1980 Volkswagen Passat GLD review from Australia and New Zealand
"Reliable but a complete embarrasement - and my father still lovingly drives this vehicle every day!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car has no performance.
3rd clutch replaced.
2 struts replaced.
2nd wheel bearings replaced.
Reconditioned engine at 430,000.
General comments?
As a small boy I was subjected to constant public ridicule by having to ride in this crap heap and was tormented by my friends as my father often made us endure long family trips in this vehicle. The fact that this car is beige did not help our plight at all. On reaching adolecence I was allowed to take the car on saturday night outings and have now discovered that this bloody car was the most likely cause for me only having lost my virginity at the age of 29.
To the engineers at Volkswagen, thanks for bloody nothing!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 1980 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 469321 kilometres |
| Previous car | Datsun 120Y |
| Date of Entry | 9th June, 2001 |