1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTi review from North America
"One big headache"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I blew the engine that it came with so I upgraded from a 1.8 to a 2.0 16v.
Broke the CV joints.
General comments?
Volkswagens are reliable cars, but if you mess with them too much, they won't be.
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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 | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 123711 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130659 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS |
| Date of Entry | 16th December, 2000 |