1997 Volkswagen GTI review from North America
"I Like It Dude"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Left wheel bearing @ 10k
Hand brake cable @ 30k
Key-lock (trunk) @ 35k
Battery @ 40k
Speedometer @ 40k
Key-lock (driver side) @ 50k
Water pump @ 60k
Starter @80k.
General comments?
Suspension is crapping out at 80k, but I think driving over a bridge to work and back didn't help (those damn expansion joints on the bridge are rough).
The locks freeze up in winter. Same problem on my last Volks. Totally sucks.
I like my car. It's got great highway speed performance, had nice handling (gonna get the suspension redone soon), and seemed pretty reliable overall.
Interior is great and doesn't wear out.
I think I'll keep it as a winter car when I get my next one (BMW, SAAB, or a Corvette :)
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| Fast, fun, well engineered and well worth the money |
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| If you take care of it, it will take care of you |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen GTI |
| Date of Entry | 10th October, 2003 |