1973 Volkswagen Beetle Super Beetle review from North America
"The Germans can do MUCH better"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine blew a head gasket.
Starter failed.
Throttle cable broke 3 times.
Light switch replaced.
Headlights replaced.
Generator replaced.
Clutch cable broke.
Speedometer, odometer housing failed.
General comments?
This car was fun to drive overall, but I learned quickly that VW beetles were not the "easy-to-work-on-cars" many people told me they were.
In addition, the vehicle nickeled and dime'ed me to death with all it's problems right up to the day I sold it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1973 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1993 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 115000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 136000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda GLC |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 2001 |