1997 Volkswagen Jetta GT review from North America

The throttle body wasn't acting right. The dealership replaced it free of charge.

The rear cup holder broke while holding a small Gatorade.

Rear defrost button stopped working. Replaced for free by the dealership.

Exhaust leak in the resonator. I had it replaced at a muffler shop with just a pipe.

New clutch at 75,000 miles.

Major 60,000 mile tune-up done at 75,000 miles.

Replaced the stock air box with a K & N filter and a bracket to hold the filter. I received better gas mileage, and performance after I applied the filter.

I replaced the stock chip with a Garretts chip for quicker throttle response, and better gas mileage and performance.

When I had the exhaust leak, I replaced it with a pipe. I also put on an after market muffler for less back pressure and better gas mileage.

I bought a pair of Morong shocks and Neuspeed sport springs for better stability turning. That allowed the car a 2 inch drop in the front, and a a little over an inch and a half in the back after the suspension settled.

For the tune-up I ordered Neuspeed plugs, Bosch Super Platinum spark plugs, and an MSD ignition, which creates a better spark, better gas mileage, and better performance.

All of these parts came to about $1,000. That isn't a bad price to pay for better performance and gas mileage.