1978 Volkswagen Rabbit L review from North America
"It was the best car I ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No faults - just ran and got 47 mpg.
General comments?
Sold the car in 1980 for $2100 more than I paid on the original sticker.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1978 |
| Year of manufacture | 1978 |
| First year of ownership | 1978 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1980 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 20100 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th June, 2006 |