Used 1991 Volkswagen Jetta Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1991 Jetta, so we've included reviews for other years of the Jetta since its last redesign.
Ultimate commuter
tuck, 06/11/2009
1990 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16V 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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.
Always got 'er done
Ramblin Rose, 04/29/2004
1991 Volkswagen Jetta GL Diesel 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Overall my little Diesel Jetta GL was wonderful to me. I drove it, and drove it and drove it and it just kept on truckin. Gas mielage is out of this world and so is the heat it can pump out. I did have to replace two door handles. Aside for those and the glow plugs once I really didn't have any trouble with it. When I did I always had a heart attack, expecting the worst and it was always just a fuse! I'm serious people- fuses were the number one problem I had with that car. It was always groovy though because I don't mind twelve dollar repair bills. VW's rock and the diesels are rocks!
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JettaLover4Ever, 10/17/2004
1990 Volkswagen Jetta GL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My '90 Jetta has been a great, great car, plain and simple. Built in Germany when that still meant something good, it's lasted me 5 happy years, from 140K thru 180K miles and STILL going strong - can't bear the thought of parting with it soon. It's let me down only twice - once the fuel pump broke, the other the alternator. Fantastic sporty handling, fun to drive, peppy 1.8 motor, great fuel economy, that trademark giant trunk, solid build quality and real character - not to mention mechanics straight- forward enough that I can work on it myself when maintenance is needed. This is a true driver's car - if you can find one to buy, it's highly recommended.
16V
sixteenvalve, 09/16/2004
1990 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16V 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fast, fun to drive, very stable in corners. Drives smooth, has plenty of power and is very comfortable to drive in all day long. I have had it 3 years and put many miles on it, 65,000 so far. I never have had any big problems and I do all the work myself.
great car with typical VW issues
tmr, 01/12/2009
1991 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 16V 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was inspired to write this review for the simple fact that the page says 22 mpg. That's impossible, I owned this car for 5 years and only once got below 24 mpg, usually more like 29 mpg, best I ever got was 41 mpg for a tank! Beyond that the car is fun to drive (I had manual GLi 16V), but has typical VW issues like the doors not working (they can be fixed), windshield wipers with mind of their own, and other electrical issues.