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• buying 1986 Jetta Diesel....Are they good cars??? by likwit90 on 18 Jul, 2008 09:38
• Im thinking of buying an 86 Jetta Diesel from a mechanic friend. Its in good condition with 300k. Engine recently overhauled, cold a/c. I don't know a lot about diesel engines and want to know if there reliable cars. What kind of milage should I expect? Thanks
• #1 by myke_w on 18 Jul, 2008 12:50
• ditto - I hate them vehemently
• #2 by theman53 on 18 Jul, 2008 15:18
• depending on where your at I would be nice enough to take it from your friend and save you the trouble your in for. Just let me know how much you need  
• #3 by burn_your_money on 18 Jul, 2008 15:34
• Probably the best built VW diesel to date. 85-92 was the "bulletproof" years.
  
  300k m or km?