Used 1997 Volkswagen Jetta Pricing
1997 Highlights
Wolfsburg models are gone, and the Jetta GT arrives sporting the look of the GLX without the VR6 engine. Trek gets alloy wheels. GL, GLS, Trek and GT run more quietly, thanks to a new cylinder head design.
Pros
- Excellent road manners, roomy interior, fun-to-drive, heater will roast your face
Cons
- Some controls and symbols difficult to decipher, staid styling, underpowered four-cylinder engine
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Never Buy a VW
I really hate this car with a passion. Literally every day something goes wrong. Yesterday my starter went. I had it replaced. Today the idle is going crazy and its smelling like gas really bad. The coolant system is terrible. Pretty much everything on this car is designed poorly and made of plastic. The exhaust rattles of the underside of the car. The electrical system is total junk. I have had problems with this car since day one. If you are reading this and are considering getting a VW, please go buy a Honda, seriously.
Great overall car, maintenance is key to go 200k+ miles
I owned 2 VWs on the past, a 02 Jetta Wolfsburg, and 03 Gti , both 1.8t 5spds. I recently got rid of my newer truck to go back to No payments, and found a 1997 Jetta Gt black with black leather w/140k miles this past January. This car has been awesome, ive taken great care of her, since it was a 1 owner and interior is immaculate with no rips and paint looks new. mechanically car seems very sound, especially on the freeway, its very smooth. Ive had a few hiccups with car, such as gas gauge not always working or power door locks not working on driver side, but its expected with a older car. I plan to do a full overhaul and tune up to car in next 6 months, glad i finally own MK3 JETTA.
Jetta Trek...What an amazing car.
I purchased my 97 VW jetta from a
private party. It is my first car. I
have had it for just over a year now
and have put about 5000 miles on it
since purchase. This car runs great,
very reliable and always fun to
drive. Everywhere I go I turn heads,
because the car is in such good shape
and just a sight to see. I would
reccomend a 5 speed VW jetta (esp
Trek) to anyone looking for a
dependable car with great handling, a
smooth ride, and more power than you
would espect from a normal 4 cyl.
car.