1986 Volkswagen Jetta User Reviews

Fun As Hell! — Car 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.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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 in them and lots of space inside.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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 * Appearance – both interior and exterior styling - great * Cost of Ownership – gas mileage - not shabby , maintenance - lots, always buy a running car * Fun Factor – is this car fun to drive? - 8/10

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.

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 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,