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1998 Volkswagen Jetta User Reviews

1998 Volkswagen Jetta Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 40 reviews

  • Performance:3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars 3.9 / 5
  • Appearance:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 5
  • Overall:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5

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PROS
"power" 17 reviews
"ride" 13 reviews
"fuel economy" 12 reviews
"handling" 8 reviews
"reliable car" 6 reviews
CONS
"power" 8 reviews
"expensive car" 5 reviews
"fuel economy" 4 reviews
"small power" 3 reviews
"high maintenance" 2 reviews

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Jose writes:
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 Review
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everything

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none

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A Mad_beast — The best car ive ever seen mine was moded so it was a beast ive taken the control of several cars like AUDI TT, S3 SPORT, Porsche Caiman, Mercedez Benz 230 kompressor, BMW 318, 325, and some more beatiful machines, but that JETTA... -Accel wasnt good, but over 3th gear it was a mad beast, handling=balance, breaking good enough to stay alive -no repairs needed -i was in love -it does not consume gas it fluhes -pretty funny.... beautiful sound by the way

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Kent writes:
1998 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Review
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Fun to drive

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Not AWD

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Vw 1998 Jetta Wolfsburg — If you want a good VW, this is it. The Wolfsburg models are usually a little cheaper than the VR6 models, but come with all the best upgrades--better stereo, cloth racing seats, spolier, moonroof. Powertrain-2.0L 4-cyl suited with a 5spd. Runs strong with plenty of highend torque. Body-4-dr Red with Black cloth interior. I love driving with the sunroof open. Costs- Great on gas (avg.30-35mpg) Mostly cheap to repair. Easy to work on.

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Erin writes:
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 Review
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Power. Leather. Massage table fit in the trunk (along with room for a couple people). Fun to drive.

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It's in bits and pieces now.

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Our Relationship Was Cut Short — I loved my little car! It had just enough power to play around, but not enough to get me in trouble. Looks like someone else liked my car just as much since they decided to help themselves to it!

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David writes:
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GL Review
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Hows 32 mpg average sound?  The 8 speaker factory stereo sounds great too - I have an integrated ipod adapter that takes place of the cd changer.

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I burned out the check engine light.

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My Lil Jetta Iii Gl — 5spd 4cyl - 8speaker w/sunroof. This was my Jetta of choice, optioned exactly how I wanted it. I have 224k miles on it.

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Shawn writes:
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 Review
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Phizer Mobile — It's a mini go-kart and it goes like stink. :) What isn't great is the various problems it's starting to have. I have 130k+ miles on it, so things are starting to fail. Just didn't expect the bits that hold the windows in place to fail, allowing the windows to slowly sink into the doors.

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Rachel writes:
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 Review
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Torque monster!!!!  It sounded pretty sweet too, even with stock exhaust.

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Major coolant issues...one after another.

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Vr6 Says It All! — I loved this car. -Tokico suspension -Intake -MK4 Wolfsburg Ed. Rims -3rRacing Seats -Tenzo Steering wheel -VR lip Yum

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Javier writes:
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GL Review
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Cabin space, performance, you can trust it reliability for thousands of miles

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Age

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The Best Jetta — Besides the fact that you never forget your first car (or was about girlfried?)... anyway, this is the best Jetta ever made, great performance, has owned for 135,000 Km and has never had a single failure and compared with the A4 versions, this one has a great space in the cabin and an awesome trunk space.

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Nora writes:
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLS Review
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fast, reliable motor, good looking

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horrible electronics, expensive fix, awkward trunk

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Good Looking & Expensive To Fix — I purchased this car from a Buy Here Pay Here and it seemingly ran fine. Everything in it worked properly and the motor ran like a dream. However everything electronic in it seemed to zap out. Once out it was way too complicated to fix & parts/labor was ridiculous. Although it was fast and I could rely on it motor wise...the offtrack window falling down in 20 degree weather was miserable.

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Blake writes:
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GL Review
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runs good

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its a ricer

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Bought It For One Hundred Dollars — the one i have dosent have reverse, and the driver window dosent roll up but a very dependable car, when i bought it, it had a whole bunch of MSD Ignition stuff all over the engine compartment, not letting it run right so i took it all off and overhauled the engine and now it runs like a champ

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Stephanie writes:
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 Review
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there like the energizer bunny they just keep going and going

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the door open alarm got annoying really quick

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Jetta's Are Awesome Cars — My jetta had awesome handling, it cornered like a dream ,very reliable, great car in winter...

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Cost $3,412 Average Instant Market Value $4,249 Average Instant Market Value $4,190 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 28 29 34
Horsepower 115 150 106
Crash Test Rating 8 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 15.0 15.0 13.4
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.3 41.5 42.7

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Reviews

Compact, Convenient And Comfortable By maverick111

One of the best german car vw Jetta, go for it. U ll not regret!! safety, handling, milage, cargo space, and style are incredible feature of the car. And, so far it is maintenance free!! Definitely, ... Read More

It probably has a little more road noise than the other luxury car I own but quieter than my 2010 pickup which is a crew cab. I don't do a lot of driving, my local town is 15 miles away. I go the the... Read More

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta Reviews

Nice Car By Bykaman

I love this car . Look so cool. Seat so comfortable . I love classic style inside car . Yes, this car fun to drive !!! Exterior size car good too, its middle car , not small not so big ! On gas its no... Read More

Excellent! I Would Purchase This Vehicle Again. By Treilae06

Fuel economy is awesome! Up front comfort is lacking. Lots of leg room for all passengers, especially in the rear. The car looks great, aggressive styling gives it a sporty look. DIY's will apprec... Read More

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2010 Volkswagen Jetta Reviews

Fun Car To Drive And Great Commuter By Coop181

Overall a great car - very fun, good fuel economy, sporty yet sophisticated. Has similar feel of luxury higher end 3 series BMW or c-class Benz without the added cost and gets better fuel economy. L... Read More

Been Great Reliable Car By rascalemt

This is an excellent commuter car that gets 45 + mpg, comfortable, performs very well in the rain and snow. When it's cold, the heated seats warm up quickly as does the motor. Recommend as a first ca... Read More

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Reviews

A Great Compromise Of Fun And Practical By newsmctado

Bought the 2009 Wolfsburg Jetta with the DSG transmission in June 2011 with 28K miles and have put 20K miles on it since. Very impressed all around. Absolutely great engine. DSG transmission makes ... Read More

Great Gas Saver! By rocketman_1

handles well, is well made, absolutely no problems so far. Considered a Prius, but this is much more fun to drive. We have driven this Jetta from FL. to NM twice, and found it to be very comfortable.... Read More

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2008 Volkswagen Jetta Reviews

Great Commuter Car. Would Buy One Again. By JeramyBa

I love the car. The only part that I was not a fan of was the special oil filter wrench. I am a do-it-yourselfer and I attempted to change the oil twice without the wrench resulting in a big fail. I h... Read More

Sleeper By Nate

this is a great car for first car buyers, family owners, sleeper car owners, pretty much anyone who wants to have a sweet car. I love everything about this car and it has had no real problems. I highl... Read More

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