Volkswagen Jetta (1979 - 1983) Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for Volkswagen Jetta (1979 - 1983)
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by Anonymous
Sep 23, 2013
I absolutely hate the auto transmission. I feel like everyone is pointing at me while I drive down the road. It has a horrible start/idle/overheating issue which no one seems to be able to address.
I never thought I'd live to see the day when I hated an MK1 Jetta but this one wins the prize.Sep 23, 2013
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 Robin R
Oct 19, 2010
Gamla jettan som jag och råger köpt tillsammans. Det är en 1.6 Liters förgasare på få hästar. men den är rolig att köra och i vår kommer den synas väl.
Planer på bilen:
Tyskstuk, d.v.s gula lycktor fram, breddade plåtfälgar, klappsänkning och takräcke. hon kommer även få en vacker BH :)Oct 19, 2010
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by Anonymous
Sep 23, 2013
I absolutely hate the auto transmission. I feel like everyone is pointing at me while I drive down the road. It has a horrible start/idle/overheating issue which no one seems to be able to address.
I never thought I'd live to see the day when I hated an MK1 Jetta but this one wins the prize.Sep 23, 2013
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 Robin R
Oct 19, 2010
Gamla jettan som jag och råger köpt tillsammans. Det är en 1.6 Liters förgasare på få hästar. men den är rolig att köra och i vår kommer den synas väl.
Planer på bilen:
Tyskstuk, d.v.s gula lycktor fram, breddade plåtfälgar, klappsänkning och takräcke. hon kommer även få en vacker BH :)Oct 19, 2010
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 Anonymous
May 07, 2008
i suck at this pick up a paperread someones reviewMay 07, 2008
by James H
Mar 20, 2008
Good old Jetta, wish I still had itMar 20, 2008
by Daniel P
Mar 18, 2008
Not bad, she was old and needed some TLC.Mar 18, 2008
by Det P
Mar 11, 2008
my uncle still drives it.... Mar 11, 2008
by Anders E
Jan 19, 2008
Not that modern, but nice anyway. Both ugly and cool at the same time...Jan 19, 2008
by Steven P
Jan 11, 2008
well what can i say this little red monster was purchased from germany but did not run and had a poo 1.8 8v on carbs 115bhp after i got my hands on it and now it has a 1.8 20v turbo now 230 bhp and only 650kilos so power to weight is sweetJan 11, 2008
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