1986 Volkswagen Jetta GL Wolfsburg Ed. review from North America
"I love Volkswagens"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Struts were shot when I got the car, so I replaced them.
New wheel bearings all around (the weren't bad, just preventative maintenence.)
Clutch just went (204000 miles.)
Spindle snapped @ 199000miles, replaced.
Pedal bracket cracked which left me without the use of the clutch, previous owners fault...
General comments?
The car is fantastic, I love the car like an addiction. I don't know why I love these cars so much, its quick and handles like its on rails. 32 miles per gallon combined city/highway. The only bad things about these cars is parts are expensive, you can get good deals especially if you are buddy-buddy with the service dept. at the dealer.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 187000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 204000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Rabbit |
| Date of Entry | 4th October, 2002 |