1973 Volkswagen Beetle Standard 1.6 gas
Summary:
This is only the best car ever made!
Faults:
- Clutch bowden tube ruptured.
- Master cylinder failed.
- Upholstery was nonexistent.
- Rust on the floorboards.
- Main bearings and engine case replaced.
- Gas tank rusted out.
- Cracked windshield.
- Coil fried.
- Throttle cable broke.
General Comments:
Well, what can I say? The car had 550,000 miles on it when I bought it in 1993 for $200. I drove it over the space of three years over 50,000 miles and it never left me stranded. 400 mile trips were no problem. And my dog liked it.
All of the repairs that were done to the car over the time I owned it only added up to about $1500. So I had $1700 in it, and I sold it for $1200.
Let me break this down for you: I drove a car for 3 years and only spent $500, not including tune-ups and gas.
Would I buy another air cooled VW? Hell yes. I already have.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th April, 2001
21st Jul 2001, 23:09
This guy is right on the mark. VW Type 1's are the best car around. But remember, the way your car works depends a lot on the person who owned it before you, and the person before them, ect. Bottom line is- take good care of your beetle and you'll do just fine. -Rob.