1981 Volkswagen Jetta Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Write a reviewOur experts haven't test driven this car yet.
Our experts haven't test driven this car yet.
Our experts haven't test driven this car yet.
Our experts haven't test driven this car yet.
Our experts haven't test driven this car yet.
Our experts haven't test driven this car yet.
User reviews for 1981 Volkswagen Jetta
Write a reviewUser rating:
by Bas D
May 17, 2011
Old 1.6 diesel, it's not fast but that doesn't matter. It's real fun to drive, low
and slow ;) Starts al the time, it's just a rock solid Volkswagen Jetta mk1.
Many things coming for it, just wait and see!
If you have tips or ideas let me know ;)May 17, 2011
by Jeremy H
Jun 04, 2010
Performance: It's a diesel, what performance? Handles like its on rails.
Build: tons of squeaks and rattles, but 30 years and 900k kms its doing alright.
Appearance: Love the styling of early 80's Germans
Cost of ownership: Stupid cheap repairs, do all the work myself. 50mpg
Fun Factor: Hell yes its fun to drive, its a DIESEL! Jun 04, 2010
by Stefan M
Mar 01, 2009
Not sure about the year, I only had it for two years and it was one of those cars you'll never get attached to.
It did its job I suppose, but boy was it ugly, A Golf with a trunk attached as after thought. Not VW's finest, that's for sure.
Mar 01, 2009
User rating:
by Bas D
May 17, 2011
Old 1.6 diesel, it's not fast but that doesn't matter. It's real fun to drive, low
and slow ;) Starts al the time, it's just a rock solid Volkswagen Jetta mk1.
Many things coming for it, just wait and see!
If you have tips or ideas let me know ;)May 17, 2011
by Jeremy H
Jun 04, 2010
Performance: It's a diesel, what performance? Handles like its on rails.
Build: tons of squeaks and rattles, but 30 years and 900k kms its doing alright.
Appearance: Love the styling of early 80's Germans
Cost of ownership: Stupid cheap repairs, do all the work myself. 50mpg
Fun Factor: Hell yes its fun to drive, its a DIESEL! Jun 04, 2010
by Stefan M
Mar 01, 2009
Not sure about the year, I only had it for two years and it was one of those cars you'll never get attached to.
It did its job I suppose, but boy was it ugly, A Golf with a trunk attached as after thought. Not VW's finest, that's for sure.
Mar 01, 2009
by Anonymous
Feb 24, 2009
I work in the petroleum industry in Canada and take this car off road quite a bit down logging traiis. I now own a pickup for work, but; this car has endured so much for rough roads and I received it quite used and it still holds. The mechanical diesel engine is easy to repair and runs like a top, not necessarily good for racing, but INCREDIBLY economical on fuel and the engine is reliable. The only quandary about the car's mechanical system is the cable breaks, I had a couple of issues with the break line being tight, they still functioned, but gave fair warning of any potential failures. The door handles feel a bit cheap and same with some of the interior.Feb 24, 2009
by Anonymous
Jun 04, 2008
its quite nice on fuel. thats about it!Jun 04, 2008
by James H
Mar 20, 2008
Good old Jetta, wish I still had itMar 20, 2008
What users have asked
No questions found.Have a question?
1981 Volkswagen Jetta Pricing
Original MSRP
$8,275 to $8,495Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
N/AYoY price change
N/ATrims & specs
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent