1984 Volkswagen Rabbit L review from North America
"This is one of the best all around cars ever made"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Seats have started to wear badly.
One constant velocity joint exploded.
Injectors have been rebuilt.
Many brakes and tires.
Two clutches.
Many assorted electrical gremlins.
Many items have worn out and been replaced.
General comments?
The suprising thing with this car is how many original "wear" items are still functioning. For example the starter and alternator have never been touched.
I think that this is one of the most durable cars ever made.
It is like driving a quick, nimble little go-cart on the streets and I enjoy it.
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| A very quick nimble bargain; easily repaired or modified |
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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 | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 85000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 632000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Scirocco |
| Date of Entry | 18th June, 2003 |