1998 Volkswagen GTI
| MSRP: | Not Listed |
| Invoice: | Not Listed |
| Total: | 25 reviews |
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| Excellent | 14 reviews | |
| Very Good | 7 reviews | |
| Average | 3 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 1 reviews |
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For 1998, a remote keyless entry system was added as a standard feature to the Volkswagen GTI, which was available in two versions -- the base GTI and the higher-performance GTI VR6. While the GTI base model was essentially unchanged from the previous year, the VR6 trim package was upgraded, receiving a number of features that had been included on the limited edition VR6 Driver's Edition available the previous year. Those features included 15-inch alloy wheels, a special seat fabric, silver-faced instrument gauges, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob, and handbrake.
The base GTI was equipped with a 115-horsepower, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, while the GTI VR6 upped the ante with a 2.8-liter double-overhead-cam V6 engine that pumped out 172 horsepower. Both engines were linked to a five-speed manual transmission. A four-speed automatic was available as an option on the base GTI model.
Standard equipment for the GTI base model included bucket sport seats, power windows, power brakes, power steering, power heated mirrors, a power sunroof, air conditioning, dual airbags, anti-lock brakes, alloy wheels, traction control, an anti-theft alarm system, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo system. The GTI VR6 added cruise control and a tilt steering column. Leather seats were optional on both versions of the GTI.
The GTI's interior, fuel economy, and reliability were among the features drivers enjoyed about the car. Most drivers noted that they have had few problems with their cars, other than normal wear and tear and maintenance issues.
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| Excellent | 14 reviews | |
| Very Good | 7 reviews | |
| Average | 3 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 1 reviews |
“1998 Vw Gti”
Don't have a picture of mine up yet but I love it! The inside is in like new condition. The sound system is amazing! It cost close to $4000, the sound system I mean. Many upgrades, very quick. Fun car... More
“A Driving Pleasure”
Best VW out there. Exhilerating to drive, hugs curves, can stop on a dime. To me its a gorgeous vehicle, but its an acquired taste. Only issue is the typical VW rust spots. Bought it used expecting to... More
“Best Gti I Owned!”
This one was a real sleeper. Traded it for the Passat. Big mistake - should have kept it! More
“Step Car To A Faster One”
like the speed, hate changing the oil, needs better body work, and some points on the car rust easily, its fairly cheap to maintain as long as you get one that wasn't driven too hard, and it drives... More
“Buy This.”
Wonderful engine, and very very very very durable. The appearance is lacking beetity but is very functional and is not disgusting. The powerful VR6 is perfect for backroad cruising, highway driving... More
“Volkswagon”
It seems to be a great family car. a little under powered for picking up the kids from school. VER VERY top heavy being that it sits so high. and the damn belts make sooo much noise. and thats about a... More
“Wolf In Sheeps Clothing”
what a classic.build quality well before its time.wiked on performance without all the bumf.easy to repair no special tools or computer "£80 to plug in then tell you a load of bull that is required w... More
“Best Car”
BEST car ever.. one of the best made VW engines ever. The engine is small for a 6 cylinder (compared to american cars) but mighty. Very roomy inside and HUGE back seat windows. I have over 160,000 mi... More
“Fast And Furious Haha”
You take care of it and it will take care of you more or less. Performance is pretty good especially if its manual shift, its quick at accelerating, braking with my car is pretty good also because I g... More
“I Miss It A Lot”
Good Car, quite problematic with some sensor stuff and gear box if you force it, but really good driving and engine sound. The sound is just incredible, it can make a ferrari let you pass in a freeway... More
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1998 Volkswagen GTI Articles from Around the Web
- www.edmunds.com — JD Powers quality ratings for the 1998 Volkswagen GTI... More
- www.edmunds.com — Edmunds Editorial Ratings for the 1998 Volkswagen GTI... More
- www.edmunds.com — I love this car. (16 more reviews available)... More
- www.edmunds.com — The GTI VR6 receives several cosmetic upgrades taken from the 1997 Driver's Edition. More
- autos.yahoo.com — http://autos.yahoo.com/usedcars/reviews/article/?id=2253 More
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