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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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Joshua writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review
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interstate throttle responce is incredible

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no room not roomy at all it's an optical illusian

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I Love It — Not to much to complain about just that sometimes it breaks... but onto the good it's a 6 speed manual and will cruise comfortably at 120 mph and speedo reads 160 not to shabby on performance 200 whp i like it and recommend it

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Matt writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition Review
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everything lol

Cons

paint chips easy...parts are expensive

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Review For A 1.8t Jetta — love the care all around great ride extreamly fun to drive great interior sound system is solid for stock system. seat are comfortable and heated only problem is i wish i would of had the car brand new the people who owned it before me didn't take proper care of it or it would of been fine

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Alisha writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review
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it's quick, a 6 speed and great on gas

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its kinda small

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Love It — I absolutely love my car! It's a 6 speed so it's fun to drive. It's so cute! It's very sporty looking. It's quick and handles great! So good on gas. Very reliable! I haven't had any major problems with it. Definitely a keeper!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Mark writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 Review
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Performance , Comfort and gas mileage

Cons

Maintanence costs

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Awesome Car As Long As Mechanically It Behaves! — Ive concluded that VWs are the best and most enjoyable cars to drive, but when something breaks, you better have a deep pocket! With that said, if you consider a VW...especially a VR6, GET THE WARRANTY!! trust me on this one!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Charlene writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T Review
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It is the best work car

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Too small for my family

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My Jetta — Great Mileage. It is a strong runner. It is an R title but it runs great. Goes great in the snow. Gets like 32 mg. It is fun to drive. I love my heated seats and sunroof. Just a little small for my growing family.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Hayes writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0 Review
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The handling

Cons

The acceleration

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Great For College Girl But Not For Someone With A Passion For Cars — This is a great car for a college girl but i need something with more speed. It handles great and rides smooth but if it only had more power. Its reliable but when work needs to be done be prepared to pay for it.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Tyler writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2.0 Review
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awsome car

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no complaints

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Jetta — Car works great but still lots of room for upgrades such as intake, turbo, exhaust and so on. also have big plans for the extreior. car is easy on gas even with a heavy foot. last words drive one and you'll love it

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Tim writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T Review
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The looks

Cons

Its German

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Black Jetta — The jetta is a wonderfull car. It gets good good gas milage. It handles better than most cars its size do. The turbo really gives it the boost you can sometimes use. It also has a very sleek look to it.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Dan writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T Review
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it is agile and sporty

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small sometimes, getting old

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Review Of My Jetta — Great Acceleration and handling. fun to drive. turbo kicks whenever i need it. Well constructed. Low maintenance. Good mileage.. lots of options for aftermarket tuning/upgrades. silver is a good color to have doesnt show all the dirt and dust.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Claude writes:
2003 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8T Review
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jus too swwwwwwwwwtttttttttttttt

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probs with airflow meter

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Jus Perfect For Me — accerleration no de joke....brakin walai one tym ...top speed stunna...man trust me jetta is one swt investment made by vw....not too heavy not too light make accaleration n handling top o de line....u jus got to try

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Cost $5,833 Average Instant Market Value $6,992 Average Instant Market Value $6,837 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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