1973 Volkswagen Beetle review from North America
"The JaneBug - Not just a car, part of the family!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Electrical system required a lot of work.
Fuel tank replaced.
Brakes.
Front end stabilizer.
Tune up for Auto-stick.
General comments?
Owning a classic Beetle can only be accomplished with a great deal of love. They are as tempermental as a woman in labor if they are not properly maintained, but are so worth the effort.
Once you find the right person to work on them, they are a dream. Took us three years to find someone who could work on the rare and often hated autostick in this car, but we were determined to maintain all the original systems and now that we have found a mechanic, it was well worth the effort.
This car is my everyday ride and there is nothing better than the joy on people's faces when they see this fully restored punchbuggy go by. Those school bus stops with the kids all punching each other is a delight. Who didn't own at least one of these cars sometime in their life?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1973 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 307953 miles |
| Most recent distance | 343500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 1st June, 2001 |