1998 Volkswagen Jetta GT review from North America
"I love my gas pig!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rust bubbles have formed on the driver side door (four bubbles) and on the trunk lid (two bubbles) and around where the spoiler attaches.
Big rust hole by the gas filler neck area.
Transmission had to be rebuilt at 50,000kms.
$9,000 worth of warranty work (including $5,000 for the transmission rebuild) were put into this car in its first two years.
General comments?
This car has been extremely reliable for me! Has yet to develop any mechanical problems.
The original Volkswagen battery even lasted six years!
The rust that bothered me I was able to get fixed for a very good price, so the body and paint are beautiful again!
The handling of the car is not as good as other cars I've driven, yet it is quick considering the engine size and automatic transmission.
The automatic transmission means that the car is not as good on gas as manual version, and in the past year fuel consumption has increased. I now do 11L per 100km in the city, which I am disappointed with and which is making me consider selling the car (for another, newer Jetta).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 91500 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 115000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 21st November, 2004 |