The BEST First Car for Car Enthusiasts? MK4 VW Jetta GLI Review

[@bacskje2598]

take a shot every time he claps

[@paintballworrior1]

Bacskje I just talked about his clapping hahaha

[@Daricoswag]

i came from watching on my xbox to my phone just to find one of these comments

[@alpha_6705]

Bacskje you’re gonna be fucked up 😂

[@henryzr23]

My thoughts exactly...

[@lenwoodcruze3594]

He's clapping like a mad black lady trying to get her point across! Ha!

[@Crypto_Chino]

best looking Jetta EVER made

[@tylerjensen3823]

Joshua C. 100%, never liked the Jetta’s at all until I got my mk4, only good looking Jetta IMO

[@stifflers69mom1]

I own the same car for 10 years I sold it 2 years ago ....I still regret selling it ....pristine condition

[@daimianzarco4807]

Mk3 and mk4 are best jettas

[@ovipux52]

Agreed 100%

[@ashtonbutler2082]

Not a flaw in the design of the MK4. Recaro seats are nice too.

[@hobohamster1808]

Guys he was clapping so much because of how good the car is

[@DriveHub]

FINALLY SOMEONE GETS IT 🙌🙌🙌

[@lenwoodcruze3594]

Groupie!

[@HaltonLax44]

I'm 28 and just bought another Mk4 Jetta. I have no shame in saying that, I have owned 3 VR6's. They are simply the best.

[@tylerjensen3823]

Brandon Usher that’s okay man I’ll be in your same place in a few years, I’m on my 4th VW already 😬

[@itwasnteveryfloor5038]

Yooo, im 39, and ive had 3 vw mk4 jettas 1.8t, same car 3 times, still have my baby 2004 jetta 1.8t apr'd stage 1, best car ive ever owned, 238k miles and running strong

[@markop0lp]

I have a touareg Vr6 damn suv is fast

[@HaltonLax44]

@@markop0lp Always loved the Touareg.. Is it reliable though?

[@markop0lp]

@@HaltonLax44 everyone talks about that, i learned that after 60k miles everything that has to break has already break, got mine with 130k miles and has been reliable and fun to drive!

[@RichStillman]

Still rocking my one-owner 2002 GLS 1.8T with the sport suspension and 17" wheel options. Still a great car even in slightly lesser trim without the mods shown here. Fun to drive and tremendously dependable. Just spent twice the book value getting it repainted, plan to hold on to it as long as possible. Love the early ones before VW started adding bright work to the exterior and the instrument panel - it looks like a spaceship inside at night with the pure blue and red dash lights that even extend to the factory Monsoon radio. Even with the weathered paint I smile every time I walk up to it.

[@Dosamigos1942]

I came across a 2004 gli In almost perfect condition. It’s the dark grey color 6 speed manual. With 62,000 miles one owner. For $5,100 I bought it. Figured I would probably never come across another one in that condition. Great video!

[@tiko5876]

Edgar Galvan Oi lemme know if you ever wanna sell her. 62k? It’s a baby

[@yuzi9961]

Currently looking at a 04 GLI with 92k for 4.5 how’s it holding up if you still have it

[@RydalS]

The sheer joy of driving this car! Brings back memories of good times.

[@tiburciofelipe8680]

Man your editing just keeps getting better and better. Keep these up! We love them!

[@DriveHub]

Thanks a lot! Appreciate the support 🤙🏽💙

[@radovr6454]

I can’t get over how good that video was good job man

[@DriveHub]

Thanks a lot man! Appreciate that! 🤙

[@dirkdiggler5647]

Such a great looking car, the styling is timeless

[@JohnniePokemonNj]

I own a 2004 Jetta gl 1.8t with 5 speed manual bought it and I drove it for 100 miles and timing belt broke uggg I rebuilt the head new valves and had the head cleaned up and polished and ported since it was off I love this car about to do a muffler and sai delete and stage 1+ tune and then the rest will fall in place I love my car

[@rjwidger4508]

I have a mk4 golf with the 1.8t 20v. I've done tons of stuff to it and I have to say it's a great first car and they're reliable. They can be made fast very easily.

[@edfriend7233]

Hell yeah ! I own both the Vr6 and 1.8t GLI . Love them both .

[@user-ys9ke5cj1n]

Which one do you drive more often?

