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Used 1998 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
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4.25 out of 5 stars

my 98 jetta GT

ppgtek, 03/19/2002
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GT 4dr Sedan
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the jetta GT is basically a trim package, the funny thing is that people on the street swear thast means its like a GTI. in my opinion the mid ninteys jetta looks a lot better than the newer ones. it looks espically good with the clearcoat paint and the spoiler. the 2.0 engine just sucks, good thing im not into racing. but watch out if your buying this car to hook it up. aftermarket parts are few in number and high in price. and you have to watch out for that too little things can shut down the electrical system of this car, like a new cd player or an new alarm.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

A zippy little number with lots of power

Deb, 03/29/2002
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

You can't beat the great handling and powerful VR6 engine! I love putting the windows down, opening the moonroof and just letting it all hang out.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Love It!

Frankie, 10/10/2008
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLX VR6 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I just bought this car a couple months ago, haven't had it too long. My first vw. But i love it! Had to have two of the regulators replaced when i got it but no surprise by all the reviews i keep reading. The back right Bose speaker blew out. The clutch is starting to wear out too, but i think the owner before me drove dirty. So once i get a new clutch ill be running smooth again! Wish my car had the heated leather seats though..

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4.25 out of 5 stars

the worst car I have ever had

funkykat, 09/25/2003
1998 Volkswagen Jetta K2 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

The first 1.5 years were great but now,I have replaced exhaust 3 times, clutch rod broke, tried to use hazzard lites, didn't work, have replaced both front and rear brakes and rotors, car now does not like to start in wet weather. horn is malfunctioning and had to pull the fuse to stop it. window washer feature comes out in a small stream of fluid. coolant needs to be purchased at the dealer so it is inconvenient and unsafe. it is not the car to have if you don't have one to rely on while it is in the garage. and it will be, all the time. I will never own another VW

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Do you really want one?

redjetta98, 10/27/2005
1998 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

The Jetta is an interesting car in the beginning when you get it and step on the gas and let out the clutch it feels good you want to drive it. However as you begin life's journey with the vehicles things start to break such as the back rotors which wear out every 40,000 miles because of a "design flaw" the window cable, not the motor, fray because of a "design flaw", the O2 sensor fails because of a "design flaw". Bottom line the entire car is a design flaw and is made with cheap parts which snap together in some instances. Don't be fooled by its good looks, these cars are money pits. Why do people still own them? Most likely they owe more than what the car is worth and are just trying to get by.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

VW Jetta GLS is an awesome car.

qjernst, 04/01/2006
1998 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I got this car used with 64,000 miles on it last summer. It has decent acceleration and handles like a sports car. The 2.0 liter engine gets OK mileage but it could be better. I have had a few problems with this car but nothing major (eg: new window motor, cruise control doesn't work right). It gets around well in the snow and is perfect for tight parking spots. The interior is very comfortable considering its small size and the buttons and controls are very user-friendly. The automatic tranny shifts great, the engine is good, and the ride is smooth.

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