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2003 Volkswagen Jetta User Reviews

2003 Volkswagen Jetta Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 100 reviews

  • Performance:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 5
  • Appearance:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5
  • Overall:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 45 reviews
"power" 43 reviews
"fuel economy" 38 reviews
"handling" 29 reviews
"speed" 15 reviews
CONS
"power" 12 reviews
"expensive car" 12 reviews
"seat" 7 reviews
"high maintenance" 7 reviews
"fuel economy" 6 reviews

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Jessica writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0 Review
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MPG, handling, fit & finish, looks, driving comfort (I own a manual 5 speed), cargo capacity, reliability

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Upkeep is a bit on the expensive side because she is an import, after all...

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I Call Her Zoe. All Volkswagens Need A Name. She's Been With Me Through Thick And Thin. — The nicest part about the VW Jetta is its reliability. I've had to fix a few minor things in the course of our 5 year relationship, and most of those due to I uncerimoniously and rudely decided to get into an accident (whups) and destroyed the entire oil system. She's a beaut, tho, despite how hard I drive her she never says no and always treats me well. I love my car.

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Mike writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition Review
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Better then my SRT4 thats for sure.

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none!!!

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Sick Ass Car!!! — This car is amazing... i won't go anything but German ever agian build qaulity is top notch. 1.8T engine is quick and has lots of aftermarket support... mods will come soon. suspension is sweet and the interior is the best tones of features and insainly comfortable.

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Michel writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T Review
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VW, definetly built for drivers

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maintenance is a must, as long as you keep up with oil changes and premium gas, your are good to go. Parts are expensive

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My First Vw — A good car overall. Small engine for the size of car but turbo makes a difference. 180hp, good acceleration, the interior is very nice, the factory Monsoon stereo is great so are the heated seats

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Kobus writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDi Review
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Bieng a diesel it can easily travel 900km on a tank.

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Service intervals at each 15000Km is a bit annoying.

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It Is To Tdi For.. — I had the opportunity to drive this vehicle from Johannesburg down to Cape Town, and back in December 2006. We had a fully loaded boot, with a trailer. The nice part is, that this TDI might only have about 80KW of power, but the amount of torque is upped, due to the diesel engine. It easily cruises in the drive gear, and passing traffic only requires planting of the right foot. I also love the interior styling, and attention to detail. All in all, a nice car.

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Diedrich writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDi Review
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Fuel mileage is great, Great looking car, great for 2 people on long trips, with luggage

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Expensive services, 0 leg room for rear passengers honda civic has more leg room in the back than this car.

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This Si A Very Nice Car! — I had an 02 Golf 2 Dr TDI, this car i miss because of the versatility of the wagon. The Jetta has better acceleration and about the same economy.

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sucker1259 writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0 Review
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I liked the leather seats and the way the car handles

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sunroof leaks, burns oil constantly and there is a horrible smell at alll times

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More Trouble Than It Is Wroth — My car has been ntohing but trouble since I purchased it in Nov. 2002. If I had known about the Lemon Law I would have used it. Service department(s) can't figure out the following: why it's burning a quart or more of oil every 500 miles, nor can they fix the terrible smell the car comes from the vents when it is running. The sunroof leaks so much that on more than three occasions there has been enough water on the driver's side to cover my shoes. I was told to buy or rent an air pressure hose to clean out the tubes leading from the sunroof from time to time! The manual does not mention this procedure as part of the maintenance I should be doing periodically. The engine light comes on frequently and this seems to be another problem the service department can't quite figure out. Jetta...........I will never buy another VW car.

Owner for 4 years, 6 months

Miles Driven per Year:10,000

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wolvernight writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8T Review
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Love My Car! — I love everything about my car... Its been 4 years already with my car and so far only thing is that after 3 years I have to let it heat up the first time I turn it on every day or it will not have all of its power... besides that its the best car I've had so far...

Owner for 4 years, 0 months

Miles Driven per Year:15,000

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jtadloc writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T Review
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I Really Enjoy My 03 Jetta 1.8t. It Is A Good Looking Car, With The Speed To Match. — The 03 jetta 1.8t is a great car. I really enjoy it. It has all of the features that I was looking for, as well as a quick little car. The only thing that im not fully impressed with is the Kickstick feature. It has been shifting on its own, but im sure that as soon as I can get it under control, it will not be an isue.

Owner for 0 years, 3 months

Miles Driven per Year:13,000

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Valeri writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta Review
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cheap, good performance

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service of mantenance is bad

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Almost Good — the cost of mantenaince is high, because the car often get problems, but in general the performance is good the car is not very fast, but is good for a common jetta

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Lita writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GL TDi Review
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It has an automatic transmission

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Everything else, leather seats, weak AC, doesn't want to work, etc, etc, etc.

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Not Worth It — I can't talk for all VW's but this one seems to be cursed or something, it's given me trouble since day 1.

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Cost $5,860 Average Instant Market Value $6,953 Average Instant Market Value $6,777 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 29 28 35
Horsepower 115 170 115
Crash Test Rating 5 5 5
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.5 41.5 42.5

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Reviews

Compact, Convenient And Comfortable By maverick111

One of the best german car vw Jetta, go for it. U ll not regret!! safety, handling, milage, cargo space, and style are incredible feature of the car. And, so far it is maintenance free!! Definitely, ... Read More

It probably has a little more road noise than the other luxury car I own but quieter than my 2010 pickup which is a crew cab. I don't do a lot of driving, my local town is 15 miles away. I go the the... Read More

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta Reviews

Nice Car By Bykaman

I love this car . Look so cool. Seat so comfortable . I love classic style inside car . Yes, this car fun to drive !!! Exterior size car good too, its middle car , not small not so big ! On gas its no... Read More

Excellent! I Would Purchase This Vehicle Again. By Treilae06

Fuel economy is awesome! Up front comfort is lacking. Lots of leg room for all passengers, especially in the rear. The car looks great, aggressive styling gives it a sporty look. DIY's will apprec... Read More

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta Reviews

Fun Car To Drive And Great Commuter By Coop181

Overall a great car - very fun, good fuel economy, sporty yet sophisticated. Has similar feel of luxury higher end 3 series BMW or c-class Benz without the added cost and gets better fuel economy. L... Read More

Been Great Reliable Car By rascalemt

This is an excellent commuter car that gets 45 + mpg, comfortable, performs very well in the rain and snow. When it's cold, the heated seats warm up quickly as does the motor. Recommend as a first ca... Read More

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Reviews

A Great Compromise Of Fun And Practical By newsmctado

Bought the 2009 Wolfsburg Jetta with the DSG transmission in June 2011 with 28K miles and have put 20K miles on it since. Very impressed all around. Absolutely great engine. DSG transmission makes ... Read More

Great Gas Saver! By rocketman_1

handles well, is well made, absolutely no problems so far. Considered a Prius, but this is much more fun to drive. We have driven this Jetta from FL. to NM twice, and found it to be very comfortable.... Read More

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2008 Volkswagen Jetta Reviews

Great Commuter Car. Would Buy One Again. By JeramyBa

I love the car. The only part that I was not a fan of was the special oil filter wrench. I am a do-it-yourselfer and I attempted to change the oil twice without the wrench resulting in a big fail. I h... Read More

Sleeper By Nate

this is a great car for first car buyers, family owners, sleeper car owners, pretty much anyone who wants to have a sweet car. I love everything about this car and it has had no real problems. I highl... Read More

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