[@atway70]

I bought my 05 Platinum Grey GLI December 26th of 08, home on leave from the USAF. 3 years old, 72,000 miles, I got it for $10,500 out the door. That car carried me through my whole enlistment, and a few years as a civilian after that until it was taken by some asshole who ran a red light... By that point it was running GIAC X+ with a K04, FMIC, and 3" turbo-back. Tasteful, but probably around 300whp. Those BBS RC wheels are so light, i always hated seeing people swap them off. They bend easily, and I lost like 5 tires to DC/Maryland potholes - but all that can be fixed... I got more unsolicited, "Beautiful car!" comments with a visually stock GLI than I've gotten with anything I've driven before/since. Nothing but great memories, this video was a great nostalgia trip! Now I kinda wanna buy one and built the tits off of it...

[@JettaMann]

I feel blessed to Own one of these

[@raysilva12]

Miss my mk4 sold it and now I have a mk6 r but this cat holds a special place in my heart

[@Kroftiee]

this man being 6'5 made this a whole lot easier since I'm 6'5.

[@ethanbenton6676]

You forgot to add the fine print; “HMU ladies I’m single”

[@garrettalleman3059]

Love my mk4 jetta GLI 20th anniversary… one of the funniest cars I’ve owned overall.

[@vr6gls]

Great review bro! 👍 I must be getting old though. I remember when these GLI’s were brand new at the dealership I worked at in 2004. 😅

[@Mikeluvschelsea]

Same

[@Isaac-dd9tk]

Since I´m european I never got the GLI. I do, however, got an 2001 Jetta VR5. And I love that machine. 9/10 would recommend

[@ElVatoLoco645]

always wanted this spec. always had budget 2.slows. loved them just as much though that 5 speed manual is fun

[@ShockerTopper]

It's so cool that kids are into the MKIV's from when I was in High School (and into my first year and a half of college). I have owned more MKIV VW's than any other brand of car overall lol...they're just such great cars. Having a knowledge of the 2 (major) 1.8t and VR6 engines makes it really easy to just pick up and mod a 'new' one if I grabbed one today. I'm not as familiar with the V6 Passat engine, unfortunately. The only Passats I owned from that era were the MK5.5's and the 2 I've owned were both 1.8T's (I wasn't dumb enough to get the W8 lol). Anyways, ya really cool to see younger people in their 20's interested in these cars!

[@astefanelli1042]

Thanks for the review dude! Came out sick

[@DriveHub]

Thank you my dude!

[@chipsandsalsa2520]

2003 Jetta GL , Blast to drive, super easy to work on. Gave 500$ cash because it had a bad fuel injector.

[@Quiet_Lantern]

I own that Kenwood in my 02 Saturn Vue 2.2L Ecotec and Love it!

[@jbravo1085]

New game! Every hand clap you take a drink :-)

[@DriveHub]

I know I know we’d all be hammered by now 🙄

[@David_Watts]

If yer hammered and you know it, clap yer hands!! 😂🤣

[@nxtgeniscooked]

Good review and editing. I appreciate the Good Quality clips as well 💪🏾

[@RedactedFreePress]

such a beauty with that 1.8l motor. vr6 please

[@jaimefrick5499]

I have a 2003 Jetta and I had it for 5 year has 256789 miles I love it so much😆 lol my second car I owned

[@tparm]

Drinking game every time he claps his hands together. 😂👏

[@sebastianreyna9407]

I got a 2004 gli 6spd and it was my very first car I’m still building it till this day working on an awd swap and trying to get ahold of the vw crate engine or just completely building the 1.8t

[@loxlyons]

Just got a 2003 jetta TDI as my first car

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Vws don't like cheap AutoZone/advance replacement parts. FCP euro is a great supplier ,and offers lifetime warranty on parts. Heck, they even warranty used oil if you want to take them up on it. There's other suppliers , but try and stay away from the box store replacement parts as they don't last. That's probably the best basic info I can give ya from messing with these things for 30yrs.

[@thatracinggtbmx6453]

I can't wait for mine and i hate when cars are obnoxiously loud like backfiring obnoxiously too

[@davidmccloud2508]

I’m heavily considering a Jetta for my first car. Any things I should look out for or keep in mind?

[@omarmoran3097]

If ur going get this car make sure to look into the engine n see nothing is wrong with it. Also I advise u some of the parts are plastic witch crack over time like the water pump. Also the hoses are rubber witch get brittle n ware out over time. Mostley if u looking into customizing n upgrading a car with a expensive parts then go ahead. But if u wanna save u money get you a Honda or other car. I bought my jetta for $1000 but came with a issue shifting hashing n turned out to be the computer witch is comon with this cars. Altho I love it just the feel n the look. But let me know what u think.

