1973 Volkswagen Thing 181 review from North America
"The strangest, but coolest car ever made!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first bought this car it had been sitting outside for the last 7 years with no plates and no work done to it. Once I aquired the thing, I proceeded to paint the rims, put a new motor in, clean up all the grease everywhere and dump the transmission fluid. Also the person that owned the car previous to the last owners did some ghetto wiring to the car. That was fixed by me. Other than that, after I did all that was needed to get the car in running order I have had no problems.
General comments?
The car handles great, and the ride is much more comfortable than my 59' Rag top. The seats are really comfortable, and it is really great driving a convertible on those hot California days. I get lots of looks and people asking me about it when I stop. This is the funnest and best car that I have ever owned.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Dual Kadrons Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 1000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3564 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 7th May, 2003 |