1985 Volkswagen Jetta GL review from North America
"Great car, diesel works better"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought for1500$ certified/etested.
Ran well for 20K, then constant problems.
Motor never ran smooth, vacuum leaks, fuel pump,
throttle would stick if left for a week, unused.
General comments?
Body, even in canada, has no rust.
Always started, down to -30.
Cabin, a showcase of great german ergomomics.
NO electrical issues, latter models I have owned are
a constant battle.
The car is mint.. prefer diesel, and will put a 1.6 non turbo in it.
A diesel is less fussy.. it runs or it doesn't
no back fire, poor wet start, or the complicated
fuel delivery system.
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| 1981 - Jetta Standard 1.6 N/A diesel Great little fuel-sipper...if you can find a nice one |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 218000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 270000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 14th February, 2008 |