[@omarmoran3097]

@Kenny Argueta Ventura I'm waiting for him to answer aswell

[@erickrojas6476]

Check the timing belt.

[@DriveHub]

Check for the service records, and make sure the car hasn’t been too heavily modded in the engine department that would ruin the reliability !

[@davidmccloud2508]

Kenny Argueta Ventura not yet man I’m still about 3 weeks from that decision! But useful info thanks

[@MrTnert]

great show...avoid the clapping while talking

[@tommymorgan5250]

Always liked those things! I died when you said La Caretta 😂

[@DriveHub]

Sad truth 😂😂😂

[@leightonjohnie3133]

Very clean car nice review

[@DriveHub]

Thanks!

[@jouhajohnny]

Best looking VW ever

[@LuisMunoz-ii9bv]

This was my first ever new car. Raced once with a Mustang GT and we got up to 150! Got the girls looking too!😁

[@BugattiVeyron267]

Bruh this is a great video how do u not have more subs??

[@DriveHub]

Thanks I really appreciate that! It will grow eventually, but you can really help me out by telling your car friends to check me out! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@JACOBHIMSELF]

put the seats down and Lay a blanket and pillow and you got room for two people stacked on top of each other 😉 10/10

[@OriginalLofiBeats]

im new to this channel,im 1 minute into the video and i just had to say that your intro is great!

[@paspitale]

Great video. What was the sticker on those when they were new? I bought a 2002 VR6 new and it was $22,800.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Heh ,prices are interesting. Dad's 91 Jetta diesel coupe was like 12,600 new. Moms (new in 19) 2019 Jetta base model was 16,800 out the door ,which was cheaper than the 2007 (18k)Jetta base model it replaced ! I paid the same as dad's coupe for a 2yo(at the time) pre-owned 2014 Jetta. Her old 99.5 gls vr6 was a pre-owned too in 01, we paid 18,600 which was only like 1500 less than a new one. Not a rip but not a great deal either but they all served us well over the years.

[@zacjenkins1258]

3:00 the constant clapping is a bit distracting and you sound like a younger Doug Demuro lol. But that's enough bashing from me. Good job on the review. Good information for a newbie driver or someone who is intrested in mk4 jetta platform in general. I'm definitely a vw enthusiast, especially fond on the mk4 lineup. Your friend has a beautiful GLI.

[@texx712]

Excellent review!

[@DriveHub]

Thanks Tex!

[@zyahhewitt708]

My 7th car but definitely one of the more fun ones. 90 BMWs are up there too

[@ashtonbutler2082]

Enjoyed the video! I thought the mk4 Jetta, GTI and Passat came with the 5 speed manual?

[@aaronmedina7818]

Some MK4 GTI vr6 has 6 speed, all gli manuals had 6 speed

[@patatofruit4393]

I went 300km last night in my MK4 Jetta 1.8t… mines stage 2+… it was scary.. thought it was gonna fall apart

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Try 200km in a mk1. Feels like 1000😂😂

[@jamesflaherty8739]

I bought my 2003 VW Jetta 1.8T new and am now on my second one. The auto will only last 160,000 miles when the engine is performance modded to any significant degree, another reason to go manual! My original engine is still going strong at 215,000 miles. I installed it myself (just using the internet) into a 2004 Jetta and I'm still buying upgraded power mods for it. Of course, owning an old car means practically everything else will wear out so be sure you are planning to turn your own wrenches! But top quality parts are comparatively cheap...not so much all the tires you will wear out.

[@xcontrol3741]

Oh shit your from New Hampshire. I’m in 2 car groups based out of Nh. I attend pop up car meets and normal meets with both car groups and I attend cruises in NH and Maine. I’m in Berwick Maine. Where I live. I attend Maine car meets and cruises. But dude. I live 25 mins from NH. And you deserve at least 50,000 subscribers and more veiws

[@lcmijango]

good video bro, amazing car, just... less clapping for the next one :)

[@fapper_dapper]

This video made me happy

[@zz_Rare]

I have a 2003 Jetta GTS 1.8T , 160k for $2000 pretty good deal imo , what kind of mods can be done to it ? If a modder can list stuff that can be done to it that’d be awesome , one Jetta owner to another

[@punkm0nk3y2]

Im not a car enthusiast but i know if i had this car i would take great care of it and get it regular maintenance is it worth taking care of?

