1988 Volkswagen Rabbit Karmann Cabriolet review from North America
"I can't seem to stop buying them.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I own 2 cabriolets and I used to own a 1980 Rabbit (exact same car).
The fuel pump went out at about 150,000; easy fix, but about a $200 part. Other than that, the only problem I have had is the speedometer quit working at one point, but it's an easy fix too.
The tops always leak.
General comments?
Honestly this is the most durable car I have ever driven/owned/worked on/ridden in. I do all the maintenance on my friends cars, after 2 engines in my friends Honda, and countless hours of work on my mom's Escort, I love my car.
Unstoppable in the snow, handles like crazy and accelerates very quickly for just a 1.8L.
If you get the I think 1986 and newer models, they have a factory body kit that makes the car a 100 times better looking. Everyone who rides with me thinks it's a cool car.
I almost forgot to mention they get amazing gas mileage! Even when they need an oil change, tune up and you drive them hard.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L 8v Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 190000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Rabbit |
| Date of Entry | 13th October, 2009 |