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“1998 Vw Jetta Gt 4d Auto”

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Bastian24 recommends this car
09/05/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Volkswagen Jetta 4 Dr GT Sedan

The '98 Jetta GT is a sturdy car good acceleration (it revs high), brakes might take some time to get used to as it's not as sensitive as the jap makes, great handling (it's a heavy car, so it won't get pushed around if there's a lot of wind while driving), comfort is better than the japanese makes. Downside is the maintenance and parts when it breaks down which are pretty expensive. I suggest this car to anyone who has knowledge in fixing cars or else it could cost you an arm and a leg. But apart for the repairs it's a great car, I personnally love it I've done lots of trips with it and the trunk is amazingly huge, I just wish it wouldn't be so costly on the repairs...

Pros — Great car, sturdy, amazing handling, good acceleration and decent brakes
Cons — Costly repairs
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“A Mad_beast”

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Jose1509 recommends this car
08/21/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Volkswagen Jetta 4 Dr GLX VR6 Sedan

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

Pros — everything
Cons — none
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“Average”

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Mike6410 recommends this car
08/04/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Volkswagen Jetta 4 Dr TDi Turbodiesel Sedan

Slow acceleration, brakes work wonders, handling is good if your suspension is in good shape (mine is not anymore).

I just replaced the head gasket, It needs a new MAF and new struts.

Looks like a nerd car, but it is.

Diesel is crazy expensive but it gets 50miles/gallon, parts aren't cheap either.

Pros — mileage, sturdy
Cons — expensive repairs, fuel cost
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“Vw 1998 Jetta Wolfsburg”

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Kent255 recommends this car
08/03/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Volkswagen Jetta 4 Dr Wolfsburg Sedan

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.

Pros — Fun to drive
Cons — Not AWD
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“Great Sporty Fun Car To Drive”

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Josh3921 recommends this car
07/30/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Volkswagen Jetta 4 Dr GLX VR6 Sedan

A little more expensive than most cars to maintain, but well worth it when you drive it!  Only problems I've had are wear items, belt(chain), suspension, exhaust.  Very fun and sporty car, would recommend one to anybody who loves to drive!  Fast car, and still gets 32 mpg...MAX, going 55 on the highway, of course, but still. 24-25 mpg city driving, unless you get on the gas, which is very tempting in this car (in which case you would get about 22-23 mpg, still not horrible).  The engine noise is phenomenal, magnaflow makes that even better ; )  Overall, LOVE the car!

Pros — Everything that has to do with driving it, looks great too.
Cons — Slightly larger maintenance cost.
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“98 Jetta Glx Vr6”

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Dan3528 recommends this car
07/10/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Volkswagen Jetta 4 Dr GLX VR6 Sedan

Overall this is an amazing car. I've only had it a few months but i'm in love with it already. Lots of power, compact yet spacious, great handling, and amazing build quality.

Pros — Fast,Powerful, Reliable
Cons — had a few electrical problems
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“My Lil Jetta Iii Gl”

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David8897 recommends this car
07/02/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Volkswagen Jetta 4 Dr GL Sedan

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

Pros — 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.
Cons — I burned out the check engine light.
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“Phizer Mobile”

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Shawn1172 recommends this car
06/17/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Volkswagen Jetta 4 Dr GLX VR6 Sedan

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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“My 2.9 Liter Vr6 Jetta”

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Mike5629 recommends this car
06/12/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Volkswagen Jetta 4 Dr GLX VR6 Sedan

I like my cars new engine.  Also the Pioneer indash touch screen DVD player.  Also the BBS RC rims.

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“It Was Predictable.”

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Darren1403 recommends this car
06/06/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used Volkswagen Jetta 4 Dr K2 Sedan

Served it purpose and was fun to drive

Pros — Reliable
Cons — Predictable common issues for the model year..Expensive$$
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