Specs For 1998 VW GTI VR6

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1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI-VR6 Last Updated: 7/28/98 Make: Volkswagen Model: Golf Year: 1998 Class: Compact Bodystyle: Hatchback Drive Type: FWD Where Built: Mexico Vehicle Information Menu Scroll through file or click on desired item: What's New For 1998 Pros & Cons Edmund's Review Competing Models Warranties Specifications & Safety Features Insurance Cost Vehicle Prices (MSRP & Dealer Invoice) Standard Equipment Optional Equipment (Descriptions & Prices) Financing Information Find A Low-Price Dealer Near You With

All Golfs get standard remote keyless entry. GL has revised wheel covers. GTI models receive several cosmetic upgrades taken from the 1997 Driver's Edition. Among them are a chrome-tipped exhaust pipe, silver/white-faced instruments, embossed sill covers, leather wrapped steering wheel, shift boot and handbrake lever (with stitching designed to coordinate with new Sport-Jacquard seat fabric) and the aluminum ball shift knob. Exclusive to the VR6 for 1998 are the Speedline 15-inch alloys from the Driver's Edition, and one-touch up power windows with pinch protection.

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PROS AND CONS

Pros:

Fun to drive. Chunky but distinctive styling. Effortless speed. Great powertrain warranty. Free scheduled maintenance for two years or 24,000 miles.

Cons:

Seats are confining.

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EDMUND'S REVIEW

The Golf is a descendant of the wondercar that started the econobox trend in the U.S. In 1975, Volkswagen introduced the Rabbit to Americans. Stubby and blocky in style, the Rabbit was inexpensive, fun to drive, and sipped fuel. Unfortunately, it also broke down, rusted quickly, and cost more than most were willing to pay to maintain. A switch to production in the United States doomed the Rabbit, and VW finally replaced it with the Golf in 1985.

The first Golf was stubby and blocky in style, inexpensive, fun to drive and sipped fuel. It too broke, rusted and cost extra to maintain. VW aficionados swore by them though, claiming that once you found a mechanic who could fix one properly, VW ownership was like a cool club that only the automotively astute could join.

Great for aficionados, but Volkswagen needed a broader customer base to keep afloat in the States. The third-generation Golf is stubby and blocky in style. It is fun to drive. It sips fuel, but not as frugally as it should. It is affordable. It is also supposed to dispel reliability fears by offering a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty on the powertrain, which VW advertises heavily. Since its arrival in 1993, we haven't heard many horror stories about maintenance costs, breakdowns or rust, so maybe this Golf is doing the trick for Volkswagen.

This year, Volkswagen concentrates on cosmetics as it readies a replacement model for 1999. All Golfs get standard remote keyless entry. The GL has revised wheel covers. GTI models receive several cosmetic upgrades taken from the 1997 Driver's Edition.

Our brief spins in a Golf GL and GTI VR6 tell us that this VW would be a very rewarding vehicle to own and drive. Though the GL is not particularly speedy, it keeps up in traffic with no problem. On the Interstate, this car is a wonder, communicating all the right stuff through the suspension and steering. It's easy to cruise at 80 mph in a Golf. Speedy drivers wanted.

The VR6 version of the GTI is an absolute wonder. The central locking system is a real pain, and our test car exhibited lots of suspension float (tamed somewhat since our drive), but blistering acceleration and the car's ability to zip through canyons with aplomb rescind these complaints. Compared to BMW's 318ti, the GTI VR6 is a bargain.

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WARRANTIES

• Basic: 2 yr./24000 mi.
• Drivetrain: 10 yr./100000 mi.
• Rust: 6 yr./unlimited mi.
• Roadside Assistance: 2 yr./24000 mi.

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SPECIFICATIONS & SAFETY FEATURES

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INSURANCE COST

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VEHICLE PRICES (MSRP AND DEALER INVOICE)
(All Prices in US Dollars)

Golf

1W1VT4 Hatchback GTI-VR6 2-Dr 5-speed Manual
Invoice = $18,678
MSRP = $20,235
Destination Charge: $500
Gas Guzzler Tax: NA

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STANDARD EQUIPMENT
(if appropriate, differences between alternative models are listed):

GOLF GL: Power front disc/rear drum brakes, 2.0L four-cylinder engine, power rack-and-pinion steering, independent front McPherson strut suspension, independent track correcting torsion beam rear axle, 5-speed manual transmission, stainless steel fixed mast antenna, body-color bumpers with black lower section, black door handles, open door warning reflectors, tinted glass, body-color grille, daytime running lights, halogen headlights, black exterior mirror housings, remote exterior mirrors, body-color side moldings, black rear spoiler, P195/60R14 all-season tires, space saver spare tire, 14-inch steel wheels with full wheel covers, 2-speed intermittent wipers, intermittent rear wiper/washer, anti-theft vehicle alarm system, passenger assist handles, rear window defroster, cloth door panel inserts, tachometer, trip odometer, digital clock, headlights-on warning tone, trunk light, child safety door locks on rear doors, central power locking system, remote keyless entry, dual visor vanity mirrors, dual front airbags, 3-point front seat belts with height adjustment, 3-point rear outboard seat belts, ALR/ELR seat belts for all positions except driver, emergency tensioning retractors for front seat belts, reclining front seats with adjustable headrests, driver's seat height adjuster, 60/40 split-folding rear seat, 4-spoke steering wheel, front door storage pockets with rubber liners, rear door storage pockets, front passenger seatback storage pocket, locking glovebox, center locking storage console with cupholders, power hatch release, carpeted cargo floor, cargo cover, velour seat fabric, rear seat heat and A/C ducts.

GTI (in addition to or instead of GL equipment): Power four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes, roof-mounted flexible whip antenna, projector beam fog lights, smoked taillight lenses, black rocker panel covers, chrome dual tailpipe extension, power sunroof, 14-inch alloy wheels, anti-theft wheel locks, air conditioning, floor mats, silver/white-faced instruments, front sport seats, embossed sill covers, leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather shift boot, leather-wrapped handbrake lever, aluminum sport shift knob, Sport-Jacquard seat fabric, embroidered front seats.

GTI-VR6 (in addition to or instead of GTI equipment): Traction control system, 2.8L V6 engine, rear gas shock absorbers, 10mm lower front suspension height, unique front shock absorbers, unique front springs, unique front stabilizer bars, close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission, hydraulic clutch, cable shift mechanism, open door warning and courtesy lights, body-color exterior mirror housings, power heated exterior mirrors, P205/50R15 all-season tires, 15-inch Speedline alloy wheels, cruise control, side mirror defoggers, multi-function trip computer, illuminated ignition key, valet lockout feature, leather-wrapped steering wheel, height adjustable steering column, front seat side storage trays, power windows with one-touch up/down and pinch protection.

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (Descriptions & Prices):

Option Code	Option Name	Invoice	MSRP
--	Clearcoat Metallic Paint	$153	$175
B0W	California Emissions	$98	$100
B55	Massachusetts Emissions	$98	$100
NCE	New York/Connecticut Emissions	$98	$100
P1D	Anti-Lock Braking System NOT AVAILABLE with Q01, Q41, Q42, Q71.	$727	$775
P1G	Side Air Bags	$369	$395

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