2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI

Mileage: 145,231

Price: $14,995

Estimated Payments

Vehicle Highlights

Exterior Color Reflex Silver Exterior

Interior Color Black Interior

Miles 145,231 Miles

Engine 1L TC I4 single overhead cam (SOHC) 8V

MPG 35 City / 45 Highway

Transmission 5 Speed Manual

Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Vehicle Description

This 2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI is a clean California diesel sedan finished in Reflex Silver over a Black interior. Powered by Volkswagen’s legendary 1.9L ALH turbo diesel engine paired to a rare 5-speed manual transmission, this Jetta delivers an incredible driving experience with outstanding reliability and fuel economy. These older ALH TDI cars have developed a cult following for a reason — simple, dependable, easy to maintain, and capable of 45+ MPG on the highway while lasting hundreds of thousands of miles when properly cared for.

Finding a clean, unmodified Mk4 TDI with a 5-speed manual is becoming increasingly difficult, especially with long-term California history and low yearly mileage like this example. Enthusiasts specifically seek out the manual transmission cars for their durability, better fuel economy, and driving feel.

This example has under 146,000 miles, averaging less than 7,000 miles per year since new. Originally sold new in California and showing long-term California ownership, it comes with a strong service history and numerous documented emissions inspections throughout its life.

Factory features include power windows and locks, cruise control, cold air conditioning, premium sound system, heated front seats, steering wheel audio controls, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Recent maintenance includes:
• Timing belt replaced in 2022 at 124k miles
• Fresh oil and filter change
• New valve cover and valve cover gasket
• New air filter
• New cabin filter
• 4 brand new tires
• Passed California emissions inspection

The car runs and drives excellent and is exactly the kind of TDI people search for — clean, efficient, reliable, and hard to replace. Whether you want an economical daily driver, a commuter that barely sips fuel, or a future classic diesel Volkswagen, this Jetta checks all the boxes.