1985 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 diesel from North America
Summary:
Very dependable long lasting car if maintained
Faults:
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.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st March, 2004
16th Jun 2008, 21:20
I'm pretty sure the CV joints in my 85 GLI have gone to hell. When I am on the throttle or just coasting, a metallic clicking noise can be heard from the front nearside driveline. I was wondering if you did the work yourself and how long it took you to replace the CV joints on your Jetta?
Much Appreciated.
Pav.