally impressed by the car and by Volkswagen all around. I've not had the car long, but I'm definately a return buyer in the future.
Regret it
slm, 05/17/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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A nice car but a week later I really regret not buying the Mazda3 sedan we looked at. The Mazda was more fun to drive, bigger inside and a lot less money! I definitely know what I will be trading my Jetta for as soon as I can. The Jetta is nice but not worth the price.
Can't beat the GLI! True sports sedan!
PSIGLI, 08/01/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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This car has as much luxury as an Audi, much of the driveterrain is Audi, it has a big brake kit like the Audi TT, and the 1.8T motor and tranny are from the Audi A4. The real aluminum dash, recaro seats, and suspension are awesome. Get the GIAC chip it rocks this car, adds 30-40hp and its not dealer traceable. Turbo is smooth, gearing is awesome, this car is a true sleeper and underrated. For the luxury and build quality under the hood in the trunk everything this is a great bang for the buck, the only thing nicer maybe a BMW 3-Series or an Audi. This car drives and handles so smooth, around turns you want to feed the engine more. I get 26 mpg thanks to the really nice trip computer / screen usually found in more expensive cars.
Love this Turbo Jetta 1.8
Keiffer, 08/01/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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They shouldn't have stopped making this Jetta GLI. Those who got the last of the 2005 Jetta before the new one came out are a lucky bunch. I was very relunctant to buy a Jetta after owning an Audi, Infiniti, and Acura but after test driving the Jetta GLI Turbo, I was sold. It's performance matches the Audi A4 quattro's which we still own. It's turbo engine makes it very quick taking off especially when you put it in the tiptronic (5 speed automatic) mode. My only complaint is the seats - although they are sporty and they make for a fun ride manuevering curves, I still miss the luxury of my leather seats. But thats just me - I'm sure many are happy with the Recaro sport seats.
My Jetta
Samantha, 05/27/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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Over all I love my New Jetta. It drives great with lots of pick-up. I have fun driving it. the interior is awesome and it makes driving at night fun with the red and blue vw lights.
I'm having a blast driving! Great car...
MonMunoz, 08/03/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I am a first time Jetta owner and I am so happy that I got it. The new Jetta style is hot, classy and it's so much fun to drive. I am extremely excited and happy about it. The warranty is great and the dealership was super friendly and it was an easy transaction.
The best car ever
Moncho, 08/02/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I've been a Volkwagen guy since 1988 when i took a ride in a VW Fox. I Also have a 2003 Jetta 1.8T and a 2001 Bettle. I ahve had no problems at all with any of them. So far this is the best Volkwagen ever, it run fast and it looks great.
Good car
jenn, 05/27/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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I love the style and feel of this car. It's very fun to drive and speedy. The only thing I'm not crazy about is how noisy it is at first starting the car. It's much roomier then the old version with an upgraded sound sytem... I love it.
It saved my life!
Happy, 08/05/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I've been very happy with my Jetta. If it weren't for my VW, I would not be writing this. I was driving on the freeway when a pick up in front of me had a blowout, lost control and made did a 180 right in front of me at 75 mph. I hit the brakes and turned right - ABS and the traction control kicked in. It kept the car in perfect control. The '03 Camry I traded in had neither system. I would probably not have made it. How can anyone sell a car without these systems? Thank you VW!
Solid car, MSRP pricey
mike ogle, 12/16/2008
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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This is third Jetta we have owned, Bought new body style, $28K MSRP 5spd chosen to try and improve power of 2.5 and package 2 which puts it near to entry level luxury vehicles but so does the price. Interior design is superb, tops in class I would say, high quality plastics for most part, with a few cost cutting exceptions. Black exterior with beige interior and real wood accents, very impressive. Leather seats have held up well, no wear apparent after 64K miles. Reliability problems have been minimal with exception of stereo system which has been disappointing. Overall a nice vehicle, plan on moving to a used Audi A4 in next few months to upgrade handling and power
2005 and One-half Is Superb!
Dan, 08/09/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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This car is an absolute joy to drive! It has that solid, self-assured feel of German automotive engineering that exudes quality and performance. The only reason that I didn't give it all "10s" across the board is that there are cars out there with better performance, design, and comfort...but they cost more than twice as much! Interior features, fit and finish is outstanding. Ride and cornering are excellent. Get-up-and-go...it has plenty! The multi-function display, digital climate control, and the premium sound system with XM radio all contribute to a great driving experience. I will be a loyal VW customer after this.
