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Used Volkswagen Jetta for Sale near Atlanta, GA
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About 1990 Volkswagen Jetta
4.4 Overall rating(5 reviews)
Dec 1, 2011
Great first car for anyone, I picked mine up for only $600 and it worked great until the day it was totaled. These cars are built incredibly well and if you get one you wont have to put a lot of money into it.
Aug 24, 2007
I really like this car. Runs like a champ, roomy interior and large trunk. I didn't pay much and I'm very happy.
Oct 19, 2011
snow/ice - Four Wheel drive Jette
Looks/style - under maintenance
Maintenace cost - very cheap and you find parts every where
Handling - god handling when you drive side ways on the snow and ice
Fuel Economy - very cheap on fuel
Very good car
Jul 7, 2008
Acceleration is great, handling is good because of anti-roll bars, and struts,
it needed new power steering pipes but that about it, it also needs a tune up.
it rattles a little.
33 mpg
Sep 21, 2008
Performance - swapped a 2001 audi 1.8t, Its chipped and boosting at 18psi, My best 1/4 mile time is 13.8 on winter tires... The car is capable of running 13.2, And by next summer should be running mid to low 11s...
Appearance - The exterior of the car is in ok condition all it needs is a paint job... And its got full leather interior from an audi a4...
Overview
For 1990, the four-door Volkswagen Jetta was available in three versions. The Jetta Carat was equipped with a 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder engine that generated 104 horsepower, while the higher-end Jetta GLI was equipped with a 134-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder. In addition, a diesel version, called the GL, was available. Its 1.6-liter engine generated 52 horsepower. A five-speed manual transmission was standard across the line, while a three-speed automatic was optional for the Carat and GL.
Standard features for the Carat and the GL diesel version included bucket seats, power brakes, power steering, a tilt steering wheel, and a rear window defroster, while the GLI added a rear spoiler, a power-adjustable driver's seat, power door locks, a sport-tuned suspension, and a trip computer.
The Jetta was alternately described by drivers as flawed, quirky, and reliable, but the car nevertheless gained a loyal following. However, many drivers noted that their cars needed frequent and sometimes expensive repairs.
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Ryan G
Reviewed a 1990 Volkswagen Carat on Dec 1, 2011
Great first car for anyone, I picked mine up for only $600 and it worked great until the day it was totaled. These cars are built incredibly well and if you get one you wont have to put a lot of money into it.
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Anonymous
Reviewed a 1990 Volkswagen GL on Aug 24, 2007
I really like this car. Runs like a champ, roomy interior and large trunk. I didn't pay much and I'm very happy.
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Christer A
Reviewed a 1990 Volkswagen GL on Oct 19, 2011
snow/ice - Four Wheel drive Jette Looks/style - under maintenance Maintenace cost - very cheap and you find parts every where Handling - god handling when you drive side ways on the snow and ice Fuel Economy - very cheap on fuel Very good car
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Jacob N
Reviewed a 1990 Volkswagen GL on Jul 7, 2008
Acceleration is great, handling is good because of anti-roll bars, and struts, it needed new power steering pipes but that about it, it also needs a tune up. it rattles a little. 33 mpg
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1990 Volkswagen Jetta Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| Carat | $10,990 |
| STD Diesel | $10,815 |
| GL Coupe | $9,995 |
| GL | $10,295 |
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