1998 Volkswagen Jetta tdi review from North America
"Good while it's new"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioning went out at 110k miles.
Starter is dying at 110k.
Master unit for clutch went out at 80k.
3 electrical windows have stopped working. 60k 80k 85k.
General comments?
Good car, but when the repairs start they don't stop.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115540 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 30th March, 2004 |