Used 1998 Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Great little car
guymeister, Alpharetta, GA, 01/24/2012
Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought mine new back in 1998, expecting to keep it a few years. Almost 14 years later it's still going strong and I still like it. The good things about it are that it's fast, quick, and nimble. The seats are form fitting and keep you from moving around. Repairs have been rare, but fairly expensive when they came. The strangest one was the replacement of the thermostat, which 1 garage couldn't even find, and that the dealer replaced for $450. In general, though, it's been very reliable. The only down side to it is that you feel every bump in the road. That gets annoying after a while.
my review
nic, 07/09/2002
Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
very simple. this car has been great, but that maybe because i don't drive it very far on a daily basis.
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vw4life2010, 10/29/2010
Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i love my 98 gti vr6 only thing i think it really needs is 2 be lowered and bigger sway bar front and back
Fun - But expensive to maintain
Larry Williams, 01/27/2003
Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Don't misread me, this is a FUN car to drive. This car is fast and handles like a slot car. The hatch is HUGE, and I've carried items of unbelievable size back there. Reliability is only so-so. I've had numerous problems with the radio, the leather has peeled away from both doors numerous times. On the more serious side, I've spent over $2000 in the last two years replacing various items that have failed. (Ignition coil, fuel injector, thermostat, etc.) Routine maintenance will cost you a bundle. If you are on a tight budget, I'd advise looking elsewhere.
Think twice before getting sucked in!
Beefy-T, 03/13/2003
Volkswagen GTI VR6 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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)