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

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If you have ever been to a car meet, most likely you've seen one of these bad Larrys. A Volkswagen Jetta. Except for maybe not THIS bad larry because this is the 20th Anniversary Edition Volkswagen Jetta GLI. The 2004.5 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 20th Anniversary Edition was the top tier at its time and makes for an excellent beginners build or perfect vehicle for a newly licensed driver with a passion for automobiles.
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@bacskje2598 4 жыл бұрын

take a shot every time he claps

@paintballworrior1 4 жыл бұрын

Bacskje I just talked about his clapping hahaha

@Daricoswag 4 жыл бұрын

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

@alpha_6705 4 жыл бұрын

Bacskje you’re gonna be fucked up 😂

@henryzr23 4 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly...

@lenwoodcruze3594 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Crypto_Chino 4 жыл бұрын

best looking Jetta EVER made

@tylerjensen3823 4 жыл бұрын

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

@stifflers69mom1 4 жыл бұрын

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

@daimianzarco4807 4 жыл бұрын

Mk3 and mk4 are best jettas

@ovipux52 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100%

@ashtonbutler2082 4 жыл бұрын

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

@HaltonLax44 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

I have a touareg Vr6 damn suv is fast

@HaltonLax44 2 жыл бұрын

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

@markop0lp 2 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@hobohamster1808 4 жыл бұрын

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

@DriveHub 4 жыл бұрын

FINALLY SOMEONE GETS IT 🙌🙌🙌

@lenwoodcruze3594 4 жыл бұрын

Groupie!

@RichStillman 3 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@yuzi9961 2 жыл бұрын

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

@RydalS 3 жыл бұрын

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

@tiburciofelipe8680 4 жыл бұрын

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

@DriveHub 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Appreciate the support 🤙🏽💙

@radovr6454 4 жыл бұрын

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

@DriveHub 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man! Appreciate that! 🤙

@blunderrated 4 жыл бұрын

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

@dirkdiggler5647 4 жыл бұрын

Such a great looking car, the styling is timeless

@astefanelli1042 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review dude! Came out sick

@DriveHub 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my dude!

@tparm 2 жыл бұрын

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

@OriginalLofiBeats 4 жыл бұрын

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

@raysilva12 7 ай бұрын

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

@edfriend7233 2 жыл бұрын

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

@user-ys9ke5cj1n 3 ай бұрын

Which one do you drive more often?

@texx712 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent review!

@DriveHub 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tex!

@tommymorgan5250 4 жыл бұрын

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

@DriveHub 4 жыл бұрын

Sad truth 😂😂😂

@2jzfox250 2 жыл бұрын

I feel blessed to Own one of these

@vr6gls 4 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Same

@BugattiVeyron267 4 жыл бұрын

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

@DriveHub 4 жыл бұрын

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! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

@leightonjohnie3133 4 жыл бұрын

Very clean car nice review

@DriveHub 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Quiet_Lantern Жыл бұрын

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

@Kroftiee 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ethanbenton6676 2 жыл бұрын

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

@rjwidger4508 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@JohnniePokemonNj 3 жыл бұрын

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

@atway70 3 жыл бұрын

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...

@MrTnert 4 жыл бұрын

great show...avoid the clapping while talking

@fapper_dapper 4 жыл бұрын

This video made me happy

@ShockerTopper 2 ай бұрын

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!

@mufnkiller808 4 жыл бұрын

Those claps are nuts dude

@Isaac-dd9tk 4 жыл бұрын

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

@lcmijango 3 жыл бұрын

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

@hungrychowhound11612 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@chipsandsalsa2520 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jaimefrick5499 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jbravo1085 4 жыл бұрын

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

@DriveHub 4 жыл бұрын

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

@David_Watts 4 жыл бұрын

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

@justinb954 2 жыл бұрын

such a beauty with that 1.8l motor. vr6 please

@garrettalleman3059 10 ай бұрын

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

@LuisMunoz-ii9bv 4 жыл бұрын

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

@thatracinggtbmx6453 3 жыл бұрын

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

@xcontrol3741 3 жыл бұрын

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

@sebastianreyna9407 7 ай бұрын

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

@zacjenkins1258 4 жыл бұрын

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="180">3:00</a> 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.

@zyahhewitt708 Ай бұрын

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

@abbadonangel7891 4 жыл бұрын

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="331">5:31</a>, 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... <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="362">6:02</a> I guess you pointed that out lol

@JACOBHIMSELF 4 жыл бұрын

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

@GabeNydick 4 жыл бұрын

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

@nelobrunomusico-consultant4628 4 жыл бұрын

That’s the car wonderful one ☝️

@loxlyons Жыл бұрын

Just got a 2003 jetta TDI as my first car

@MrTheHillfolk Жыл бұрын

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.

