1986 Volkswagen Golf wolfsburg Edition review from North America
"A Great car for the $800.00 I spent"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the started.
Had oil pump replaced.
General comments?
Looks great for 20 yr old car, body in great shape. engine is super clean for the miles, but makes a strange sound when it first starts until it warms up.
Odometer, and trip meter quit working at 211,000 miles.
Oil buzzer/light comes on after prolonged driving and deceleration, but goes off after you step on the gas, replaced the oil pump and sensor, but it still does it. (common among v dubs)
Surprisingly it doesn't use any oil.
Strange that this car is in such remarkable condition for it's age, which makes me think the miles are not correct and that the odometer isn't showing the correct mileage.
I'm inclined to think this car sat for an extended period of time.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 211000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 211000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 28th December, 2006 |