The stock Goodyear tires were replaced after 20,000 km's.
The reverse gear broke at 25,000km's.
Break shoes and rotors were changed at 35,000 km's.
Battery changed at 55,000 km's.
Clutch and turbocharger changed at 65,000 km's.
Re-glued side moldings about 6 times.
The electronis seem to be playing tricks on me for the past 5,000 km's.
The 1997 jetta is a nice looking car and the diesel engine is very fuel efficient.
However I have had far too many problems to want to by another VW below the year 2000 mark.
I have a 97 jetta gl, have had trouble with the brakes, rotors, side molding on the doors and rattles everywhere that the dealer can't find. Have owned vw's since 1967 and the cars are getting cheaper (quality).I can't complain about the drive train.
Joe.
If your door molding had to be glued 6 times maybe you are using the wrong glue? I took mine to an autobody shop who used some special autobody epoxy. They have stayed on!
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