Used 2003 Volkswagen Golf for Sale near Longview, TX
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Overview
The Volkswagen Golf hatchback was available in two basic trim packages for 2003. The Golf GL came in either a two-door or a four-door version, with either a 115-hp, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gas engine or a 90-hp, 1.9-liter diesel engine with the TDI (turbo direct injection) feature. The four-door, higher-end Golf GLS, meanwhile, was available with the same two engines. A five-speed manual transmission was standard equipment, while a four-speed automatic was optional.
The big news for 2003 was that both the GL and the GLS came with expanded lists of standard features. The GL received power windows, a CD player, and cruise control as added standard equipment for the model year. Air conditioning, power door locks, dual airbags, anti-lock brakes, and a tilt/telescopic steering column were some of the other features available on the GL. The GLS received a power sunroof as standard equipment for the first time.
Drivers seemed to most appreciate the "fun" factor associated with the Golf, and also cited its value, handling, peppy power, and safety features as positive points. On the downside, reliability and quality-control issues were noted by some drivers.
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Neal B
Reviewed a 2003 Volkswagen Golf on Jan 6, 2008
This car never missed a beat.
Andrew L
Reviewed a 2003 Volkswagen GL 2.0 on Jul 20, 2008
It's been a good little hatch so far. Build quality is easily the best of its class, particularly for the year I looked. Extremely stable on the highway as you'd expect from a German car. Engine is weak about 5000rpm and sounds like a blender but has good midrange torque in any gear. Interior is surprisingly practical given the small size. Manual transmission much better than the automatic but shifter is a bit sloppy. Steering is pretty good, suspension could be firmed up, brakes are good.
Brendan K
Reviewed a 2003 Volkswagen GL 1.9 TDI on Nov 1, 2007
I like this car as its a good all rounder and a pleasure to drive
Nabil A
Reviewed a 2003 Volkswagen GL 1.9 TDI on Jan 6, 2008
Even though it's a three door compact car, the Golf V amazed me with its superb stability, handling and cornering. Corners I could barely do at 50kph with really good cars (406, Daewoo Leganza, 206 and 306 sedan etc.) I could skim at 120kph easily. At first it's a bit scary seeing how the car gives you no sense at all of what is going on outside, but once you push it you get to see how far the limit is. My Canadian model was moderately equipped (air conditioning, although it never worked, power steering, ABS, ESP, daylight running lights, alloys, but no electric window lifts, no fog lamps and no sunroof. The car's only drawback is its fifth gear (I wonder why they put it in there at all - just so that they don't produce a 4 gear car? Pffft). In fourth, you can play at 180 all you want, and the car won't even go over the red line, ie. you're slightly over 4000rpm when you hit 160 at fourth, and 180 will be slightly around 4600. The Engine has pulled 6500rpm at fourth to reach way over 180.
2003 Volkswagen Golf Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| GLS 1.9 TDI | $19,285 |
| GL 2.0 TDI sedan | $17,495 |
| GLS 2.0 | $18,095 |
| CL | -- |
| GL 2.0 Sedan | $16,070 |
| GL 1.9 TDI | $17,295 |
| GL 2.0 | $15,870 |
| CL 2dr | -- |
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