Faults:

I changed:

The heater core, exhaust system, muffler, both front axles, radiator, belts, hoses, starter, battery, alternator, A/C unit, fuel filter, clutch plate, head gasket, emergency brake cable, serviced transmission, replaced rotor, spark plugs and wires, water pump and timing belt, passenger side front wheel bearing.

General Comments:

Overall, I say it was not the fault of the manufacturer, but the previous owner. Once I changed out the neglected parts, it runs solid.

It's good on gas and dependable, handles very well and feels sporty.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

That car was a BEAST!

First car, and it was easy to fix IF it broke down.

Faults:

Master-cylinder had to be replaced.

Cord for speedometer needed to be replaced.

Needed a new fuse for the horn/door chime.

General Comments:

Great car for your first car on the road; incredibly reliable.

The seats were comfortable and easy to maneuver as I wished.

Slightly harder to bring up to high way speeds, but once reached they were easy to maintain. The highest speed I managed to reach was 170km.

Tight, for seventeen year old car anyway.

Solid body; very little rust.

Easy on gas.

Faults:

The only thing that ever really went wrong with the car is that the moldings on the doors fell off very easily. Needless to say a little caulking fixed that problem in no time. The door handles do jam up a bit, but that's because the car is 16 years old.

General Comments:

I bought this car wrecked in 2006. With help from my Dad I fixed it, and put it on the road. In the year I have owned it I have had no major qualms about the car. It is VERY reliable, and rides like a dream. The seats, and upholstery are amazingly comfortable. Everything is designed perfectly with both driver, and passenger in mind. The A/C still makes the driving compartment an ice box in the summer. Gas mileage is a little less than what I'd expected from a Jetta, but for the value I'll take it. A great driving car that I run down the highway regularly, and put lots of stress on without ever hearing a complaint back from it. I really do love this car.

Faults:

Regular maintenance:

Timing Belt ($13), Wheel Cylinders (2 X 14$), Transmission Filter & Fluid ($35)

Other:

Hydraulic Tappet Noise/"Lifters" (Replaced three noisy ones (with used) for $20CAD. Temperature sensor (ECM) (9$), Temperature sensor (Radiator) ($12), Windows roller (rear Not Yet replaced), Door handles Jammed (removed and lubricated/repaired $FREE), Suspension bushing ($25), that's it.. all cheap!

General Comments:

I have had a lot of used cars, none have been as tough as this one. I bought this car for $200!

My oil pressure is way up (29psi @ 2000 RPM, warm), and so is the engine compression (145 psi, cold) : At 330,000 KMS!

I would Drive it anywhere. This car is cheap on gas!

This is a good car for anyone on a budget, who doesn't mind getting there hands dirty to get their car up to specs. After maintenance was performed, I have been driving problem free for 10 months now!

Usually cars of this age have been neglected, and so they appear to have a lot of problems... (Engine noise, reliability problems, etc... But get a repair manual, take your time, and with a very little bit of money, the 1991 Jetta can be brought back to life!

One maintenance is performed, VERY reliable.