1992 Volkswagen Jetta

Pros: gas mileage, looks good in black, tranny and motor can last over 300,000 km
Cons: needs only german parts= $$$$, every month or two i spent 600$ to repair

i bought this car in febuary of this year for 2000 cdn. it had low mileage at 164,000 km so i took a chance. it was good untill i had to give it a complete tune up. i thought to myself i can get parts for cheaper prices, but i found out that i needed bosch parts because this car was made in germany. i was happy with the fuel efficiency it had 25 mpg in the city but in 4 months i dished out 1600 cdn in repairs, and i found out that i had to dish out another 2000cdn to do my suspension, flywheel & torque converter, windshield, and camm. is all this spending of money worth it for me?

Pros: Clean european styling, personality, handling and reliability.
Cons: Weak door handles, somewhat expensive parts.

I purchased my 1992 Volkwagen Jetta GL in 1996, with 90,000 miles on it. Since that time I have cranked out 100,000 more miles on it and been to many interesting places in this car. The design of the A2 VW chassis attracted me to this car when making the purchase. I bought the car for it's unique European design, and the "thin wallet" affordability. During the time through regular maintenance, I have only had to replace wear items on the car. The motor and transmission have been bulletproof. The only concerns some may have about the car are some ergonomic factors, such as door handles.