1984 Volkswagen Scirocco review from North America
"Best car I've ever had or will have"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing, least of all major repairs, in 12 years.
General comments?
Hands down the best car I've ever had. And, there was some stiff competition.
Reliable to the point that it was eerie. Felt nearly indestructible even toward the end. I've had Saabs, Volvos and Peugeots, all noted for longevity. They were all great cars but still couldn't hold a candle to this pocket wonder.
The only repair ever was a corroded thermoswitch cable. This wasn't even her fault - the battery leaked.
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| 1982 - Scirocco 2 dr coupe 1.7 fuel Injected Fun to drive, but too expensive to maintain |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1984 |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 47000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 312000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 505 |
| Date of Entry | 25th August, 2008 |