1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL review from North America
"12 year old new car smell"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the alternator twice.
Replaced the shocks struts and springs at 175,000, they had started to sag.
Not much else has been replaced besides the brakes at 45,000 mile intervals and the belts at 40,000 miles or so.
General comments?
What a car, I have been on so many road trips in the last 7 years and the reliability has been outstanding.
I have done most maintenance myself, along with the Robert Bentley Manual.
We just got hit from behind and now have to replace it.
The secret to buying an older Jetta, go with the Wolfsburg Edition.
German quality far exceeds those built in Brazil and Mexico.
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| A good deal, if you know how to maintain it... and have a warranty! |
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| Reliable, efficient, fun car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 180000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 6th September, 2001 |