1984 Volkswagen Rabbit L review from North America
"Godly peace of machinery"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front and rear wheel bearings worn.
Body rot on the floor of the vehicle. As a result, there was a 4 inch hole.
Brake lines had holes in them.
Clutch was hard to push down. Clutch was completely "rigged" by the previous owner. But still worked good enough to my liking.
Driver side drive shaft broke. Was replaced the next day.
Valve cover and oil pan gaskets leaked.
Burnt valves.
No exhaust. But was acquired shortly after purchase. Glass pack muffler (cherry bomb).
General comments?
This car was so sweet.
It was the best car I ever had.
It was so fast and quick I was able to win many races. For the way it looked people didn't think it would be fast. They got a rude awakening. I would smoke Toyota Supras, Civics, 1 Camaro, CRX Si, and other various cars.
I loved the way the car handled and the tranny. The shifting was superb. For such a small car it was pretty nasty.
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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 | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 117254 miles |
| Most recent distance | 235286 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
| Date of Entry | 18th July, 2002 |