1986 Volkswagen Jetta Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, Jetta owners appreciate the car's reliability, fuel economy, and fun driving experience, despite acknowledging its lack of power and some build quality issues. Many love the distinctive styling and low cost of ownership, while others point out its performance shortcomings, especially in acceleration and braking."
Of course it's not the most luxurious car in the world, but it has a great engine (in its level) and the combination between engine and weight is just what you want for a well balanced HP/Torque car. Allaround: 3
February 23, 2007Car always starts up first thing in the morning with little trouble, Acceleration is decent although you don't expect much from such a small engine. Handling is incredible and has no problems going around even the tightest turns at relatively high speeds. It is surprisingly rust free for a car from the 1980s and still has the original engine, although I did replace the transmission. It gets probably about 28 mpg and all I really have to do maintenance wise is change the oil regularly. It is a very fun car to drive and I often get thumbs up from people who see me driving.
September 13, 2011Performance- acceleration, excellent now that there is more power braking, needs some help in this department handling, lowering is a must build quality- have fixed all at minor cost from j/y appearance- going for minimal interior, needs some body work cost of ownership- make sure you meet all recommended filter/oil changes + preventive maintenance and you will be fine fun factor- i love to drive my coupe
January 3, 2009What owners say
Of course it's not the most luxurious car in the world, but it has a great engine (in its level) and the combination between engine and weight is just what you want for a well balanced HP/Torque car. Allaround: 3
February 23, 2007Car always starts up first thing in the morning with little trouble, Acceleration is decent although you don't expect much from such a small engine. Handling is incredible and has no problems going around even the tightest turns at relatively high speeds. It is surprisingly rust free for a car from the 1980s and still has the original engine, although I did replace the transmission. It gets probably about 28 mpg and all I really have to do maintenance wise is change the oil regularly. It is a very fun car to drive and I often get thumbs up from people who see me driving.
September 13, 2011Performance- acceleration, excellent now that there is more power braking, needs some help in this department handling, lowering is a must build quality- have fixed all at minor cost from j/y appearance- going for minimal interior, needs some body work cost of ownership- make sure you meet all recommended filter/oil changes + preventive maintenance and you will be fine fun factor- i love to drive my coupe
January 3, 2009low speed but gives it good power, corners good but strut bearings go easy, brakes last forever....reverse gear rattles abit because it was used when we changed it over to a standard. floors last good in them and lots of space inside.
October 23, 2009Sweet torque, Its a non-turbo diesel, loud , gutless 120km/h top speed more horsepower than a ride on lawn mower, more torque than the average cavalier, makes for fun sliding in parking lots across alberta in winter. had skid plates, tough car, 475000 km, not burning oil 300 km a tank. 30$ fill, buying back from friend. rebuilding engine, painting it. either ford 302 or cummins b4,
February 25, 2008Wow i got this car of my teacher Mr.Boonie from vo-tech and boy i loved this car... ugly as hell, slow as snot, road horrible but its got that vdub styling and reliablity that you can't beat... Used next to no gas and was 4 door so awesome for mall runs..
March 24, 2008
