1997 Volkswagen Jetta Consumer Reviews

1997 Volkswagen Jetta

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1997 Volkswagen Jetta

Kelley Blue Book Retail $2,400–$3,850  

Average Rating

4.2 out of 5
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Comfort:4.6 out of 5
Performance:4.0 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.4 out of 5
Interior Design:4.2 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.2 out of 5
Reliability:4.2 out of 5

4 out of 5 people would recommended this car to a friend

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Reliablity

by Love of Volkswagens
from Duncanville, Tx | November 23, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"The car I own now is a 97' VW Jetta GLS 4 door sedan, it is very comfortable and reliable. I absolutlely love my car, and I am looking to buy a newer stationwagon soon."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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2 out of 3 found this review helpful

Superb!

by Jimmy
from Phoenix, AZ | April 16, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I have the exact same car and it still runs great! Its the same year. I do regular maintenance to it (as every car owner should do) and it still runs good. The insurance is cheap and I get great mileage. Also, its a blast to drive and it handles like a Gem. I recomend it to college students or just anyone in general."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

DO NOT buy this 13+ year old car

by Jamee
from Denver, CO | March 25, 2010

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 2 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 2 out of 5
Features: 2 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"This is not going to be that reliable older car. Parts are so expensive, and you will have to fix it often. The muffler alone was $600, and that doesn't include the labor to put it in. The newer models may be more reliable (?) but I am guessing the parts are still about the same, if not more expensive! Oh and my paint has been peeling and getting splotchy."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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3 out of 11 found this review helpful

Great Car

by Molly
from Kansas | January 9, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Fun to drive. A squirt or two of lock de-icer keeps the locks from freezing. Fuel economy 22 city and 29 highway. Manual windows roll all the way down in back."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A


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6 out of 7 found this review helpful

amazing in the winter, if you can get into it..

by vdub kid
from holland mi | January 18, 2008

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"this car is really good in the snow.. but the only problem is you cant get in through the drivers side in the winter. the door freezes up, and you either have to wait 15 minutes for the car to warm up, or try and invent a way to get in through the passenger side. its pretty frustrating."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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