2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Rating from euro car

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"this review is for the MK5 jetta 2.5 (2005 and a half and up) i got the 5 speed manual transmission... this car rocks... nice and sporty and still gets like 30 mpg... most comfortable car on earth... very reliable but not cheap to own at all... little things will break and you will just want to replace some things because there is a large after market for the vehicle... mine looks nothing like stock and i love it... even getting a new grill or headlights replaced cost double what something like a ford does because it is European.. everything needs like the bumper taken off or silly things like that, which hike the price up... DO NOT TAKE OUT A LOAN to buy this car.. it is A GREAT car.. my favorite ever, but u wont be able to handle its cost to own with a loan also.. the little things u will customize or may have to fix (not much needs to be fixed but u will want to customize, trust me) cost enough... just to get new headlights put in (just install) costs $150 here... the car is worth the cost and u can keep the cost down very easily.. i have 100,300 miles and it runs like brand new... no engine mods done and still stock clutch... great car... buy it. u wont be disappointed but the burden of a loan will be a little much because it is a great car to customize"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Spice red driver

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I purchased mine 2yrs old with 23,000 mi on it. I was moving back to live in the city, and wanted a car that was safe and nearly impossible to steal, plus I loved the look of the car when I bought the 2005 old model jetta in 2007. I still get a lot of compliments recently from people thinking its nearly new. The car was broadsided at 60mph on the 2nd day after I bought it only leaving a deep gouge on side door, and I was completely safe. After that the car was hit every 6mos over a 3yr period, and I was never injured, and the car always was minimally damaged during impact. During one accident when I was not in car, my car again only gouged on side, with mirror pushed forward, by hit/run driver on ice. Witnesses said it was a large late model american model, and the other hit/run vehicles parts (their bumper, blinkers, side panel) came off all over street next to my car, again proving the toughness of the small vw car's metal. The only prob I had at 50,000 miles, was the pesky engine malfunction lite coming on, and a vw dealer figured it was a slightly corroded wire running on top of engine. This was after sideways heavy rain and hurricane - not sure if this was cause. It's served me well in the city. I've checked w/my ins to see how much a similar size other foreign model would be vs a new vw beetle/jetta, and my insurance would be double in the city I live, going from 100 to 200/month. I think that says it all. I've been very pleased, and would like to buy a 2yr old beetle perhaps, bec I've always wanted one, but am sentimental about giving up this little jetta that's served me well."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Das Auto Mann

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I have been driving my 2005 Jetta 2.5 for several months now and have no complaints. The vehicle has plenty of power for the highway and is doing well on gas mileage (~30 mpg). The ride is comfortable and there is sufficient storage for my clubs. Great value for a used car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Rocko

(2)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		2 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"The car is comfortable and provides a smooth ride in between visits to the repair shop. There were so many electrical issues that I was always dropping money. It's one thing to have a high monthly payment because I can budget for it but every time it needed a repair it cost a couple hundred dollars. Don't waste your money. Buy a reliable car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from JMJ

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"point blank i needed a car that my wife could pick our kids up from school in. She sits out there for 30 mins idling with the a/c on as the kids get lined up and i feel good about her doing it in the tdi as opposed to my charger or silverado. Even doing this and normal city driving, she still gets a tick over 30 mpg in the tdi. There is enough room in the back with the kids and the kids seats so a success for us no doubt."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from volkslubber

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"i feel safe in this vehicle. its got alot of pep, and style. im proud to drive such a great car!!!!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from VW Victim

(1)
Comfort:		2 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"I bought a pre-owned, non-certified 2005 Jetta GLI back on 9/15/07. It's a fun car to drive and it handles very well when it isn't falling apart. Over the course of the last 3 1/2 years of having this car, it has cost me over $8,700 in repairs. This figure does not include "wear and tear" repairs or regular maintenance. It has stranded me on many occasions. I am upside down in the car loan by over $15,000 (I financed some previous things into this current loan). Having had three VW Passats prior to this Jetta, I thought the Jetta would be equally reliable. I planned on paying this car off and driving it until the wheels fell off which is why I went forward with the terms of the loan. It seems that the only thing that HASN'T happened YET are the wheels falling off. It came close once when a rear wheel hub and bearing went out. I trusted the dealership and the product. I was a loyal, banner waving VW customer. As of last week, gas vapors began blowing in through the heater vents filling the car with dangerous, combustible fumes. Two weeks prior to this, I sunk another $500 into this car to repair a leaky head gasket and the seventh coolant leak. This might explain the LOUSY gas mileage this car gets. I haven't even mentioned the host of electrical problems it has. Driving a car that is unsafe is unacceptable for ANYONE. I am a mobile personal trainer and need a quality car to get me through my route. I'm over it. I just purchased a certified pre-owned Scion XD. I am absolutely THRILLED with it. On the other hand, I am mortified that I am now responsible to pay for this worthless Jetta with such an extensive balance left on the loan. The bottom line, I hate the VW Jetta GLI. I hope those of you who drive one have a better, happier story than I do."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from diesel scott

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I bought this car new and while I had some recall issues I now have almost 120k on it and beside wear items the only issue that crops up are bulb burn outs and glow plugs. This is my 2nd jetta TDI and its feels no different then when it had 60k or 20k. Be prepared for some quirks for the first 15k and a long break-in period (20-30k) before you get the really good MPG you hear about. As much as I'd love to get in a new one....mine's doing too well not to keep it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from I'de give one to my grammy

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I LOVE this car...i bought mine last year and it has had no problems and runs GREAT! It is fast, easy to mod, and so fun to drive! BUY BUY BUY"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from I Like Efficiency

(2)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Handling:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		2 out of 5

"I bought a 2005 GLS TDI new from the dealer. To be completely honest, I love this car which is exactly why I could never really recommend this car to anyone else. I think it looks fantastic, inside and out. It feels very classy. Most of all I love the 40 mpgs on the highway. The problem is that the build quality is absolutely appalling. The car now has just over 70,000 miles. I liked the idea of a diesel because they are supposed to last pretty much forever. Unfortunately the suspension has begun to collapse on one side, the roof upholstery is starting to fall off and the plastics on some of the interior surfaces are peeling off. The car has started to shake at 80 mph on the highway and it does not drive straight if I hold the wheel straight. It is beautiful car but I don't see it lasting nearly as long as I would like it to. Additionally disappointing is the performance. 0-60 in 12 seconds leaves a lot to be desired. The 40 mpg's could make up for the speed but the build quality is hard to overlook. I would say, if you are going to by a german car, get one built by germans, not one built in Mexico. I have nothing against Mexican workers but the facility in Pueblo was started as a cost saving measure. It shows."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around