1984 Volkswagen Scirocco GL 1.8 petrol
Summary:
A nightmare on wheels
Faults:
Carburettor is incredibly complicated and inefficient - car won't idle. The clutch release mechanism is awful. The friction pad between the exhaust manifold and downpipe has worn away and can only be replaced by a main dealer. Alternator regulator/brush unit failed.
General Comments:
A dreadful car. Bodily sound but mechanically flawed. Bulkhead flexes when the clutch cable is depressed. It rattles and the handling is poor. Bumps in the road feel like canyons.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 17th March, 2000
13th Feb 2001, 20:19
I agree with the unfairness. The Scirocco is a good car. It would outlive many other cars, those problems mentioned above are probably due to bad maintenance and disrespect for the car and would be evident in any car.
1st Oct 2001, 07:10
Whoever owned your car before you got it must have seriously mis-treated it! It's a Volkswagen! How can you say that the mechanics are no good?
17th Jan 2001, 06:45
Come on. that's a bit unfair don't you think? I have owned 3 Sciroccos, one being a 1984 GL. I agree with the bulkhead flex, but it can be modified. Anything else is a tad unfair!