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Used 1997 Volkswagen Jetta Consumer Reviews

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4.25 out of 5 stars

good car, short money

johnny C, 10/26/2003
1997 Volkswagen Jetta GT 4dr Sedan
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sporty, fun to drive. quality German engineering for a fraction of the cost of other german motors

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive GLX vr6

ssvk, 10/19/2002
1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
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From the time i have owned this car, i have enjoyed driving it. It begs you to drive, push harder on the corners, it handles great. The engine is very peppy and responsive. All in all, its a very fun car, no major problems.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

I Regret Buying This Jetta

christinamarie, 10/28/2003
1997 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car in July 2003 with 52000mi. I drive all over the state, at least 500 mi a week. I was told by the dealer that the kick in the engine between 2md and 3rd gear is normal. Well, at 60,000 mi the kick has become fierce and my check engine light is on. The glove compartment lock is busted, too. Also had problems with the bearings on the wheels, and serious issues with the poor presentation of my car at the dealership. And don't even think about having more than 2 people in the backseat!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

97 Jetta GLS

tony k, 10/21/2002
1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan
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Have had the car for about 5 month now and I am pleased with it. I have put on it 8K miles and mechanical reliability has been good. The molding from one of the doors came off and the muffler seems to touch the underbody of the car whenever I hit deep wholes on the road, but other than that, I am very pleased with the car. Fuel economy has been good, avg. about 27 mpg.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun German car

Mephistopholes, 03/03/2003
1997 Volkswagen Jetta Trek 4dr Sedan
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I just bought this car a few months ago and all I've really driven with it since then is long trips on the freeway. This car gets very very respectable gas milage for the freeway trips and its gearing is such that it has plenty of passing punch even in top gear at 70 MPH. Also this car is fun, it may be somewhat underpowered but it is certainly a car which wants to be hustled and loves the twisties. A+ German engineering in a resonable car.

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