Overview & Reviews
The TDI has finally arrived. New wheel covers and colors are offered, while remote keyless entry makes it easier to lock and unlock the Jetta. GLX models have new one-touch up power windows with pinch protection.
- Classic good looks. Great road manners. Optional side airbags. Remarkable powertrain warranty. Free scheduled maintenance for two years or 24,000 miles.
- Slightly underpowered. Cramped rear seat.
User Reviews:
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The VW Experience Part 2 - 1998 Volkswagen Jetta
By ADROSS - July 27 - 2:00 amI have always loved Volkswagen since my high school days of driving my VW beetle that was two years older than me. After graduating college and working in the real world, I finally got out of debt from my previous clunker car (of the Ford variety) and was able to save enough money to purchase my OWN NEW CAR! I knew it had to be a VW and it had to be fast for the big city of Houston (as I have to merge with freeway and highway traffic as effectively as possible). The VR6 Jetta GLX has been the answer to my driving prayers.
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Great Car - 1998 Volkswagen Jetta
By great car - June 12 - 2:56 amI bought the car used with 103,000 miles on it in 2004. The paint is still very shiny (exclusive to wolfsburg painting techniques) and the suspension, wheel bearings and other components were still in great condition. The car has decent pickup for a 4-cyl. (faster than my honda) and the 5 speed transmission works beautifully. The engine idles very smoothly and is very reliable. My clutch did however go out at about 107,000 miles which is normal. I get many complements about my car and I love it. The only problem is the door trim, which any able bodied person can fix for 4 dollars by buying a tube of automotive adhesive. Install NEUSPEED products!
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Did not enjoy this car - 1998 Volkswagen Jetta
By Not a Fan - May 21 - 10:00 amThis car has been a major disappoinment. I leased this car new in 1998 and have been trapped in a four year lease! It was great for the first year, but on the one year anniversary of the car, the electrical system shorted out. Since then, my dashboard shorts out and I have to hit the dash to get the lights back on. My stereo gets louder as I try to turn it down. Then my wheel covers ended up missing. To top it all off, my exhaust system fell out, and was not cheap to replace. Now I have an unidentified rattling coming from the rear of the car. I also found that I did not have that great of a gas mileage. Oh well, live and learn. Ill never buy VW again.
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I love this car - 1998 Volkswagen Jetta
By Midori Alexandros - May 14 - 4:46 pmIt has been a great- car. We have had to do a lot of mechanical repairs to the car, who ever sold it did not do them and that was probably why they sold it in the first place. We have done timing belt/tensioner, both drive axles, breaks, struts, engine mounts, and turn signal switch, spark plugs, plug wires, and had the engine detailed. The car has been excellent with no mishaps.
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VW K2 - 1998 Volkswagen Jetta
By VanWeston - April 2 - 10:00 amthis is a great Car very fast. much much car for the money. manny goodies. turns heads I love it
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Great Pocket Rocket! - 1998 Volkswagen Jetta
By VNMVR6 - March 20 - 2:00 amI have owned this car for almost 5 years and it hasnt let me down yet. It runs very smooth and quiet. Quick acceleration. Only problems I have had are the usual VW problems - window regualator failure & loose door molding. No major mechanical work has been needed and my car has 75,000 miles on it! Continues to run strong.
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The engine wont quit - 1998 Volkswagen Jetta
By NotherJettaOwner - January 25 - 1:23 amWe bought this Jetta back in the beginning of 2001 with nearly 48k on it. This year, I took an outside sales job and Ive pushed it from about 137k to 160k and counting. Its days are numbered, as I havent done much upkeep outside of oil changes, but this sucker still doesnt burn a drop of oil. The coolant is starting to leak a little. Both windows on the driver side are off track and are held in place by pieces of wood propping them up. Radio reception is awful. Transmission will stick going uphill from time to time. We superglued the rubber molding to keep it in place and that has worked pretty well. Knock on wood, the car has never left me stranded.
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Fun to Drive but pricey to maintain - 1998 Volkswagen Jetta
By vwscal - January 20 - 10:00 amThis car is a lot of fun to drive and responds / handles beautifully. I dont think anyone can dispute that. But this car is expensive to maintain! Every repair is pricey! The moldings on my car fall off anually. Ive had window regulators repaired and the ignition switch replaced and have had numerous electrical problems that took numerous visits to diagnose and fix. A lot of other interior things to numerous to list that scream - poor workmanship.
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Poor Quality - 1998 Volkswagen Jetta
By vw_stinks - January 12 - 10:00 amMy 1998 (44,000 miles) Jetta is a big disapointment. While it is a fun car to drive, it is hard to keep the car long enough to have too much fun. Since owning this vehicle I have had t the following problems: - 3 out of 4 power windows FAILED - Power Sunroof FAILED - Body molding FELL OFF (on both sides) - Power Steering Pump FAILED - factory battery FAILED after two years - Power Door locks intermitantly FAIL
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Best Beater - 1998 Volkswagen Jetta
By tim249 - November 10 - 5:49 pmI average 48mpg in my TDI, bought this car for an even $1000 (etested & saftied). Came with some racing mods done (whatever). Had it for a year, replaced one $75 hose and one set of tires for $120 on sale. So in total Ive put $1195 in this car (I also only pay $89 a month to insure it as a young male driver). Also being 62" I still fit in it nicely enough. It has 456000kms on it and works great and Im still driving it as my daily driver and farm car. I work the heck out of this car and its cost me nothing, Ive easily paid this car several times over in fuel savings. Ill never buy a new car in my life if I can buy beaters like this.