New Jetta: More Than My Money's Worth
J D, 08/18/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I was pleasantly surprised by the New Jetta. Bought the 2.5 without premium package (but not Value Package.) With incentives the price was $20,264. Surprisingly, all the goodies from my A4 3.0 are there, plus more, like rain-sensing wipers and auto headlights. Handling is way crisper than Edmunds' review would have you believe, and power is quite adequate if not barnburning. Six speed Tiptronic transmission is the only auto tranny in this price range with more than four gears - - makes all the difference. Seats are really comfortable (very firm as is typical of Germans.) Although assembled in Puebla Mexico the workmanship (so far) is absolutely first rate. No complaints whatever. Great value!
I love this car!
Will Smithhart, 06/14/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I am thrilled with my 6-speed manual Jetta GLI. The only negatives I can think of are the lack of a center console and the very short first gear that almost makes you want to start out in second. However, it is without a doubt the most fun driving experience I have ever had in any car, and I love hearing the turbo whistle after 2000 rpms. it looks awesome with the ground effects, 18-inch rims, and Recaro racing seats-all of which come stock with the GLI. The clutch is extremely smooth, the breaks are perfect, good air conditioning and easy-to use controls, and an excellent stereo system. I would definitely suggest this vehicle to anyone who wants a good blend between power and practicality.
My Third Jetta
bonnie, 12/18/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I just traded in my Jetta for the new 2005 Jetta. I love this car! I have owned a 2000 TDI and a 2005 Jetta. What an upgrade from the previous vehicles.
Nothing but frustration
Jessica, 05/28/2010
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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This vehicle is enjoyable to drive and not bad on the design. However, as far as quality, I have had nothing but problems since I drove it off the lot. Between the recalls and the other problems I've had with it, it is in the shop more than on my driveway. The list of problems is extensive ranging from the latch on the trunk to the wiring and the brakes. I would not recommend purchasing this vehicle.
Nothin' Betta than a Jetta
Darryl, 01/16/2006
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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I love everything about this car. It handles great and has outstanding acceleration when you need it. It has a very comfortable ride and is very fun to drive.
New Jetta Rocks!
NRH, 06/26/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I love this car! I've had my New Jetta for 3 months now, and I couldn't be more pleased with it. The handling is outstanding, and the interior wouldn't be out of place in a luxury car. I used to have a Ford Explorer, and was looking for a fun car to have; something nice but affordable. This is it. Anyone looking for a luxury car without the price; this car is for you. The build quality is amazing. Just feeling the texture of the materials, and the way the car handles and rides on rough roads is amazing.
Great car... But BEWARE!!!!
Luftlinea, 01/02/2009
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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Bought this certified pre-owned car with 25,000 miles. Although it was 3 yrs old... It seemed new. Friends and family love this little car. I have gotten many compliments at stop lights. Here are a few problems I have experienced. Some rattling sounds. Have taken it to dealer twice to fix, but panels keep coming loose. Cold start is very load and diesel like... They say its normal. Wiper come on for no reason. There was one occasion where trunk release did not work. Had to replace the gas tank release mechn. Word of advise... I have extended warranty until 74,000 mi. Do not be afraid to take it back to get fixed. Every is great at the dealership. They know me by name.
For the Value Edition you get a lot
davbev, 05/13/2006
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New Value Edition PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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I have had this car for almost a year and I still love to drive it. It has a lot of get up and go and I love burning through the gears. The stereo is pretty good considering it is the Value Edition and I love the front end styling. For around $18,000 you aren't going to find a much better car. I leased mine for $158 a month. I have had no problems at all. I just got back from North Carolina, a 10 and a half hour drive for me and it was comfortable enough for just two short gas stops. I would like to get a GLI next with even more power with exterior styling.
Love this car! Will not be my last VW!!
Laurie, 11/13/2010
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Bout this car from a private party, July 2010. It is NOT the tdi, the 1.8l. I am 20 years old, so you can imagine how I drive my car. Fiance and I are both active firefighters, this car goes through it all. I drive it to work and college every day, also on shopping trips over 100 miles away. Car runs wonderfully, you can't even hear it running. I did hit a deer, was very impressed with the durability of the car. The driver door held up beautifully, and the window shattered just like it was supposed to. There are no problems with anything on this car, must say it is the best investment I have made. I will be buying another VW, just not the turbo diesel! Too many problems with those.
