Used 1998 Volkswagen GTI Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 GTI, so we've included reviews for other years of the GTI since its last redesign.
114k and still running strong (sort of!)
ercdvn01, 04/16/2003
1997 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback
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I have had this car for a little over three years and I have put close to 70K on it since then. I had to get a new cat back exhaust around 50K. The only thing since then was a timing belt, tune up, and wheel bearings at 112K. My latest problem and the biggest so far is that my reverse is totally shot! I can't complain too much about the car I have been pretty rough with it over the past three years and it has held up pretty good. I just wish it had more power!!!
Pretty Nice GTI
Good til Caught FIRE, 12/24/2003
1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6 Driver's Edition 2dr Hatchback
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I purchased it new 5 years ago and I loved it (91,000 miles). It's sporty, quick in comparison to other cars in it's class ('97). Nice standand features. Fun to drive. Biggest draw back... the engine caught fire and was a total loss !!!
Never get bored to drive a GTI
allinthegame, 05/09/2003
1997 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback
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I've had the car for 4 yrs now. got it used with 20k on it. always fun to drive. I like the feel of the car. feel like driving a real car. Only thing I dont like is the spares are expensive. Always dependable, no major problems, I can take the car anywhere without thinking about whats going to happen to the babe...
5 Years of Fun
TAN1848, 06/28/2002
1997 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback
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5 Years of fun so far. Nothing to report bad but the body has begun to start making creaking sounds. Thier is 55,000 on the OD and it is time for the timing Belt replacement, Tires and Hoses. I have heard that power steering may become problem in future?
Fun Car to Drive
VW GTI, 09/05/2002
1997 Volkswagen GTI 2dr Hatchback
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The car is great to drive, the handling is great. The biggest complaint I have with the VWs is the electrical. This is my third VW and everyone of them has had electrical problems, nothing that's to troulesome, just annoying. The rear wiper is flimsy, the side molding came off, again just annoying. Also, like other VWs with abs brakes mine has malfunctioned. Would I recommend the vehicle, easily 'yes'.
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