1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 review from UK and Ireland
"A loveable green machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch needed replacing as soon as I acquired the vehicle.
Needs a new floor pan, replaced running boards and constantly tackling rust!
General comments?
Took me and my mate 20 minutes to get the engine out, 15 minutes to change the clutch and 30 minutes to put the engine back in. Clutch kit cost 50 quid! The engine is so easy to work on, everybody should buy one of these cars for their children to practice on!
Handles better than most modern cars, and positively flies around roundabouts, ONLY IN THE DRY THOUGH!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1973 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 102000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 104000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Beetle |
| Date of Entry | 18th June, 2001 |