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4.63 out of 5 stars

The best car ever

tk101, 07/20/2002
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
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This car has been ASWOME! it has 78k on it and have done nothing to it beside routine mantince that had to be done on the car. i have a 5 speed and it really goes for a small engine. I street raced a lot of cars and beat a lot of smaller cars and could even stay up with v-6 camaro, and the mustang. Great gas milage around 45 to 50 in town. If you want a good car buy this one!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Just a fun little car!

cailin, 01/01/2004
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
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This '98 Jetta is my first ever car. As I purchased this vehicle "late in life", and did not drive at all until a year ago, I don't have anything to compare this car to. BUT, it is fun to drive and definitely has a lot of pep. Not the best on gas mileage, but then I don't drive to work, and mine does have 6 cylinders (Vroom-vroom!). Parts can be pricy, so it's good that VW's have a good reliability rating. I bought this car used and had I done more research, would have preferred a new (w/warranty) car. A good, solid (and well-sealed) car.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

I Hate my Jetta

Luvzh2o, 11/07/2008
1998 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg 4dr Sedan
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My car has been nothing but an expensive project since I bought it 2 years ago. Fist I had to have all 4 struts replaced, and new tires and alighnment. A few months later it needed a new exhaust and still is having cat issues. I have replaced both front axels, the brakes, new timming belt, and water pump. I have learned how to fix the Windows cause I have had all 4 break on me and its actually simple to replace the regulators, but getting the window back in to possition is a pain. The crank shaft possition sensor was just replaced and now its going back to the mechanic today, there is something wrong in the front end and it needs the valve cover gasket fixed and is leaking oil. What a pile!

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Nothing but problems

Brent, 01/17/2008
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
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Ever since i have owned this car, i have had to keep putting money into it. New spark plugs, new transmission, window mount broke twice, faulty wiring, engine mount broke, emergency break light stays on some times; it is by far the worst car that i have ever owned. I will NEVER own another volkswagen again.

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5 out of 5 stars

VW K2

VanWeston, 07/23/2002
1998 Volkswagen Jetta K2 4dr Sedan
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this is a great Car very fast. much much car for the money. manny goodies. turns heads I love it

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