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1990 Volkswagen Jetta Review
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4.75 out of 5 starsratman, 09/28/2003
1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 2dr Coupe
Got the car with 135k on it. Now its
got 165k. It has got me threw
highschool and now i'm starting
college and it is still going. Its
burning a little oil and the tranny
leaks out a quart every 1000 miles and
it only holds 2 quarts. I ran it dri
before i figured out this and it
started sounding like a space ship but
it lived. It does pretty good off
road for fwd. … She look preety bad
but I don't care. Ran over a
ciderblock once and nothing broke
except my exhaust spring clamp. No
rust under the vehicle and shes been
threw lots of PA and NJ winters. Also
it has a truck bed for a trunk. For
such a small car the trunk is huge.
Jetta Diesel
4.5 out of 5 starsDiesel Dan, 04/19/2002
1990 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 4dr Sedan
After owning over 30 cars in various
condition and age this has been my
favorite. Acceleration is not a strong
point. The car rides great but
cornering could be better. Any
Jetta/Golf from 86-92 has these woes:
The outside door handles WILL break but
they are very easy to replace (1
screw). If you don't properly seal the
antenna at the fender rain water WILL
LEAK ONTO … the FUSE BOX causing
electrical problems. (SEE OTHER
REVIEW). The diesel engine is famous
for longevity. The engine noise and
diesel smell will grow on you after
awhile...Regular oil and coolant
changes are essential for the diesel
engine.
Good reliable car
4.13 out of 5 starsYes-Jessica, 04/20/2002
1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan
Hi VW owners,
I've had my Jetta for 12 years now. It has
almost 150,000 miles on it and I've never
had any problem with it. Very cheap on
maintenance costs. Had to replace the air
conditioner on it about 4 years ago and
muffler & tires. Its been a very reliable car
and now I'm going to get another VW.
Moving up to the Passat!
Ultimate commuter
4.88 out of 5 starstuck, 06/11/2009
1990 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16V 4dr Sedan
I bought mine with 130k on the clock and I now have 180k. I have driven the snot out of this car and it just keeps coming back for more. I redline it, corner it hard, shift hard, brake hard, etc. and it loves it. The Recaro seats are great, the motor's powerband is fun and it is quite economical despite the way that I drive it. A/C has not worked since I bought it. Heater core also went … out. Headliner sagged so I cut it out. I average 26 - 29 mpg (calculated by hand). The MFA registers 32 mpg.
1990 Jetta Highlights
Coupe
| Engine Type | Gas |
|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG |
| Cost to Drive | $151/month |
| Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 16.6 cu.ft. |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
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- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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