1985 Volkswagen Jetta review from North America
"It's the best old car I've ever owned."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I replaced the engine at 470000 km, but discovered upon tear down that the problem was only a stuck ring because it had been sitting for a couple years before I bought it.
I replaced the transmission at 590000km, but was well impressed that it had lasted that long.
I've replaced every steering and suspension part over the last 8 years, but they are holding out well.
I replaced the interior because it was trashed when I bought the car.
The only thing I have had to replace repeatedly has been the rear brakes (about every 2 years).
General comments?
The body has never been painted and still has very little rust.
It has only left me stranded once in the last 8 years (due to a frozen fuel filter).
My only complaint is that is a 2 door.
I plan on getting at least a million kilometres out of it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 363262 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 622000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Rabbit |
| Date of Entry | 30th March, 2004 |