2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS review from North America
"A fun car that with some quirks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I got it, the center brake light was disconnected and the left rear break light was missing.
My center console latch broke at 10000 km.
Car consumes around half a quart of oil per 8000 km.
Front and rear speakers sounded really bad during it's second winter. This was especially apparent when the temperature dropped below -20 C. Now that it is spring, they are fine.
AM radio started having poor reception at 24000 km.
Black velour seats are beginning to fade slightly.
General comments?
The car is pretty fun to drive even for the 2.0 L engine.
The car handles well and is good on gas.
Mechanically, the car has been very reliable. Will always get you from point A to B. It's just the little things.
The interior is really nice. The nicest interior in it's class.
The car is pricey, but comes with a lot of features such as heated seats. Overall I am happy with it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Gasoline Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 25000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 30th March, 2004 |