1986 Volkswagen Jetta GL review from North America
"This car is a wonderfully built machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A/C switch had only one speed, as the fuse was faulty.
Sunroof leaks a little water in heavy rain.
Oil leaked in multiple places.
General comments?
This car is quick and makes city driving a breeze.
The dealership replaced the defective A/C switch after we paid for it the first time - free of charge on both parts and labor, giving Volkswagen wonderful customer service.
The heating and cooling systems are magnificently made, as this car can heat up and cool down in a very short time period.
The trunk on this car is very spacious; surprising amount of space for such a small car.
Everything is easy to replace.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 SOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 220000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 234000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 24th February, 2003 |