Every part has worn out at some point or other in the life of this vehicle.
-Timing belts must be changed religiously at 100,000 km.
-The front bearings go every 200,00-250,00 km
-I rebuilt the engine after 550,000 km
(I now have a spare which has already been rebuilt for the next time)
-Still working on the original transmission
-Clutch went at 380,000 km and 900,000 km
-usual wear items: batteries, brakes, exhaust, struts, etc
-I have always bought lifetime parts, so most replacements come free.
-This is the most durable and reliable car I have ever owned.
-I am well over 6 foot, and this is one of the only compacts I can drive.
-It has very few options, but has very nice seats and a very good driving position.
-It is slow, having 50 horsepower, but still gets 55 mpg.
-Older Volkswagen diesels must be plugged in below -10 degrees or they will not start.
-parts are inexpensive, especially tires, brakes, and aftermarket stuff.
-the car is the easiest to service I have ever owned.
That is absolutely AMAZING!!! I have never seen one of these little cars make it to over 1 million K's!!! I just bought a 1981 rabbit myself and am picking it up next week!!! From this review, I can tell that I made the right choice. I'm gonna keep it on the road till the wheels fall off!! Then I'm just gonna put them back on and drive it more. Thanks for a great review!!
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