1971 Volkswagen Beetle Super Beetle review from North America
"Total head turner and fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Runs a little sloppy when it is first fired up for the day. But it is a 30 year old car, so what do you expect?
General comments?
I've only had this car about 3 weeks. Gets a lot of attention and is a "heck" of a lot of fun to drive.
From what I have seen by looking, it seems to be a pretty basic car to work on. I have been looking online for parts for this car and they are relatively easy to find and get ahold of.
GREAT gas mileage; I think about 25-30MPG is what I have figured out.
Great car. I encourage anyone thinking about getting one to do so.
Great first car!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1971 |
| Year of manufacture | 1971 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1915CC dual carb Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 28100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 28500 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen GTI |
| Date of Entry | 23rd April, 2007 |