1992 Volkswagen Jetta GL 1.8 from North America
Summary:
Small, durable, reliable, but not perfect
Faults:
Battery died in the winter of '05, starting in deep cold still touchy even with fresh battery.
5th gear blew up on the interstate at 209k, drove home in 4th gear.
Burns 1.5 quarts of oil between changes.
Door handles break semi-regularly; poor material.
Loud interior road noise at speeds above 45mph.
General Comments:
Great on gas, 35mpg even at 70mph.
Feels good to drive, very solid car.
Handles turns very well.
Deceptively large trunk space.
Decent backseat space for a small car.
Great for DIY mechanic.
Still runs great after 227k miles and 15 years.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th February, 2007
7th Jun 2006, 10:28
Based on what we read on this web site, you should probably go with your head and buy an Accord or a Camry.
However if you are like me, you'll more than likely go with your heart and take your chance on a new Jetta or Passat.
I too am very hesitant to buy a new one, due to the horrendous reliability issues and poor dealer/manufacturer service over the past few years. I hope VW gets its act together and starts taking better care of its customers!!!
I'm planning on keeping my 1993 Cabriolet going for as long as I possibly can. It's been great thus far!!! I never want to get rid of it!
Whatever you do, best of luck!