1986 Volkswagen Jetta review from North America
"Very economical and extremely reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I changed the drive axles, and did the brakes and exhaust.
General comments?
My father bought the car new in 1986 and it has yet to ever break down.
It gets a very consistent 58 to 64mpg depending on your foot.
The clutch is getting weak now, as it is still the original.
All maintenance is performed by me or my father as we have a diesel shop of our own.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 326000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 410000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Lada Sagona |
| Date of Entry | 10th December, 2000 |