Overview & Reviews

Wolfsburg models are gone, and the Jetta GT arrives sporting the look of the GLX without the VR6 engine. Trek gets alloy wheels. GL, GLS, Trek and GT run more quietly, thanks to a new cylinder head design.

• Excellent road manners, roomy interior, fun-to-drive, heater will roast your face

• Some controls and symbols difficult to decipher, staid styling, underpowered four-cylinder engine

User Reviews:

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  A fun Car - 1997 Volkswagen Jetta
  By donm - July 2 - 10:00 am

  You will not be disappointed in this car!! Great acceleration, handling and ride!! Get your hands on one if you can.

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  Transmission Problems With My 1997 VW - 1997 Volkswagen Jetta
  By vdubbub8403 - June 15 - 7:30 pm

  I bought my car 2-3 years ago and I have had nothing but trouble with the transmission slipping it started out something I can deal with but has just gotten worse threw time I think I have spend more money on this car than I paid at the dealership. I got an estimate on it $3000 to replace the transmission. Forget it I will go buy A Honda are A small truck I have heard that there is issues with this year and other years I wish I would of knew that before wasting my money I have always liked VW but I have lost all respect for them know

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  Love this Car - 1997 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Lovemyjetta - April 29 - 6:30 pm

  I have had a lot of luck with this car. Besides routine maintenance: tires, oil changes, belts, brakes, exhaust and tune ups, I have put nothing into the car. My only problem with German cars in general is their emissions standards are so high that to replace the system when it broke was $1500. Otherwise, I have put in the routine maintenance and he runs like a charm. Still reliable at 186,000 miles.

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  Great Car all the way around! - 1997 Volkswagen Jetta
  By VwChrisVr6 - April 10 - 2:00 am

  this is an exceptionaly well built car, built by Volkswagen. If there is such a car that gives you the power and the feeling of being a sport car, but yet has the gift of luxury this is the car you are looking for.

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  Great Little Car - 1997 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Mark - March 7 - 11:06 am

  This car has served my faithfully and reliably in the entire time only once I was stranded due to a dead battery. Have not even changed a light bulb yet. Got about 45 mpg highway and about 40 city.

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  Made me a VW fan for life. - 1997 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Gunar - March 1 - 10:00 am

  I got this car 6 years ago for my 16th birthday. I was the first of my friends to be able to drive. The car had just hit 100,000 when I got it... Being the only one who could drive I was always loading my Jetta (we named it Ronald) with friends and going all over the place. Its never let me down. Its still running, and I bet its going to run for quite a long time more. Ive put 65,000 miles on it in 6 years, with only routine maintenance, and its still chugging along as great at it was when I got it... The VR6 has TONS of get up and go, and people are amazed how fast this thing will get going when I put my foot down. This is my first Volkswagen, and its NOT going to be my last one.

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  get ready.. - 1997 Volkswagen Jetta
  By timme791 - November 26 - 2:43 pm

  I am 18 and work on cars as a hobby so I do know what Im talking about. To start off I have done many mods to this car. Watch out for European parts vs American... Very different supports. And parts can come pricy. My car... At about 105k miles had an intake valve come loose. It cost me 2400 bucks... More than I bought the car for. After I fixed that, my maf went bad (cost 500) and a week later... Engine light back on. Stick with jdm than this. The handling is fun, but needs a lot more power and the gas isnt as great as most everyone claims it to be. Stock averages like 20 mpg and I get 22 with my intake. Just... Prepare for problems basically. I love this car but it can frustrate me!

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  good car, short money - 1997 Volkswagen Jetta
  By johnny C - September 8 - 10:00 am

  sporty, fun to drive. quality German engineering for a fraction of the cost of other german motors

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  The Good, Bad and Ugly - 1997 Volkswagen Jetta
  By cgwcolorado - June 30 - 4:26 am

  My car now has 165,000 miles and is slowly hitting the hay. When the car works its an amazing car. Unfortunately, when one thing goes wrong you better expect to be making regular appointments with your mechanic for a little while. I have serious electrical problems, door lock problems, the ABS is out, the cruise control went out, only one windshield spray nozzle works, belts, lights, side molding, clutch, pumps, catalytic converter, hoses and transmissions galore. I love my Jetta to death but she hates the cold and the heat and is the end result of all my money!

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  its a rockstar - 1997 Volkswagen Jetta
  By Nat - June 6 - 12:00 am

  My father got this car in 1999 from a VW dealership. Sold it to me in 2007. Still on original clutch, nothing falling off it, gets up to 40 mpg, brakes going on five years. We are gentle on our cars but still, this thing rocks. Engine sounds beautiful-like new still! FITS THREE CARSEATS! radio the only sad part about it, but we make due.