1986 Volkswagen Golf Wolfsberg Edition review from North America
"The best economy fun there is!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After buying the car from an old lady I replaced the clutch cable, right front drive axle and battery.
Since then the cruise control has disappeared, the oil pressure light always comes on and the drivers seats padding dosen't pad much at all.
General comments?
I have always loved VW's and I was very excited to finally get my first one. This car gets incredible gas mileage and it starts like a dream even in -20 weather.
These cars are so easy to work on and parts are abundant. Sadly this car is getting near the 250k mark and things are slowly starting to go, but I will keep it running until I hit the 300k mark, then rebuild the beast.
This Wolfsburg edition Golf is a great luxurious and sporty car that is very practical and fun. I am thinking of rebuilding the engine and keeping this car as something for my son and I to work on together... possibly a turbo Golf???
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 210000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 242356 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Cressida |
| Date of Entry | 22nd November, 2001 |