Used 1998 Volkswagen GTI Pricing
1998 Highlights
The GTI VR6 receives several cosmetic upgrades taken from the 1997 Driver's Edition. Among them are a chrome-tipped exhaust pipe, silver/white-faced instruments, embossed sill covers, leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift boot and hand brake lever, new Sport-Jacquard seat fabric and the aluminum ball shift knob. Exclusive to the VR6 for 1998 are the Speedline 15-inch alloys from the Driver's Edition and one-touch up power windows with pinch protection. All GTIs get standard remote keyless entry, and side-impact airbags are optional.
Pros
- Excellent road manners, roomy interior, fun to drive, speedy VR6.
Cons
- Some controls and symbols difficult to decipher, staid styling, underpowered four-cylinder engine.
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Golf GTI
I love this car. My older brother gave it to me for my 16th birthday. It already had 88,000 miles on it but it still runs really well. The only thing it really needed was a new throttle body and some wheel bearings. I love the interior and it gets great gas mileage (between 29 and 33 mpg).
Think twice before getting sucked in!
I purchased a GTI in 99' and it gave
me nothing but problems. The car is
fun to drive(needs stiffer suspension)
and does have many features not
available on similar priced cars;
however, reliability is horrible and
the cost of maintenance will make you
want to kill yourself! The
majority of the car is made in Brazil
not Germany (shoddy workmanship)and
the engine is expensive to maintain
($400+ for a tune-up and $40+ for an
oil change). I spent over $6000 in
two years, thank god for the extended
warranty. (there's a reason Volks
extended their warranty)
Most Fun you can Have with $6,000
I've owned my '98 GTI VR6 for one year now and have loved it! When purchased it had just hit 100,000 miles but was well maintained. I have since put 40,000 more on it without the first bit of trouble. I did however have a minor accident a couple months after buying it causing me to replace some suspension components. I chose to upgrade with Bilstein struts and lowering springs. I also added an intake and chip. Even with the mods & 17" wheels I still get around 25 mpg city / hwy. I would suggest this car to any sport enthusiast. However bear in mind it is not the quietest car inside or out. So if you dont mind the occasional squeak GO FOR IT!