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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
I've been bouncing back and forth about what my next DD will be and MKII Jetta's have been stuck in my mind since I started thinking about getting a "new" DD. Does anyone know anything about them? I'm thinking about picking up a GLI model since its the sportier version of the bunch. 16v 4-cyl should be decent fun on the street...maybe even in the twisties??? If anyone has any input on these cars please chime in! I'm looking to keep it stock aside from maybe some upgraded BBS-style wheels and lowering springs.

For those who don't know, these are MKII Jetta's...










 

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Posted by 02angrybird (Member # 11259) on :
 
I got a few friends that are into them and from what I've seen those cars are like can of worms
 

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Posted by SwEeT 03 Gt (Member # 10283) on :
 
Man Thought you gonna ask about older VW bugs
 

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Posted by stock fox (Member # 9211) on :
 

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Originally posted by SwEeT 03 Gt:
Man Thought you gonna ask about older VW bugs

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+1 lol
 

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Posted by uh0h50 (Member # 3125) on :
 
Have fun with the maintenance! Especially it being an older vw and all. (not my personal experience, but from what I've read.)
 

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Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
VW's can be good cars if maintained properly.

I'd personally go diesel if I were shopping for an older VW to daily drive. Better MPG and more reliable engine.
 

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Posted by RiddlerGT (Member # 113) on :
 
I had one and it was a problem child..they have all sorts of weird intake, valves etc to make everything work. Its all OBD1 so figuring out which piece doesn't work is like looking into a magic 8 ball.
 

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Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
An ex-GF of mine had a '90 GLI. When it ran it was awesome. A true German highway cruiser. When it didn't run (often) it was a PITA.
 

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Posted by MACK.GT (Member # 10461) on :
 
My teacher had one, she said it was a lot of maintenance.
 

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Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
You are one lost puppy.
 

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Posted by JZTRK (Member # 7641) on :
 
I had a 90 wolfsberg edition it was great when it ran I hated changing the starter it is part of the front motor mount. the last time it broke down I just left it for dead and it got crushed and sold for scrap
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Originally posted by NEIGHT:
You are one lost puppy.

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not as lost as you child.
 

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Posted by Duncan Motors (Member # 7045) on :
 
im very knowledgeable. owned like 4, my brother has one now.there like any other car, the rubber lines and plastic on the motors normally always need replacing, and there gd for another 5 years. the interior plastics can be bad on models where the owners where rough or slobs. but they run forever,hardly ever break, drive great.great gas.i really like them.
 

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Posted by norcalfiddy (Member # 11207) on :
 
TDI FTW.
 

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Posted by S4OSHUS (Member # 2918) on :
 
i've had 2 mk2 gti's in the past and i loved them. great on gas and still has the german feel
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
Duncan...do you know why the starters always go out and why they almost always have their heaters bypassed?

Jeo...you've had some bad ass audi's/porsche's/vw's so I'll take your word for it
 

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