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4.63 out of 5 stars

TDI Jetta

abcde, 01/23/2004
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
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Great mileage and fun to drive and is very comfortable for long periods. After 45000 glow plugs had to be replaced for $600 and dealer had car for 2 weeks. I thought they should do better on both. No loaner available! No other problems with vehicle.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Stay Away

Jetta GLX Blues, 08/05/2002
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
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Stay away from this car. I bought it last June and since September my repair bills have topped $5,000. They are lemons. A lot of little things go and labor kills you. It feels like it has spent more time in the shop then with me. Trust me, they look nice and will run for the test drive, but once you leave the lot, get ready for some headaches.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Been A Great Car over the Years

by MLJ VR6, 12/22/2005
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
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I've had my 1998 Volkswagen Jetta for eight years now with 175,000 miles and have been very pleased. I've had the ususal Jetta problems with the ignition, water hose, window regulator, minor electrical and body moldings. The parts manager at the dealership gave me a great tip on the moldings. Buy the pop-in plastic moldings from the '95 model. They look fine and you will never have to replace them again. I use the seat adjustment levers for my cupholders which hold big cups. I have changed the oil / filter every 5,000 miles, the air filter every 35,000 miles, and hope to keep the car for 250,000 miles. The V6 engine has been very reliable with no engine repairs whatsoever.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

great

spilly2, 05/13/2003
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
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Cup holders suck. Great car if you dont like to spend money. Low Deprecation. Nothing for Fuel. Dont like going to the gas station 550 miles pr tank.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Unique and $ Pocket Friendly

Dezel, 05/13/2003
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
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I like this car, it attracts attn cause its a diesel and people are suprised. I put in some extra features and it almost looks like a Lexus IS300. With the proper care you have a car that will lasts you 300k miles easily.

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