1969 Volkswagen Beetle 1500 Deluxe review from Australia and New Zealand
"Better-built small cars don't yet exist!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing, except 2 fan belts, 4 batteries and a broken windscreen.
I kept up the servicing on the car, so it just soldiered on forever.
General comments?
If there is an economy car with a standard of build and finish better than a Beetle, I probably can't afford to buy it.
It looked after my motoring needs better than I could have ever expected.
Always buy one with a decent service history.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Flat 4 cylinder. Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 76080 miles |
| Most recent distance | 187999 miles |
| Date of Entry | 27th September, 2003 |