1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLS from North America - Comments

5th Jul 2005, 13:56

"If you want to pay a lot to impress your friends with a cheap BMW wanna be, this is your car"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

The radiator blew and overheated the car the first week I had it, at 50,000 miles. After 3 trips to the dealer they finally figured out what it was.

The cupholders broke the first 2 weeks I owned it. Price to get it repaired? $120.

The A/C condensor and compressor died at 60,000. Price to repair? Between $1200-1500.

The front ground effect on the fron bumper tore off at 62,000. Not repaired yet.

A bent wheel will cost me $300+

And last, but not least the starter is now wearing out at 65,000.

General comments?

Great comfort on the inside, except in the VA humidity when the A/C broke.

Drives like a european car.

Gas mileage no as good as expected.

Cost to own... WAY TOO HIGH for a supposed compact/mid.

I bought this based on my previous experience with the VW Quantum. Loved that car.

After the Jetta experience, would not buy another VW.


21st Jun 2008, 00:02

My Jetta GLS is working great. I have to get a new MAF sensor. The gas mileage is great; I get about 35mpg, but the major thing is to drive it right. Then you won't have to worry about things messing up.

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