Used 1997 Volkswagen GTI Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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GTIUNV, 03/08/2007
1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
All I am going to say is 170,000 miles of FUN! That is right, 170,000 miles and all it took was regular maintenance. If you buy it you will need to put money in it (don't buy it if you are broke). Maintenance is pricey, but you can do most of it yourself. BTW, this is one of four VWs I have had.
Fun to drive
slimsalmon, 03/11/2008
1997 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car from 19K miles to 240K. Overall this car is extremely fun to drive and handles exceptionally. The drive train is solid and at 240K miles my car still doesn't show any signs of weakness or burn any oil. I still haven't needed to replace the clutch or do any transmission work either. The dash and controls are built well and aren't cheap and plasticy like many cars that came out during that time. However, there has been a TON of stuff that needs constant attention outside the main drive train which seemed like it was built so cheaply it was designed to fail.
Still fun to drive after 5 years!
johnincary, 09/07/2002
1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second GTI, after 92 GTI 16v. Compared to old GTI this one is much better in every way, except that is's heavier. The VR6 is still very fun to drive and stealthy looking as always - attracting no attention so fast driving is still possible. I have no mechanical problems to report. Do get 16" wheels and tires and better suspension - this car needs firmer suspension - everything else on it is fine.
GTI's are fun for everyone!!!
Billy Miller, 04/17/2002
1997 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very dependable car, fun to drive, pleasing to the eye, and everyone else seems to love it too! I've had a few minor problems, but never anything major.
don't get this car!it happens everywhere
John7000, 08/15/2002
1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback
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We bought this car brand new in Bangkok Thailand and after 30000km just when the car is out of warranty, it start to fall apart. We never drive it hard because of the traffic and then the transmission fail (140,000bath to fixed which is about $3,200), and then the abs fail every month, electrical gone nut.....we have to service it every months!!!
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