1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 review from North America
"Classic reliable transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only item to need replacing over a three-year period was the starter. Not that I needed a starter with this car... it was so light, I could push-start it by myself.
Other than the starter, I just regularly changed the oil.
General comments?
This car was the first one I ever owned. It was reliable enough to drive me back and forth to school everyday for three years, was spacious enough to comfortably seat myself and three of my friends, and it required very minimal maintenance. It didn't have a whole lot of power, was a little scary on the freeway, and, of course, didn't have air conditioning, but it was perfect for what I needed it for - getting me to and from the places I needed to go.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1965 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1992 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th May, 2003 |