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Old 10-20-2006, 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Breez
I know the side airbags on VW were still optional in 1998 (front standard). That was prob. the only option I didnt get on my jetta, and it just was because of availability.....
I am certain that side airbags were standard on the NB in '98. Remember that the NB actually came out 1/2 way through the model year (dealers got them first in March '98 instead of Aug/Sept '97 the standard time) and it was a Mk. IV chassis. The '98 Jetta was still a Mk. III chassis. I believe all Mk. IV VWs whether they be NB, Jetta or Golfs had front and side bags standard in the USA. It is listed as standard equipment on the window sticker from my old '98 NB.
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