VW Jetta 1984-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    If careful, good examples can be picked up cheap.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to keep running. Parts can be sourced cheaply.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Take care of steering/suspension parts and you will still get that solid driving feel.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    More than adequate. Handles regular trips on motorways between Cheshire and Perthshire (400 miles each way) with minimum fuss.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Keep on top of service items (e.g. cambelt) and these cars are bulletproof.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    More sober alternative to Golf. Doesn't have the boy racer image, but for someone a bit more mature, it makes a sensible alternative. Can look great modified.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not so great if you like a soggy ride. Worth replacing seat foam pads as they do lose support for bum and thighs at higher miles.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not the best. Worth fitting anti-pry plates and good alarm system.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Dealerships have given the same standard of service I would expect if I owned one of their latest models

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Carb needed tuning at 93,000 miles! No major problems.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes