1997 Volkswagen Jetta JAZZ review from North America
"My reliable green box on wheels"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
AC went out to the tune of $1,300... I'll roll down the windows...
Moulding on the drivers door came off and I've not glued it back on.
A leak in a vacuum hose set the Check Engine Light off once.
General comments?
I like the car a lot. It's certainly not glamorous, but I enjoy driving it. Although my previous car (a Mazda) was more reliable and fuel efficient, I feel the VW has more character and I'll probably replace this car with a Golf or a Jetta wagon.
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| Not with a ten foot pole, unless you plan to impale it! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 liter 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 61000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda Protege |
| Date of Entry | 8th November, 2002 |