My First German Car
Jetta Fan, 01/08/2009
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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I bought 2.5 Jetta couple of weeks back. Love the car. It's fun to drive. I drove Focus for 5yrs before buying used Jetta. The car had 78k miles, hoping to drive for another 80k. Since I bought it from Ford dealership, the dealer didn't give any warranty on my Jetta. This is a great Winter car. I live in Michigan and this year it's snowing really hard. The car got ABS and traction control. It drives great in snow and slippery roads. The car is small, but heavier than Corolla and Accord. Very Solid !
Great Car
John, 11/29/2006
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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This car has excellent handling, great fuel economy, and is a real blast on twisty roads. The Goodyear tires are great in the wet and dry. The only problem with the summer tires is the need for winter tires and rims. The ride is a little stiff but well worth it when you want to play boy racer. Overall this is an excellent car.
Buyer Beware
Tony, 07/08/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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At first I really liked this car. Sure the Value Edition limited my choices, but the car came with a lot of standard features anyway. For the price, it almost seemed to good to be true. Unfortunately, it was. It's been downhill since I drove it off the lot. A sensor problem with the door locks required VW techs at corporate to help diagnose and fix. Then there was the recent recall due to fuel line problems. But the real clincher for me is the ride. I can't believe someone described it as "smooth" unless they just got the car. Up to about 1300 miles, it was smooth. But once the suspension got broken in, it now rides like a horse-n-buggy. I would not buy this car knowing what I know now.
Recaro sSeats Look Good, but...
Goldie, 01/11/2007
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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The car is great. It's fun to drive, it looks good, and it's not too expensive. But seriously...those front seats are just way too narrow. I'm not abnormally huge, but I just can't stand sitting in them for more than an hour or so. And the backs seats are made for toddlers. They have no leg room at all. Everything else is cool. The Tiptronic transmission shifts well, the features and controls are great. The trunk is huge, and nothing has really gone wrong. The only other complaints I have would be the low front clearance (I scrape it on everything) and the low profile tires. A crack in the road in Houston blew out two tires and dented the rims. Oops. All in all, though, this is a great Volkswagen.
Good Car
Tiffany, 06/24/2008
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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I actually bought this car because we were moving over to Europe and thought it would be easier to find parts for. WRONG! Because it was made American spec we have a really hard time getting parts. However, I have not needed to order to many things besides oil filters or air filter, thank goodness. It drives nice, but could be roomier. My husband is 5'10" and has a hard time fitting in it. The backseat is not as big as people say. I have a 10month and his rear facing car seat will only fit in the center of the back seat. And when my husband is driving his car seat gets pushed up into a vertical position. Not very safe. I would not recommend this car for people with young children.
I Love My Jetta
Michael , 08/19/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I love my Jetta. Is my second Jetta, I have a 2005 GLI for my boyfriend to drive. I fell in love with the Jetta. The had to have one myself. I love the new style and feel of the interior. I have found myself finding excuses to get in the car and and drive to be driving it.
Love It!!!!!
wallerdawg, 06/12/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I'm LOVIN the new Jetta!!! I used to have a 2000 Jetta and I loved it for me, but my passengers hated being cramped. The 2005 Jetta is AWESOME!!! I was able to pile 3 adults in the back seat and they weren't too cramped! I was shocked!!! The transmission is great! I love the sports setting! I didn't like the faux wood trim in the top of the line Jetta and didn't want the satellite radio.
Awesome new Jetta, wish gas was cheaper
Irene, 09/21/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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First time buyer of a VW or any German car, and I must say that the reputation of the performance and handling of the new Jetta stands strong. The car is very sturdy on freeways, the tiptronic kicks in smoothly when accelerating between speeds for that extra oomph of power and you hardly know when you are going over 70 mph. Handles superb turning and lane changes. I've never been issued a speeding ticket before, but I just might now! Love the color (got the Graphite Blue). Great, modern interior and exterior look, LOVE the new chrome grill, super speakers, moonroof. Just wish that the fuel efficiency was better - I've been filling up about $35/week which is a dent...but decent.
