1985 Volkswagen Jetta review from North America
"Best used vehicle ever purchased"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket went after 150,000 miles.
Transmission failed at 180,000 miles.
Muffler fell off.
Locks did not work when acquired.
General comments?
This car was always reliable. I never worried about it starting when I had to drive it anywhere.
The Jetta has good gas mileage. I got approximately 30 miles per gallon on the highway or 25 miles per gallon.
The car handled surprising well. It saved me from at least two different accidents.
I recommend this car to a teenager looking for their first used car. It is cheap and handles great. It's lots of fun.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Liter Automatic |
| 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 | 127000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 180000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th October, 2003 |