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1997 Volkswagen Jetta 4 Dr GT Sedan Reviews

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“Clean 97 Gt Blacked Out.”

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Ben594
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Ben594 recommends this car
05/22/2008

Overall I'm happy with this car.

The performance isn't AMAZING, but it's good, especially when compared to a stock 2.0L GT or GL. Good throttle response, retardedly good handling, top speed only around 200. It's got the Neuspeed chip and cam, short ram intake, Remus exhaust, and FK adjustable coilovers.

The build quality is awesome as I've seen in every VW I've encountered. It's a very solid car and has never broken down on me. Other than modifications, the only money spent on it is gas and regular maintenance. This car has never seen regular fuel and has always had full synthetic oil. It pays to take care of your car.

I've got a couple personal issues with the appearance of the car but no one else really seems to share my concerns lol.

Pros — Solid, Reliable, Responsive, Tight handling, Decent gas mileage, Sounds great.
Cons — Hard to make significant horsepower out of the 2.0L unless you move to forced induction.

Good looking aftermarket parts are few and far between.
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“97 Jetta 2.0 With 5-speed Manual”

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Douglas57 recommends this car
04/08/2008

I loved this car, drove great, very comfortable, I think it looks great too.  Not a leader on the power side though.  I put euro headlights and a badgless grill and it looks even better.  I miss it.

Pros — Great fuel economy
Cons — Underpowered
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Naomi35 recommends this car
03/26/2008

My hubby bought me this car when my diesel Rabbit crapped out on me. I loved this car!! It now lives with my brother

Pros — 5 speed manual, moon roof, black, etc.
Cons — Couldn't get the car seat in and out easily
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“I Love My Jetta”

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Ethan144 recommends this car
01/21/2008

you would love the handling on the car buttt its not as fast as the 1.8t

Pros — great handling
Cons — 2.0 slow
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“Driving Machine”

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Vladimir39 recommends this car
01/04/2008

Made it to the Martimes and back, piece of cake

Pros — its a VW
Cons — Its not a diesel
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