Wouldn't Drive Anything Else
Troy Bailey, 10/01/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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Having looked at several cars I kept coming back to the Volkswagen Jetta 2.5. I looked at the Saab 9-3, Subaru Legacy, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and all may have had more power; what they lacked was a personality and features that the Jetta has. I get more compliments on this car than anyother car I have owned. People stop me at the gas station and don't believe what kind of VW it is. I consider it a baby Phaeton! This is the seventh car that I have owned and it is far superior to any of the rest.
Very nice!
Jaidev, 06/14/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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Traded in my 2001.5 V6 Passat for this car. Excellent build quality. Fun to drive. The tiptronic 6 speed transmission is a marvel of modern engineering. It works better than the manual transmission on my Passat. Fuel economy is also great for a 5 cyl. car. There is no difference in mileage between the manual and the automatic with tiptronic. Although from certain angles it does resemble the Corolla a little bit, if you see it from the front, there is no mistaking the chrome grille.
Great Car for a Teen
JettaGirl, 10/03/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I'm 17 years old and my dad bought me a 2005 Jetta in January. It is so great for me, it has great gas mileage and I can count on it since it is brand new right off the lot. The styling is really trendy and hip ecpecially in the galatic blue (like mine). The new redesigned Jettas are really luxurious inside, but the exterior styling is not that great.
Great Car
ckeel4, 04/25/2007
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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I bought this car for my wife in late 2005. She absolutely loves it and will probably keep it for many years to come. I love the heated seats (also does great in the snow). Its size is comparable to an Accord or Camry. I feel it matches up better in fact with a BMW 3 series. It is remarkably similar to a 2002-2005 Audi A4 and the size of the old Passat. Very few downsides show through on the car. The driver compartment aggravates me as I like to rest my leg in the middle of the car, in the VW this falls right on a sharp edge. Also, the wheels are susceptible to scratches.
Luv the VW
Tallulah, 08/16/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I love, love, love my new VW! I feel Llke I am driving an expensive car but, I'm not. I went from a Ford to VW and I could not be happier. It is good on gas, it's so cute, and has an awesome stereo system in it!
Noises and Rattles
Stan, 10/01/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I have had my VW Jetta for three months. It makes a horrible noise when starting (after sitting several hours), dealer says its normal :(... (secondary air pump?). Have also had several dash rattles and speaker noise. Dealer ordered repair kit for speakers, but there is no fix possible for engine noise (sounds like a diesel when first starts). I am a first and probably a last timw VW owner.
The last of a dying breed...
Mike, 06/13/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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Good overall vehicle. Decent gas mileage, plenty of available power, smooth opertation. It's a heavy car that needs more power to compensate.
My First Jetta
First VW , 10/05/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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This is my first VW or import car for that matter. I am a huge fan of the New Jetta, I love all the features. It feels like I am driving a BMW that I paid 50 million dollars for. I purchased the 5-speed 2.5, and my only complaint is that my back gets sore from riding long trips. The seats don't provide much support and are pretty stiff.
Germans do it better!
Lulu, 07/18/2008
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This was my first brand new car and I've been completely happy with it. The base line model (GL) doesn't feel very base line with remote key less entry, power windows/locks, CD AM/FM and cassette, cruise control, chrome trim accents and those cool purple dash board lights. It's comfortable, reliable, nice to drive and gets good mileage. Servicing is reasonably priced and so is the car itself. I don't think the signal lights staying on were manufacturer default, but operator malfunction. Here's a tip, turn the lights OFF and they won't run your battery down. Good luck backing up in that ION. (that's a bad shape)
The 4 Cylinder Jetta Sucks!
Jewel2, 12/16/2008
2005 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have not had this car for a year yet and I'm already having problems. Like other owners, I have electrical problems with check engine lights coming on, coolant lights and all seem to be "fine" when checked by mechanics. Also the transmission sticks when driving. It sometimes jerks when trying to accelerate going uphill. My driver's side door squeaks when I open it. I've lost a hubcap and on a rainy day the tires slip. Also the fuel economy sucks on the highway as well so I'm left wondering, why did I buy this car?
Totally Outstanding - Love It!
Jsparks, 10/05/2005
2005 Volkswagen Jetta New 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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This car is the best I have ever owned. The Tiptronic is a really sweet option and the rain-sensing wipers are awesome...especially here in Seattle!! The drive is smooth and you can feel the tires grip the road. Driving in the rain on wet pavement with the ESP is like driving on dry pavement. I would recommend this car to everyone that wants a high-end quality vehicle for an affordable price!