1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6 from North America - Comments

Nothing big.

Rock hit and broke fog lite.

Rock hit and broke A/C condenser.

Excellent engine however cay is in bad need of better suspension. Previously owned 92 GTI 16V, and my 97 GTI VR6 is better in every way except extra weight. Do invest in ANY lowering and firming suspension and car will be a delight to drive. I also have 16" BBS wheels which seem to strike a nice balance between performance and streetability over potholes.

I just invested in a 1997 gti vr6... can you give me some tips on how to keep it running great. it doesn't have many problems, just a little maintenace problems... i I also want to know how or what I can do to give it a little more of a kick. it has been lowered, and I have 205/40 Z 80R tires on it. it also has NewSpeed strut bars in the back and front of the car. the car also has a performance muffler on it.

Can you give me some tips or website I can go to?

Eddie.

Hitbyadeer@aol.com.

Visit the forums on www.vwvortex.com and also look at www.dubtuning.com.

For a little more kick you would probably want to look at a chip. Garret (GIAC) produces a good one for the VR6.

I recently purchased a 97 Golf VR6. Only major issue was, when purchased, an inner CV boot needed fixing as it had been torn by something impacting or catching it. Wear had caused (some related part I can't remember the name of) to sieze up, requiring a few hours of labour to dislodge and replace due to the unique nature of the parts.

Apart from that it's an excellent car. Fuel consumption is typically high when driven aggressively, and it's requirement for premium petrol can be a little pricey at times (nothing but Shell Optimax for me).

My only real gripe about the car in general is the price of genuine VW parts and the lack of aftermarket alternatives for general, non-performance oriented parts (eg. rear wheel bearings being a non-performance part, as opposed to the rotor itself which can be bought elsewhere).

-Gwilym.