1998 Volkswagen Cabrio 1.6 SE review from UK and Ireland
"A practical, economical cabriolet that's fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced anti-lock braking system processor at 62,000 miles (
General comments?
Economical to run (35 - 40 mpg, servicing fairly cheap at Volkswagen main dealers).
Reasonable performance - feels nippy in town, but can get noisy on motorways.
For a cabriolet it feels very solid. There are a few squeaks and rattles, but that's only to be expected of this type of bodywork. The hood is very water-tight and insulates exterior noise well.
The interior trim is sturdy and shows few signs of wear.
Ride and handling are more on the side of 'comfort' than sport, but suit the car well.
There are no signs of rust yet, but the paintwork (metallic pearl effect) appears to chip easily.
A great drive with the top down. A cruiser not a road burner.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 56100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65500 miles |
| Previous car | Alfa Romeo Spider |
| Date of Entry | 18th July, 2003 |