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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 Cabrio, so we've included reviews for other years of the Cabrio since its last redesign.
Shoot Me and My Car NOW
Shoot Me Now! , 08/06/2004
1998 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The convertible top dry rotted and ripped. VW is supposed to help us out (there was a class action lawsuit) and the dealer is giving me a terrible time with this. So in the meantime the interior of my car is getting drenched each time it rains. The customer service all in all is horrendous. Not only did the top rip but other things are falling apart: the door slams shut on your leg. The indoor handle broke. The back seat is ripped at the seams and no one even rides back there. Cup holder broke. The outdoor handle is loose. This thing is one shoddy piece of work! I will NEVER buy another VW.
I Love My Little Car!
misanthropist, 07/10/2012
1998 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS 2dr Convertible
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've had my Cabrio for only about a month and I've noticed a few flaws such as the tires the previous owner put on it are too big and grind when I have rear passengers. That or my suspension needs an update. My ABS and E brake lights stay on when driving but not ALL the time. A few of the automatic features don't work.. my top is now manuel which I don't mind. My driver window doesn't like to roll up normally. My mirrors aren't automatic anymore. My cruise control I don't believe works.. I havn't really looked into figuring how to set it though, so maybe it does. My seats are difficult to move back and forth and My trunk light doesn't come on. However, those are all minor things to me.
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Al Hopkins, 12/30/2009
1998 Volkswagen Cabrio GL 2dr Convertible
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great car to drive!Not my first VW I have bought, this is why I bought this one. Fun to drive, even with the top down:>) For me easy to work on,great bag for the buck. Had to replace ball joints 'cause rubber boot was torn, These Cabrio's are a very durable reliable vehicle. Super fast no! Although for a 2.0 it is pretty quick for the placement under the hood Handling is excellent. For a '98 friends/people cannot believe it is this old of a vehicle. This is a "best kept secret" for those of us young at heart. Miata eat your heart out!!!
Avoid 90's VWs
Jim, 03/17/2009
1998 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS 2dr Convertible
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
My 2 daughters both insisted on VW (98 Cabrio and 99 Golf). These cars are killing me,. The cabrio has a ton of electronic issues, the top is now manual, warning lights come and go, power locks don't work speedometer is intermittent. Getting these repaired is expensive as VW parts are year specific and EXPENSIVE. Nearly every plastic piece has snapped off (visor, glovebox handle, knobs). It has happened on both cars. Do not buy VW's. I own 2 old VW's (1973 Bug and 79 Bus), but have purchased my last modern VW product.
I Love my Cabrio!
Nuru, 08/20/2008
1998 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS 2dr Convertible
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Back in the 80's there was this movie, "Can't Buy Me Love" and the girl had the Cabriolet in white. I fell in love with the car then. When I had the opportunity to buy the same car I loved back then, in 2001, I jumped on it and never looked back. I can't tell you how many people have asked to buy the car from me. I was hit 2 times in that car, and both times the other car was more damaged than my little tank. The second time it was an SUV that hit me. The whole front of the other car was crumpled. Overall, my Cabrio has served me well. I will only replace it with a convertible Mini as that's the only other thing I've driven that's as fun.