1998 Volkswagen Jetta review from North America
"Awesome bulletproof low cost transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Check engine light was on when I drove car of dealer's lot. I took it back and they replaced wiring harness and glow plugs.
General comments?
My first tank of diesel fuel gave me 48 MPG. I achieved as high as 50.4 MPG. I was impressed with the torque and pulling power of the small diesel engine on hills. I did not have to shift down and the engine did not appear to "lug down". I sold it to my daughter who lives in Minnesota and it is continuing to give her trouble free transportation. I have watched these Jettas hold their value on Ebay and many with more miles have sold for more than the $6,000 I paid at my local dealer! I originally bought the car to convert to run on used vegetable oil which would eliminate the cost of fuel.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 119700 miles |
| Most recent distance | 124800 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 24th November, 2005 |