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Used 1998 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

FOURTH JETTA IN THE FAMILY

Doug JR., 06/09/2002
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan
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THIS IS THE FOURTH JETTA IN OUR FAMILY. I HAVE FOUND IT TO BE MORE RELIABLE THAN MY PARENTS 2000 JETTA GLS. THE ENGINE IS NOT VERY POWERFUL, BUT ONCE YOU REV IT UP, IT SPRINGS TO LIFE. ANYONE WHO DISAGREES WITH ME JUST SHOULDN'T OWN A VW. ONCE YOU DRIVE A JETTA AND LEARN HOW TO DRIVE IT EFFECTIVELY, YOU CAN STOP HEARTS. P.S. FOR ALL OF THOSE ANTI VW PEOPLE WHO THINK I DON'T KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT KEEP THIS IN MIND, I HAVE HAVE TWO PORSCHES 911 & 928, A 328I BMW, AND THIS JETTA. I CHOOSE TO DRIVE MY JETTA DAILY. AND I ALWAYS HAVE A SMILE WHEN I GET HOME!

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Disappointing Jetta

Pops, 07/10/2002
1998 Volkswagen Jetta K2 4dr Sedan
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Lots of problems early on with car. Automatic trans problems. Rear brake problems. Power window problems. Remote alarm problems. Alternator ceased at 30K. Exhaust down-pipe has broken two times.....On and on. Very disappointed in the realiability of this car. I have had many VW's before but this is my first brand new one. It will also be my last.

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5 out of 5 stars

i love my jetta!

aubry, 10/06/2004
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
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this is my first car ive bought. It was prviously owned and taken care of very well. Its a vr6 model, wich is faster than a regular gl jetta series, but this vehichle is very reliable. Gas milage is impecable and i have had NO problems what so ever with this car. And it is so much fun to drive!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

I'll Buy Another

La Bomba, 09/10/2007
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan
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Purchased used from Ford lot during yr 2000. Upgrade options include sun/moon roof and remote key access. Weak on acceleration and tops for cross-country touring/hwy driving. Solid feel with matching reliability. 1.8L fuel injected gets about 33/44 mpg road/hwy, a must in today's economy. Tight in the back for big folk; however, far roomier than the VW Bug. The battery linked factory VW radio was a mess, so I upgraded it with a Pioneer system. Wide wheel base with FWD a plus in weather. Roomy trunk. Lots of elbow room up front. Stout frame is a snap to parallel park in urban places. Nasty tacky exterior rubber door guards fall off too much. Overall: very good touring sedan (A-).

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Dependable

vwluv, 11/09/2004
1998 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg 4dr Sedan
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Dependable, solid sedan that is both fun to drive yet feels safe compact

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