1981 Volkswagen Rabbit model L review from North America
"Best car ever invested in"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Valve cover always leaks oil, water bypass hose was a bad desighn on side of head oil tends to leak down on hose and soften and starts to leak after perioed of time. head liner fell down in 1995 and fully removed paint held up good, but clear coat came off in 1991 in a ice storm and cold weather when lived in Idaho. door handles broken several times, front window leaked on fuse pannel, replaced fuse pannel, replaced glowplugs after short accured.
General comments?
Very good fuel mileage.
45-50 mpg.
I own 4 of these rabbits.
Very reliable.
Motor still running after 499,858 miles.
but engine is readt for a rebuild
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| Your best friend on four wheels |
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| A machine pure at soul |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1981 |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 1983 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 499858 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 15th January, 2005 |