1971 Volkswagen Beetle review from North America
General comments?
Wiper washer pressure is from your spare tire, connected by a hose (use your wiper washer a lot & will have no air in spare tire).
Loud engine & road noise inside.
Air cooled engine.
Heater is a joke.
0-60mph is probably 15+ seconds.
They all leak oil straight from factory.
Built like a small tank.
Lots of room in front trunk.
To pull engine - have to lift back-end 3 feet off ground & lower engine down. Very basic engine to work on. Easy to find aftermarket parts for.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1971 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Date of Entry | 10th November, 1998 |