Used 1998 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Consumer Reviews
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98 VW TDI
punta, 01/03/2013
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
240,000 miles of saving me fuel,,,bought new for 13,9999 saved more of the purchase price in fuel saving over the past 14 years...This vech. has been great,,average.. mpg 47...orig, fuel filter,,clutch...only replaced timing belt 3,,times changed the oil every 7500 miles,,...and tires....that is it...Liability insurance and just drive it...Why over do the maintance....Don't let the dealerships take your hard earn money....Good diesel fuel goes a long ways in these motors....No interior parts have broke yet...Note this car has never been garaged... Basic Jetta tdi,,roll up windows,,5 speed,,cruise,No AC,,I live in the Northwest...Get real,,this is all anyone needs...
Great all around vehicle
Dan G, 01/30/2010
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive, reliable and gets 40 mpg city driving, 50+ highway. Trim is poor, out and in. Door, manual door locks, molding, glove box, nobs, all have been broke. Living in Denver, CO, it starts in cold and takes a few miles to warm up - that is diesel, no problem. Runs up to the mountains at speed. With 200K, finally replaced clutch. Lots of cooling hoses which are not easy to replace. German engineering: what are thinking? Frustrating to work on, fortunately, that does not occur very often. ANY work by an independent, German mech costs $$$, parts are outrageously $$$, I know my junk yard guy. NO trouble with engine,fuel, cooling, heating, electric systems (manual windows).
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char, 09/19/2010
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
bought it brand new, now approaching 240k miles. i really had nothing break, just things that wear out. a couple of years ago i got new shocks so it drives like it's brand new. still on original clutch and rear brakes. actuallly the air conditioner went out this summer. i don't know what went wrong with it. this car exceeded my most optimistic hopes - i couldn't be happier. my last tank i got 48 mpg and i never have to add oil.
Thank You, Can I Have Another
chefbob, 07/23/2006
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have this car for eight years now. 227,000 miles later and I am still getting 45 - 50 mpg! I love the car but I hate the dealerships! Even though I have had minor problems...glow plugs, hoses, batteries nothing is ever in stock and takes weeks to get. I have found a local mechanic who works on the diesels and I'm very happy now. Change your oil, timing chain, and get your manifold cleaned at around 100,000 miles along with the innercooler and you will love this car. I'm trying for 300,000 miles as long as I can stay away from the dealership.
Best Beater
tim249, 01/03/2015
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I average 48mpg in my TDI, bought this car for an even $1000 (etested & saftied). Came with some racing mod's done (whatever). Had it for a year, replaced one $75 hose and one set of tires for $120 on sale. So in total I've put $1195 in this car (I also only pay $89 a month to insure it as a young male driver). Also being 6'2" I still fit in it nicely enough. It has 456000kms on it and works great and I'm still driving it as my daily driver and farm car. I work the heck out of this car and it's cost me nothing, I've easily paid this car several times over in fuel savings. I'll never buy a new car in my life if I can buy beaters like this.
Jetta TDI
Joe Martinez, 04/04/2002
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Awosme car
awesome diesel
duckman, 05/15/2002
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this is the most reliable car that i have ever owned, and the funnest that i have ever driven. People are amazed when I fill up at the diesel pump( which doesn't happen often, 50 mpg). I say diesel and people think of big rigs. When it's on the road people are amazed at the acceleration and pull of the little engine. I have pulled u-haul trailers with it while moving, and pulled away from other mid size sedans while running down the road. It has been ROCK solid reliable and has always been there.
Great Car Horrible Dealer
Dieseldog, 06/10/2002
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My '98 Jetta TDI has been a great car with few mechanical problems. The only disappointment has been the total imcompetence of the only dealer within 40 miles of me. Without a reliable independent mechanic who understands these cars I would never buy another one. VW has a great product but a common complaint is lousy dealer support. Where is VOA? This is a common complaint across the USA/Canada.
The best car ever
tk101, 07/20/2002
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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!
i love my nellie
dieselgirl, 07/14/2003
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
love the rumble - has started all 4 Minnesota winters - carbon buildup in the intake is a problem at approx. 90k
Inspired car with fatal flaw
JohnTDI, 12/24/2003
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought the car brand new, May 98, & I've had a love/hate relationship w/ it ever since. The car is a blast to drive...great acceleration & amazing fuel efficiency. Car's efficiency has ruined me for all other cars. Frustrations: radio replaced twice, key ignition sticks in start position, replaced fuel injection manifold, replaced 2 glow plugs, all 4 side moldings peeled off, hard starting in WARM weather (recent problem). Problems have been covered by the 100k mile warranty, but what happens when it runs out? Car will cost more to maintain after 100K miles than it did to make payments on it. Bought it for fun, economy, & reliability. Ended up with 1 of 3.
TDI Jetta
abcde, 01/23/2004
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
good mileage however.....
krc, 04/30/2004
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car has been great on long trips mileage and ride however the quality is not up to the Honda Civic I had. I just got the car out of the shop cost $ 1385.00 and that does not include the injector pump covered under warranty ($1600) It is back in the shop after two weeks with a hard start problem. cost??? Haven't got it back yet.
Unique and $ Pocket Friendly
Dezel, 05/13/2003
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
great
spilly2, 05/13/2003
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
TDI 185000 still going strong
string, 06/01/2003
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Luv this car. commute 172 miles round trip. Excellent milage >50 mpg. Only routine wear and tear repairs.(Brakes, tires etc....) Extremely reliable
98 TDI
epshade, 07/08/2003
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought in 2000 when 2 years old. Problems with the turbo, dealer replaced for free even though I am the third owner. Consistently get 50 mpg +/- 1 mpg winter, summer, city or highway. Lots of torque; I do not use first gear. Handling very good, and the car is balanced so that it sometimes tricks me into thinking it is a rear-wheel drive car in the winter, and I slide past a turn when I downshift to slow down. Only negatives are that one door is stuck shut (due to handle?). Can't VW fix this after two decades? Also, stock shocks/struts are junk; KYB improved handling significantly.
may bring you lots of troubles
Dmitry Pavlov, 03/20/2002
1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDi 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bad, slow and expensive service. Parts price is incredibly hidh.