does anyone know before i buy?

Question

i am looking at buying a 1997 vw jetta is there anything i should know before buying this car? is it a good car?

Answer 1

No one knows for sure, we haven't seen it or heard it. I would advise taking the car to a mechanic and have him check it out. In fact there are businesses that will come to your home and thoroughly inspect the car. They will remove all four wheels check suspension, engine, brakes, if it's been wrecked before. I saw one inspector spend 8 hours checking out a car my neighbor was going to buy.
Have the seller to agree to fix any faults the inspector finds or if not then have them pay for the inspection. It's cheap insurance for you.

Answer 2

According to Consumer Reports, the '97 VW Jetta gets a grade of D, and is listed as a used car to avoid.

I would HIGHLY suggest that you pick up the current issue of Consumer Reports, which is their annual car issue. They rank used cars, list what problems they consistently have, and make suggestions to get the best car that fits in your budget. It has been a Godsend for us.

Answer 3

VW are notoriously unreliable, I know so many who swore off the brand.

I'm providing you a link for JDPower (the industry standard for reliability data) Dependability ratings, shows VW towards the bottom with Kia and a few others. You can search that site for more specific info.

Answer 4

My sister wanted a jetta and that's all I heard for years. Well she finally got one and it was the worse car ever! If you want something reliable buy a Toyota or Honda.

Answer 5

No . It's been rated one of the top ten worst cars for almost ten years straight. And as far as the one above . Honda's aren't much better.

Answer 6

don know
VW are made in mexico
breaks down all the time...
buy a civic