1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 review from Singapore
"Reliable shiny love"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Battery dead after leaving A/C on at my wedding dinner.
Major head-on accident... lovingly repaired at large cost to the 3rd party.
Carpets, seats, linings, renewed so VW is like new.
General comments?
Exceedingly reliable & quiet (this one).
Old owner never drove above 50 kph for 25 years.
Paintwork and body and engine maintained like new. Easy in Singapore since mechanics are cheap.
Sold for US$15,000 (the going rate in Singapore).
The Singapore COE is killing the new owner.
A/C works very well.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1972 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1996 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 80000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen 1200 |
| Date of Entry | 26th January, 2001 |