Let's hug some trees, Emissions...how bad are these cars? Options

[ehick72]

I was reading an article on Mexico City banning the use of the Mexican VW bettle because of safety and emissions. That concerns me because I try to keep my 1.7 engine well tuned. I know my car is extremely fuel efficient but is it bad for the environment in another way? Does anyone know have any info on this?

[double-a]

mine must be ok, when i had a tune-up done awhile back, the shop guy said it's emissions were good enough to pass the smog check, even though up here in washington it's no longer required for cars this old (75). no cat on mine either.

~a