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1997 Volkswagen Jetta

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1997 Volkswagen Jetta

Classifieds from $800 to $3,995

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Up to 40/49 mpg: Gasoline, Diesel

From $14,570: Invoice from $13,219

From $285/month: 5 years @ 6.5%

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User Reviews

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Shop for a good mechanic before you shop for your Jetta

Teddy Field who has worked on a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta

The Germans know how to make cars. Just look at the original VW Beetle. It was simple, durable and affordable. This little car was able to put millions of people o…
Reliable old Jetta

haohaizi who has owned a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta

More than four years old, but very little reliable failure, although not fashionable, but I like it, but also facilitate the maintenance of cheap, fuel consumption…

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Latest Activity

DrBoost replied to k.t.Johnson's discussion entitled 'Tranmission won't change'

I'd check the fluid level first. Have the fluid and filter changed as well.
k.t.Johnson created a new discussion

Tranmission won't change

Have a 1997 VK Jetta automatic wont change from 2nd to 3nd first gear ok when you start to move start in 2nd gear can shift to first and will go ... more...
Dan commented on JenniferT190's review of a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta

just hope a power4 window doesn't fail.....big bucks
Anonymous found Teddy Field's review of a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta useful

Trim Packages

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1997 Volkswagen JettaJetta 4dr Sdn GL Manual

MSRP $14,570 | Invoice $13,219

24/31 mpg 115HP 2L Gas I4
1997 Volkswagen JettaJetta 4dr Sdn GL Auto

MSRP $14,570 | Invoice $13,219

22/29 mpg 115HP 2L Gas I4
1997 Volkswagen JettaJetta 4dr Sdn TDI Manual

MSRP $15,745 | Invoice $14,499

40/49 mpg 90HP 1.9L Diesel I4
1997 Volkswagen JettaJetta 4dr Sdn TDI Auto

MSRP $15,745 | Invoice $14,499

N/A mpg 90HP 1.9L Diesel I4
1997 Volkswagen JettaJetta 4dr Sdn GT Manual

MSRP $14,965 | Invoice $13,628

24/31 mpg 115HP 2L Gas I4
1997 Volkswagen JettaJetta 4dr Sdn GT Auto

MSRP $14,965 | Invoice $13,628

22/29 mpg 115HP 2L Gas I4
1997 Volkswagen JettaJetta 4dr Sdn TREK Manual

MSRP $15,530 | Invoice $14,214

24/31 mpg 115HP 2L Gas I4
1997 Volkswagen JettaJetta 4dr Sdn TREK Auto

MSRP $15,530 | Invoice $14,214

22/29 mpg 115HP 2L Gas I4
1997 Volkswagen JettaJetta 4dr Sdn Jazz Manual

MSRP $15,370 | Invoice $14,048

24/31 mpg 115HP 2L Gas I4
1997 Volkswagen JettaJetta 4dr Sdn Jazz Auto

MSRP $15,370 | Invoice $14,048

22/29 mpg 115HP 2L Gas I4
1997 Volkswagen JettaJetta 4dr Sdn GLS Manual

MSRP $16,920 | Invoice $15,318

24/31 mpg 115HP 2L Gas I4
1997 Volkswagen JettaJetta 4dr Sdn GLS Auto

MSRP $16,920 | Invoice $15,318

22/29 mpg 115HP 2L Gas I4
1997 Volkswagen JettaJetta 4dr Sdn GLX Manual

MSRP $20,930 | Invoice $19,312

19/25 mpg 172HP 2.8L Gas V6
1997 Volkswagen JettaJetta 4dr Sdn GLX Auto

MSRP $20,930 | Invoice $19,312

18/24 mpg 172HP 2.8L Gas V6

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