| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
5.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 46000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 47000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Trailblazer |
Summary:
It's ugly as sin, but it goes everywhere
Faults:
It is awesome in the mud, but slow, rough and loud on the highway.
Easy to fix, but you have to order parts from guys out got their stocks from military auctions, and there is no one out there to give you pointers.
General Comments:
It's more fun than a barrel of monkeys.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 28th December, 2009
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
5.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 41000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 57000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
Summary:
A barrel of off-road fun!
Faults:
Transmission, rear differential.
Fuel pump.
Carburettor.
General Comments:
I have to start by saying this is an ex-Canadian Army Iltis Jeep, and thus the repairs I have made are reflective of its former abuse and not by its build quality.
Rudimentary in design, it's a fantastic off-road vehicle that's able to be rode hard and put away wet. The flat olive drab paint is easily touched up with spray cans (or not) without obsessing over perfect paint.
I will say this particular model is heavy and thus the 1.7L motor is a bit anemic, but the gearing is ideally suited for bombing around town or on the trail. (not good for highway use)
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th October, 2009