1986 Volkswagen Jetta
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| Total: | 16 reviews |
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| Excellent | 8 reviews | |
| Very Good | 5 reviews | |
| Average | 3 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
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The 1986 Jetta came as a 2-door sedan or a 4-door sedan that had four different trims -- base, GL, GLI, and Wolfsburg GLI. The base and GL sedans featured a 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder, 85-hp engine. The sportier GLI versions (Wolfsburg is the Germany factory where Jettas were produced) had the same engine retuned to reach 100-hp. All 2 and 4-door models were front-wheel drive and came with 5-speed manual transmission, with 3-speed automatic optional. A 1.6-liter, 52-hp diesel engine is also available.
The Jetta is a good starter family car, with room for four and a surprisingly large trunk, its biggest distinguishing feature from the Volkswagen Golf. Cloth seats are comfortable, though some owners say only for short trips. The 1986 Jetta is also a good city car as it handles nimbly in traffic and gets great gas mileage. All the abuse of city driving does not seem to take a toll on either the powertrain or engine of the 1986 Jetta, and most owners say they're sure their Jetta will outlive them.
Other high points about the 1986 Volkswagen Jetta include the GLI's peppy engine, the large trunk, and its reliability. Repairs are few and far between, it seems, and even when necessary, the parts are pretty cheap and easy to find. The only negative comments concern interior wear and tear and disappointment with the performance of the automatic transmission.
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| Excellent | 8 reviews | |
| Very Good | 5 reviews | |
| Average | 3 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
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“1986 Volkswagen Jetta”
low 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... More
“Overall Great Car”
I like my 1.8 5 speed, with a nuespeed racing adjustable cam shaft & sprocket and a set of headers, with a ported and polished machine matched and balanced head and short block it brings it to 175... More
“Mk2 A2 Jetta”
* Performance – acceleration not bad, braking, handling - needed new rear shocks * Build Quality – has it needed repairs? squeaks/rattles - many parts were broken down due to misscare * A... More
“1986 Jetta Coupe/2door”
Performance- 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 appear... More
“Another Project Car...”
Small car, lightweight, and it is very reliable. We're talking 250,000 miles on one engine reliability. Heck, VW even has a 500,000 mile club for those make it that far...pretty awesome. More
“Woot Vdub Love”
Wow 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 n... More
“375,000 Miles On Original Engine”
This car was built very well. As long as you can keep up with maintenance, it will last you for a very long time. I had 375k when my car left me on the side of the road. It was the clutch cable, and I... More
“Sweet”
Sweet 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 al... More
“I Will Always Love Volkswagens Because Of This Car”
This was the best car I have ever had! The handling was tight, it had great acceleration, and a good turn radius. I hated to get rid of this car! When I traded it in, it was going strong with almost... More
“Not Bad”
THE CAR IS OK, BUT NOT FOR ME. SMALL ENGINE. SMALL CAR More
1986 Volkswagen Jetta Articles from Around the Web
- vwvortex.com — Great forums, and info or new and used parts. Also lots of troubleshooting info... More
- carsurvey.org — Great job Volkswagen... More
- www.internetautoguide.com — Recall information for the 1986 Volkswagen Jetta... More
- www.carsurvey.org — Great job Volkswagen...and 20 more owner reviews of the 1986 Volkswagen Jetta... More
- www.epinions.com — Volkswagons are my favorite!... (5 more reviews at Epinions). More
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