Faults:

Clutch.

Front wheel bearings.

Overhauled brake and suspension system, various parts.

The usual electrical electric gremlins; overhauled starter, alternator, coupe fan motor short circuited and started to smoke, rev meter didn't work and was changed, high beam switch, etc.

General Comments:

Mechanically bomb proof in my ownership and I really trashed this car and the previous owner drove this really hard too. But electrics a complete joke. Always something wrong with the electrics. Bought it dirt cheap. Nobody wanted or could afford these secondhand back then. Expensive insurance, thefts etc.

A cheap and in many ways a better driver's car than the Golf GTI.

Faults:

Lots of things due to spirited driving...

Some of it:

The gearbox had to be replaced at 165000 km.

Callipers and discs front.

Handbrake cable.

Dampers front & rear.

Front tires changed twice, rear tires once...

Engine mount bushes changed.

Electrical failure due to improper grounding.

Rubber bushes in the suspension changed.

The engine still has its full power, no oil consumption.

General Comments:

An extremely stiff and sporty car. A go-kart to drive when the suspension, tires and steering are in good condition. Very, very direct and physical in all matters, and excellent Recaro seats.

Razor-sharp steering, excellent pedal feel, great brakes, a bit harsh gearshift and clutch for the close-ratio gearbox.

The engine is the cars strongest part, a very sturdy and reliable 2 litre twin cam coupled with two double barrel Weber 40 DCOE, and a 2" exhaust gives 130 Italian hp at 5900 rpm, and lots of torque from down low. No chips here!!! Only regular oil/plugs/filter changes so far!!

Weighs 980 kg, top speed at 170,000 km 203 km/h!! 0-100 7.8 sec. 10-12 litre/100km.

Excellent handling and driving on small curvy back roads, and very well balanced if pushed to the limit.

Only one remark regarding handling: Quite bad throttle-lift-off oversteer at high speeds.

This is a true performance car that needs a caring owner to stay fit. The best driving experience in its class!