1998 Volkswagen GTI GTi vr6 review from North America
"Best car I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Since I have owned the car I have had to replace the rear pads and rotors front pads and rotors last week. also the transmission oil cooler hoses. and the water pump. it has a slight head gasket leak and will need to be replaced soon.
General comments?
I love the car. the vr6 engine responds amazingly and is very quick the car handles amazing. the interior is very comfortable. the car is very reliable and depenable. it also handles very well in the snow which we get around here. its quick sporty and just a fun car to drive.
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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 | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 VR6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 65451 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91650 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 29th November, 2006 |