Overview & Reviews
Volkswagen eliminates the GLX trim level for wagons -- this means that those who prefer the VR6 engine to the 1.8T engine will have to stick with the sedan. As a consolation, GLS wagons equipped with the 1.8T are eligible for a premium package, which bundles traditional GLX content like power seats, automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, rain-sensing wipers, wood interior trim and a trip computer. Additionally, VW has made the 1.8T available on both the GL sedan and wagon. GLs now have power windows and mirrors, cruise control and a CD player, while the GLS gets a standard sunroof and alloy wheels. All Jettas are available with stability control (ESP), heated seats and the Monsoon sound system. Other changes include a ULEV rating for the 2.0-liter four-cylinder, redesigned cupholders and backlit buttons on the standard stereo head unit.
- Powerful 1.8T and VR6 engines, fuel-efficient TDI powerplant, fun to drive, comfortable ride, rich interior materials, loads of standard features, solid build quality.
- More expensive than most small sedans and wagons, tight rear-seat legroom.
User Reviews:
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Reliable and still love it - 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
By ADub - October 12 - 4:50 pmPurchased this car new in summer 2003 with the intention to keep it a very long time. Now has 105k miles. Stayed on top of recommended maintenance and have only had to replace a glow plug at a dealer for $130 and a sensor, possibly for water temp, for $140 at a trusted auto shop. Thats it! I recommend finding a shop with a former VW tech or someone with TDI knowledge for maintenance and repairs. Mileage is still outstanding at around 50 mpg highway and 44 city.
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stay away!! - 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
By lori - October 5 - 10:00 amI owned a 10 year old car with over 100 thousand miles on it that had less problems than the jetta. In two years I have been in and out of the service department over 14 times...Air conditioning drainage leak in my roof, two dead batteries, coolant leak, all four breaks needed to be replaced, broken ash tray, broken cup holder, passanger chair motor broke, Passanger window motor broke twice, drivers side window motor broke three times, emmissions gas leak into cabin, emmissions workshop complication, etc... Need I go on? It may be a really attractive car, but it isnt worth the constant headache and time lost!! Just stay away!!
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Oh yhea what a ride - 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
By hockey madness - October 5 - 10:00 amI have had my GLI for 6 months. What a great ride. The car loves to go fast. The car handles fantastic and has lots of passing power to spare. The GLI has a great look inside and out. What a cool feature heated seats!!!! This car is Sweet!!!! Take one for a test drive it is worth it.
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Love my new Wolfsburg! - 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
By mcrowley1 - October 5 - 10:00 amThis Jetta is a blast to drive. Smooth power from the 1.8 Turbo engine and gobs of passing power without even downshifting. Love the BBS wheels and sport suspension that came with the Wolfsburg, and the exclusivity is nice, too. Great build quality. I have owned many Japanese nameplate cars, and this is on a par with them. I would buy this again in a heartbeat!
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VW saved my life - 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
By Cayla - September 27 - 6:56 pmI love this car!It saved my life! I will always trust this car. I flipped my jetta 6 times going over 100 miles an hour and was ejected from the car because I wasnt wearing my seatbelt. I pretty much walked away. I only have a broken arm and cracked my back from the ejection. No cuts or anything. The window air bags protected me from glass and other objects. I would have uploaded the picture to prove it but theres no up load for pictures. Anyway, if youre going to get a car get a VW. The best car ever:) promise!
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Where does my oil go? - 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
By shawndugan - September 23 - 3:20 amMy Jetta is a beautiful car to behold, but under the hood is a different story. I purchased the car with 40,000 miles on it, so I understand that not everything is going to be perfect, but this is unbelievable. In the first thousand miles it drank 3 quarts of oil. I went to the dealer and the tech there told me that it is acceptable for the car to burn a quart every thousand miles. What? I am very unhappy and he tells me that they stopped making that engine 2.0 L because of the problem. I bought the car to avoid things like this and now for the next 6 years I have to check my oil every time I fill up. I wish someone would have told me, so I`m telling you, don`t buy this car!
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Fun to drive, awful to own - 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
By j palum - September 12 - 11:50 pmA stone lodged in the brakes, the front grilled chipped from a small stone hitting it on the road, the front drivers side window fell inside the door on a cold day, the car had problems starting if the temperature was below 0 degrees, it also bogged down on the highway if you turned on the air conditioning, the power fuse blew and stranded my wife on the highway, the tires lasted less than 50,000 miles, the torsion bar for the trunk stiffened making it serious exercise to open the trunk, the clip on the armrest cover broke, and the "mag" wheels peeled. It handled well and got good gas mileage, but it wasnt worth the hastle.
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Best GERMAN Automobile - 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
By United4Life - September 12 - 10:00 amBest German automobile. Excellent drive and excellent overall.
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Great Overall Car - 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
By avusblue - August 28 - 2:00 amSolid, "Euro" feeling ride and handling. The Jetta feels like a miniature Audi. Great quality interior. Very comfortable ergonomics, and the seats themselves are top notch. Styling is more classy than the competition. Nice details abound, like the beautifully crafted headlights. Again, fit and finish make me think Audi. I especially like the nicely illuminated gauges and switches at night. My average over 5,500 miles has been 28.1 mpg with the 2.0 and 5 speed. Its peppy in normal everyday driving and has a fat torque curve - enough power for my needs. Those that want more can choose the Turbo. I havent had a single problem with the car.
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This is a truely amazing car - 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
By rizk.ds - August 23 - 9:32 pmIve been driving this car for months now, and it has been my first car, hopefully my last. Im at 260k+ miles and everything is good.