[@dnzgarage]

Of course, every car is worthy of proper maintenance and care

[@GabeNydick]

I have a 2003 New Beetle with the 1.8t and APR stage 1 tune. $500 wakes up that car quite a bit, especially when my car has the 150hp AWV engine

[@sneakylamb1877]

More of a MK4 Golf person myself, hatchbacks do be looking thicc

[@bronniesboy]

Hi Uk bora equivalent here without chrome trim on bumper moulding. Looking to add after market chrome strip . please can you tell me width of chrome strip on your US jetta which us turned you tube to rude tube

[@IAmLeutrimTopalli]

Needs tint and maybe a headlight buff and it would be perfect

[@dxdjoshua8799]

I am also 6'5 what are some comfy sports cars you can actualy fit in

[@DriveHub]

Fellow giant! Most stuff we will fit in besides say Mazda Miatas and S2000’s, but as for the other stuff such as vettes, Z cars, mid size Audi’s and BMW I have been able to fit just fine!

[@tiko5876]

dxdjoshua woah so we’re all 6’5 here? I’ve got Long ass legs, I fit pretty perfectly when the seats all the way back in my mk4 gli

[@Gettinbentoffroad]

28 that's the number I stopped at listening for the audible claps lol 😆

[@hungrychowhound11612]

Cool video. I liked it. I'm in the middle of deciding whether to get rid of mine. I have a tornado red one, with an automatic. It needs quite a bit of work. Who ever had it before, well let's just say it's been a very difficult road with it, but we'll see. Great vid. Cheers.

[@newengland9thgen372]

Did you say Drive New Hampshire? Got a mk4 gti 1.8t in Littleton

[@DriveHub]

Yes! I am based out of New Hampshire by Manchester. Nice to meet a fellow NH car enthusiast, Pete! Littleton is a beautiful area.

[@dubman5775]

I had one just like this one but it had a lot of aftermarket parts so it was putting some good power down and I just loved the thing! It was extremely fun to drive and I wish I still had it but i got t-boned and it was unfortunately totaled :( #1.8TNEVALOSE

[@omarmoran3097]

Dam sowwie to hear that. I have mine still 😊 happy owner jetta

[@DriveHub]

Sorry for your loss ☹️

[@evanh9173]

Did the engineers decide to try in 2004, and the rest of the years got drunk instead? The 04 GLI and R32 are timeless. Thanks for nothing since I was in high school. I'm keeping my 04.5 GLI until I die.

[@mufnkiller808]

Those claps are nuts dude

[@lenwoodcruze3594]

Yeah man that clapping thing was weird so now I gotta watch another video to see if you kept doing it.

[@lenwoodcruze3594]

Your opening commentary did sound like a slightly modified version of Doug Demero! It was cool though.

[@SoggyOatmeaI]

Thank god the trunk can hold my 5828 used juul pods!

[@jasonkelley6185]

The GLI also came in Galaxy blue.

[@treywright6564]

Hey man... how much was the muffler delete? I might be looking to mod my ‘05 GLI this summer

[@DriveHub]

$80 bucks! Here's some more sound clips of it; kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5DUnnugbZ6mbc0

[@abbadonangel7891]

5:31, Wowww That's funny I literally have the same exact Kenwood in my 2002 VW Jetta Wagon 2.0 GLS . It's a really great radio by the way... 6:02 I guess you pointed that out lol

[@Pickett1201]

I have a jetta and i really like the side skirts and little bumper pieces in the front and back, if someone could tell me what brand it is or where i can find them that would be great

[@brooksbrooks8060]

That's stock gli front valance

[@superrvolks]

What’s the difference between 2.0 and 1.8?

[@aaronmedina7818]

Everything

[@superrvolks]

@@aaronmedina7818 i got the 2.0 instead, who cares

[@gabrielbrouwer]

@@superrvolks 1.8t is better, more reliable, faster.

[@apolloxrc3863]

Can someone tell me the specs of the wheels? Are they bbs rc 18x17.5? 🤔

[@richardjimenez9140]

Take a shot everytime he claps while talking. Enjoy 👌

[@lukeg5593]

Hold up you telling me my 01 Glx could beat this thing in a race???? It has 180 torque and 190 HP

[@joshualabarr9840]

The GLI is not the mk4 Jetta to have. Gotta find yourself a GLX. comes fully loaded with a vr6. Leather seats that are full power and heat, climate control, and premium sound.

