1985 Volkswagen Jetta review from North America
"Very dependable long lasting car if maintained"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought the car with a damaged 5 speed transmission. The car sat for a while and the seals went, which leaked the oil out. I then rebuilt the transmission.
Difficult to start in the winter. I had to keep the block heater plugged in.
General comments?
I owned this car for ten years. I kept on the regular maintenance. It never failed me.
This car of mine didn't have the turbo. The performance wasn't great, but the fuel economy was fantastic.
Although the mileage was accumulating on this vehicle, I never felt that this car was going to leave me stranded on the freeway. It was predictable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 300000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st March, 2004 |