1998 Volkswagen GTI review from North America
"It is a GREAT car!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had no problems with the car except the power steering pump started squeaking, but it was an easy fix.
There is a minor rust spot under the hatch, but it's nothing.
General comments?
It is a great car. I drive it everyday. I love it!!! It runs great after 103,000 miles!!!
It is really really fast for a car that can hold 5 people comfortably. The back seat is very roomy. It drives thru the twisties like a roller coaster. You can't throw it out of a turn, and I get 32 MPG in the city and 40 MPG on the interstate!
The trunk is HUGE for a car it's size. We golf all the time, and it can fit at least 3 golf bags in the trunk. I recommend it to anybody that likes to go fast while saving gas and stowing a lot of stuff in the trunk.
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| This is the best car I have ever owned |
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| If it wasn't for pesky things, this thing would go for another 100,000 miles (280,000 total) |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 103000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 14th February, 2009 |