R4ITEI_ t1_isigtmn wrote on October 16, 2022 at 6:08 AM Reply to 1987 vw jetta. Starts, runs, tiny maintenance costs and never left me stranded. Soon 300k km. Got it since 5y + by korky1318 03 Jetta 1.8T. 358k km. Original clutch failed at 305k, I've had it since 66k, my dad had it since 37k(?). Never left me stranded except when the clutch failed. Everyone is surprised the engine is still strong, transmission has no grinds, still smooth. I'm hoping to make it to 450k. I don't want car payments anytime soon. My mechanic says new Golfs and Jettas are PITA when it comes to maintenance. Permalink 1
R4ITEI_ t1_isigtmn wrote
Reply to 1987 vw jetta. Starts, runs, tiny maintenance costs and never left me stranded. Soon 300k km. Got it since 5y + by korky1318
03 Jetta 1.8T. 358k km. Original clutch failed at 305k, I've had it since 66k, my dad had it since 37k(?).
Never left me stranded except when the clutch failed. Everyone is surprised the engine is still strong, transmission has no grinds, still smooth.
I'm hoping to make it to 450k. I don't want car payments anytime soon.
My mechanic says new Golfs and Jettas are PITA when it comes to maintenance.