[@ramen_494]

nah

[@omarmoran3097]

Yes I have one n get ready to get a headache when bunch of stuff brakes down n with expensive parts

[@joshualabarr9840]

@Kenny Argueta Ventura these cars are pretty cheap.

[@hoovie247]

@@joshualabarr9840 a vr6 timing job is not cheap. been there done that.

[@joshualabarr9840]

@@hoovie247 no there not but everything has there down falls. But honestly if you do it right the first time, you keep up on your oil changes and your not banging it off of limiter all the time. They should last awhile

[@radovr6454]

What part of NH are you in?

[@DriveHub]

I’m around Manchester!

[@radovr6454]

No way I’m from Derry but I moved down to North Carolina recently. I felt like you look familiar possibly.

[@benwilliams6836]

😂are those rear flares? It does look clean.

[@erickrojas6476]

Thats the original height on a gli?

[@DriveHub]

No this one is lowered!

[@diMizza09]

the last of the good looking Jettas. 2005 and forward they look horrid

[@RydalS]

They get better in the 2014 series onward

[@anthonyr2869]

I’m a life long Volkswagen fanatic. There’s no such thing as a 20th anniversary edition GLI. The 20th name was only used for a total of 4000 2003 GTI’s.

[@rahramsee8766]

Good info .only the clap at points is very noticeable lol great video tho

[@gheckolock81]

That humor will kill when your a Dad.

[@fearlessmemes6678]

Is this same thing as the volkswagen bora?

[@tony_5308]

What exhaust is that?

[@DriveHub]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5DUnnugbZ6mbc0 muffler delete!

[@nelobrunomusico-consultant4628]

That’s the car wonderful one ☝️

[@eddiemichael4333]

Nice Volkswagen Bora

[@quotedlion3707]

Don't feel bad I'm 6'2 and I can't fit in the back seats of my GLI

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Perfect platform for an R32 turbo swap, 1000 horsepower, AWD, and DSG.

[@dantesinfernopurgatory7826]

Anything is possible for the right amount of time, parts and money.

[@iamyzdemon5717]

Whoop whoop new Hampshire!

[@WonderrOnYT]

after reading the comment about the claps, all i hear is the claps. cant even hear him anymore. just the claps.

[@larrywhisman4163]

0-60 is wrong I'm telling you when I had mime 2005 vw gli I went from 25 to 80 in atleast 5 seconds and it had a bad trans

[@mauricioduran140]

Q buen ejemplar, magnífico auto vw Jetta mk4

[@teddyhumphrey2956]

Best first car if you want to put you whole bank into my gli is robbing me

[@houstonhuntress1864]

Why this man clapping the whole video

[@justinjose2098]

opinions on fixing up an automatic ?

[@e-zee8298]

I wouldn’t tbh. The autos tend to not be nearly as reliable as the manual

[@tiko5876]

justin jose could manual swap it if you have the money. I’d swap in a 6 speed 02m

[@RainingOnRoses]

gotta clean them headlights

[@iforc]

Clap..... clap..... clap........ clap..... 😂😂 we all have sour nervous ticks.

[@RAM243VALDEZ]

Bro I love the video but a slow car to go fast in I'll tell you this bro I'm 31 and I know my 04 gli and I can keep up with some of the stock ss Camaro and 5.0s if you learn the right way to drive it and do the turbo you won't have no problem with the v8 awd are tricky but you have to have the right timing to shit and get the turbo half way boosted with in your shift points to help with AWD but I understand it's your friends car and they keep it very clean but love the video keep it up

[@DriveHub]

Thanks a lot bro! Appreciate the support man!

[@tiko5876]

Ram Valdez yea you can race these things. I had a tune, turboback exhaust and a CAI. Thing made 200 something Hp since it was an AWP block tuned to 180hp off the jump, thing was pretty quick until I blew it up. And now she sits.

[@RAM243VALDEZ]

@@tiko5876 you where having to much of a heavy foot if your learned to balamce the car and the rpms you can easily do it

[@tiko5876]

Ram Valdez Do what? I smoked plenty of people with the car when it still ran. Doesn’t work anymore though, rear main seal blew and I just haven’t had the time to put everything back together lol