1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX review from North America
"A great sports sedan with high maintenance costs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blown tweeter on delivery (warranty).
Sunroof came off its rails at 10,000 (warranty).
Steering column replaced at 16,000 (warranty).
Mass air flow sensor replaced at 32,000 (extended warranty).
Throttle control replaced at 33,000.
Annoying rattles, increasing over time.
General comments?
I have enjoyed the car overall. It handles extremely well and for a V6 the gas mileage is on par.
The maintenance costs are expensive compared to other cars in its class.
It is very roomy and has a large trunk.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | VR6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40 miles |
| Most recent distance | 36000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 11th June, 2001 |