1999 Volkswagen Jetta

Okay vehicle

By VW Guy (IL) on Monday, March 18, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 125,000

Pros: "Cheap, not a bad drive, gets from a to b"

Cons: "Repair costs, cheap body"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 3

"This was the first vehicle I have ever bought. It has lasted me quite a while and been great for the amount I paid for it. Now it is wearing down, and repair costs have been high. It's never been a great runner, but not bad."

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amazing cars!

By euro trash (VA) on Thursday, January 10, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 94,766

Pros: "fast, rides like its on rails, good on gas"

Cons: "cruse control :("

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

my 98 jetta with air lift air ride

"when vw made this car they really hit the nail on the head! i have owned a few of the mk3 cars and they are great! the vr6 engine is bullet proof, the leather interior feels amazing after a long day and when these cars are maintained they are the best cars to own! the ONLY downside is the cruse control witch is garbage in the mk3."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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I LOVE MY VR6!!!

By I<3MYVR6 (SC) on Friday, October 12, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 177,000

Pros: "Fun car, reliable, good looking, awesome car!"

Cons: "buying parts :/"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"there is nothing better than driving my 97 Jetta GLX! Ive had this thing forever and it has never failed me! ive driven it from colorado to south carolina and it has never slowed down! this car is truly one of the best cars ever made!"

2 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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my second jetta

By thatonejetta1996 (MN) on Sunday, September 30, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 104,000

Pros: "5 speed. Gas milage great."

Cons: "maintence."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

cruisin to the car show

"well first off I had a wolfsburg jetta Mark 3, had electrical problems and returned it and found my car that I've had now for almost 2 years. All I can say is that this car is pretty much my friend. It hasnt let me down, always starts up first try and overall is just a great car. I get a lot of comments like what year and when I say a 1996, people almost look at me and dont belive me. With my Jetta just running over 104k the other day, I know that this car will last for a long long time. I bought mine from a one owner that had it for 16 or 17 years and took pretty good care of it. The body was repainted Tornado red, and I'm not sure what the original color was but I've also had people at car shows saying this is one of the best looking Tornado Red Jetta's they've ever seen. Also the only negitive thing I can think of for the car is some of the maintence can be spendy, but the positive to that too, is that the engine atleast the 2.0 4 cyl engine is quite easy to work on, and has a lot of space too. Overall fun to drive, expecailly when you have a 5 speed, and throw in some other mods, such as lowering springs or racing struts to take hard turns. Overall great car, fun to learn how to drive in!"

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Best college car ever.

By Edythe (ND) on Thursday, July 19, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 80,000

Pros: "Fun to drive, gas is ultra affordable, good lookin"

Cons: "Not enough cup holders for sure."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

Just chillin.

"Great gas mileage, I've gotten as high as 42 on the interstate. It's small enough to park in compact spots, and looks great. Could be a little bit more comfy, but the seats in mine are pretty worn out. I've gotten a million compliments on how good it looks/sounds."

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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Dependable German Engineering

By mdmsoftball10 (TX) on Thursday, April 12, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 130,000

Pros: "Dependable"

Cons: "Cheap plastic parts"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I bought this car as a broke college student, I paid cash so I got a good deal. There were a few cosmetic problems with the car but as soon as I turned it on for the test drive I fell in love. The engine was very smooth and two years later still functions very well. The only major issue that I have with this car is the cheap plastic parts. The driver's side pull handle (interior) has came off. When I was trying to repair another part of my car the plastic clips broke off creating another issue. The headliner is sagging. With all that said, I still love my car and defend it when anyone laughs... It runs better than many cars driving on the roads!"

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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