@ashtonbutler2082 4 жыл бұрын

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

@aaronmedina7818 4 жыл бұрын

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

@mauricioduran140 4 жыл бұрын

Q buen ejemplar, magnífico auto vw Jetta mk4

@jouhajohnny Жыл бұрын

Best looking VW ever

@Gettinbentoffroad 2 жыл бұрын

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

@sneakylamb1877 4 жыл бұрын

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

@IAmLeutrimTopalli 3 жыл бұрын

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

@bronniesboy 3 жыл бұрын

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

@eddiemichael4333 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Volkswagen Bora

@lenwoodcruze3594 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jasonkelley6185 2 жыл бұрын

The GLI also came in Galaxy blue.

@paspitale Жыл бұрын

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

@MrTheHillfolk Жыл бұрын

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.

@jamesflaherty8739 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@rahramsee8766 4 жыл бұрын

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

@seanpierog9032 3 жыл бұрын

20th anniversary edition is a gti. no such thing as a 20th jetta

@b0z0_izai 6 ай бұрын

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

@iamyzdemon5717 7 ай бұрын

Whoop whoop new Hampshire!

@lenwoodcruze3594 4 жыл бұрын

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

@patatofruit4393 Жыл бұрын

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

@MrTheHillfolk Жыл бұрын

Try 200km in a mk1. Feels like 1000😂😂

@dubman5775 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@DriveHub 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss ☹️

@apolloxrc3863 2 жыл бұрын

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

@fukndrums367 3 жыл бұрын

Dude just said you can tell the interior is quality, as a mk4 owner you couldn’t be more wrong

@mouldy5156 2 жыл бұрын

dude, mk4 interior is nice, not like the mk5 but still a proper quality. not full of shit plastic except for the center console, otherwise its nice.

@benwilliams6836 2 ай бұрын

😂are those rear flares? It does look clean.

@anthonyr2869 8 ай бұрын

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.

@treywright6564 4 жыл бұрын

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

@DriveHub 4 жыл бұрын

$80 bucks! Here's some more sound clips of it; kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h8WhoKubnZ_XZ58.html

@Pickett1201 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

That's stock gli front valance

@evanh9173 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@SoggyOatmeaI 4 жыл бұрын

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

@newengland9thgen372 4 жыл бұрын

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

@DriveHub 4 жыл бұрын

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

@RainingOnRoses 8 ай бұрын

gotta clean them headlights

@davidmccloud2508 4 жыл бұрын

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

@omarmoran3097 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@erickrojas6476 4 жыл бұрын

Check the timing belt.

@DriveHub 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@teddyhumphrey2956 8 күн бұрын

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

@punkm0nk3y2 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@houstonhuntress1864 2 жыл бұрын

Why this man clapping the whole video

@diMizza09 4 жыл бұрын

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

@RydalS 3 жыл бұрын

They get better in the 2014 series onward

@dxdjoshua8799 4 жыл бұрын

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

@DriveHub 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@WonderrOnYT 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ethanbenton6676 2 жыл бұрын

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="535">8:55</a> y e t

@Nelbone 4 жыл бұрын

A MK4 will drive away enthusiasts. Great looking and they were fairly capable. I’m diehard VW but the MK4’s aren’t known for longevity unless it’s a TDI. Maybe a R32 instead or MKV.

@Sampsss 4 жыл бұрын

nahh buddy the mk4 1.8t and vr6 are legendary. my 1.8t has almost 300k and it's still running like a beast. in my opinion it's one of the best engines they made

@Nelbone 4 жыл бұрын

SAMPS the VR6 is great, I’ll respectfully disagree with you on the 1.8t

@Sampsss 4 жыл бұрын

@@Nelbone fair enough, I'm a fan of reliable cars engines that are fun and from my experience the 1.8t has been that!

@Nelbone 4 жыл бұрын

SAMPS that’s where I’m at with my MK7. It’s a gem

@Quentinm97 4 жыл бұрын

@@Nelbone ik a couple of 1.8ts with over 300k 🤷🏾‍♂️ the 1.8t is one of best engines vw made

@iforc 4 жыл бұрын

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

@gheckolock81 2 жыл бұрын

That humor will kill when your a Dad.

@erickrojas6476 4 жыл бұрын

Thats the original height on a gli?

@DriveHub 4 жыл бұрын

No this one is lowered!

@joshualabarr9840 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

nah

@omarmoran3097 4 жыл бұрын

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

@joshualabarr9840 4 жыл бұрын

@Kenny Argueta Ventura these cars are pretty cheap.

@hoovie247 4 жыл бұрын

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

@joshualabarr9840 4 жыл бұрын

@@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