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Used 1997 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Consumer Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
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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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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Car all the way around!

VwChrisVr6, 12/09/2003
1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
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this is an exceptionaly well built car, built by Volkswagen. If there is such a car that gives you the power and the feeling of being a sport car, but yet has the gift of luxury this is the car you are looking for.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

97 Jetta GLS

tony k, 10/21/2002
1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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

Loved it

Bigg E, 12/29/2003
1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
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Definately one of the best cars that I've owned. Very fast, stable and loaded with features. Only had a few repair problems. I was told by the dealer that the brake rotors can not be turned, they had to be replaced. Expensive fix. Not an expensive car to own overall. Definately recommend.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

The Good, Bad and Ugly

cgwcolorado, 10/29/2008
1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
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My car now has 165,000 miles and is slowly hitting the hay. When the car works it's an amazing car. Unfortunately, when one thing goes wrong you better expect to be making regular appointments with your mechanic for a little while. I have serious electrical problems, door lock problems, the ABS is out, the cruise control went out, only one windshield spray nozzle works, belts, lights, side molding, clutch, pumps, catalytic converter, hoses and transmissions galore. I love my Jetta to death but she hates the cold and the heat and is the end result of all my money!

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