1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel L review from North America
"A decent car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The headliner is not glued to the cardboard anymore.
When I bought the car, the alternator wiring was so corroded the battery would not charge.
General comments?
The car handles well.
It gets very good gas mileage (about 40 MPG with the 4-speed stick).
It's a small car, but there's enough room for tall people.
However, I have to tape over the side vents in winter because they bring in air from outside the car instead of the alleged heater.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 124000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 126000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 25th January, 2002 |