When was the last year for the Jetta GLX?
1998 was the last model-year of the third generation Jetta here in North-America. While US-spec cars came with leather seats, Canadian GLX’s could be had with cloth, which is what this car has, giving it extra points for nineties nostalgia.
What kind of engine did the Volkswagen Jetta Glx have?
Not only did it wear an “X” instead of an “I” in its nomenclature, it was the first quick Jetta to be powered by the VR6 engine, the same engine that powered the Corrado performance hatchback. The GLX basically kept the standard Jetta’s McPherson strut suspension, but with stiffer springs and larger sway bars.
What kind of car is the Volkswagen Jetta?
There’s the Honda Civic Si, the Hyundai Elantra Sport and the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, to name a few. And the Jetta kind of gave birth to the whole compact sport sedan segment, now didn’t it? Think about it. Back in the 1990s, if you wanted four doors, performance and a bit of refinement, you had to dish out large sums of money for a BMW or an Audi.
What was the horsepower of a VW Jetta in the 90s?
I guess that’s all you needed in the ’90s to be considered “hot.” That 2.8-liter narrow-angle V6 would send a claimed 172 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque straight to the front wheels. While an automatic gearbox was available, the one to get was the close-ratio five-speed manual.
Where can I find the VIN number of a Volkswagen Jetta?
You can search Volkswagen JETTA parts by VIN number . It is possible to get market price of new or used Volkswagen JETTA by VIN number. Every buyer must check Volkswagen JETTA car history before getting a car loan or credit.
Where can I find the history of a VW Jetta?
Find all the latest facts, figures and Volkswagen JETTA specs based on year, make and model. Volkswagen vehicle history report may contain the following information: title problems, prior damages, unsafe salvage rebuilds, odometer mileage, theft, past sales. What is VDS?
When did the VW Jetta MkIII come out?
In 1993, North America was introduced to the third-gen Jetta known—believe it or not—as the MKIII. That model is generally credited with making the Jetta a household name in this half of the world. The Classic Green aspiring gentleman’s sedan you see here is kind of an oddball in the GLI’s timeline.