1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTi review from North America
"A wolf in sheep's clothing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch cable broke.
Clutch cable bracket broke off of the firewall.
General comments?
This is my first car and I'm never going to sell it.
This car handles better than anything I have ever driven including Toyotas, Trans Ams and other Volkswagens.
It's got a lot of power and it's lots of fun to drive. From 1 to 10 the fun level would have to be 11.
Despite other people's opinions I always found my Rabbit very roomy and comfortable.It's as if it was made for me. And I am 5'11".
The only things that wear off with time are upholstery and plastic dashboards. The body and the engine are rock steady.
These little cars are the most tunable race car candidates on the street. I always enjoyed smoking Camaros in my GTI.
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| Great cheap transportation for the mechanically minded |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 CIS F.I. Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 173000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 189000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 25th April, 2002 |