1971 Volkswagen Beetle 1302 review from North America
"A cheap and smart investment!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The gas gage stopped working after driving the car for a couple weeks.
The heater boxes rusted through and I had to replace them with j-pipes.
The rod bearing on the number 3 cylinder ceased up, causing the engine to die at 117,000 miles.
General comments?
This car has been the best vehicle I have ever owned, despite having to rebuild the engine.
It handles pretty good and it kinda feels like your driving a go-cart.
It has been very cheap on gas and parts, which I cannot say about the Ford.
Buy a beetle it will be a good investment on your part.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1971 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 litre Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 112000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 126000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 4th September, 2002 |