If it's an automatic, don't take it even if they do pay you. First year for the new body/interior, first year for the CIS-E, failed 13times in the first year on us (lemon law started in '86). Just out of warranty, the transaxle failed catastrphically, sold it for a Ford, much more reliable. Hell even a Corvette is more reliable than VW these days.

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Gone to the dark side

- Jeff

X2 two more months until my VW adventure is over!

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

You don't mention what power train it has ....

I drove an '86 Jetta diesel for 5 yrs -- was mistreated when I got it, rebuilt the brakes, front end, new shocks and drive axles ----- then drove it for 100K doing nothing but changing oil & filters, averaging about 43mpg. I also needed new junkyard seats as the original ones fell apart.

It had much more zip than my 240D, and was pleasant to drive.

An 85 vw diesel five speed can be a good car. How many total miles is an issue though. Rust in floor is death for these as well.