1988 Volkswagen Scirocco 16V review from North America
"I am happy with this machine in every way!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cooling system has a few glitches... and I replaced the timing belt, gaskets, distributor, plugs, wires, cap, and rotor. The car will eventually need a new clutch and exhaust, but the car is mainly all original parts, 12 years old and pushing 170,000 miles. This stuff is just maintenance. Plus, I want to change out the clutch and exhaust for autocross after-market parts anyway.... I bought it for $1300 and spent $300+/- on maintenance over the past year.
General comments?
Give me a short shift kit, upper sway-bars, 17 rims, sach clutch and TT exhaust, plus bore out the 1.8L to it's full 2.0 and a new paint job and I'll rule the streets and the autocross. Add a roll-cage and safety equipment and I'll rule SCCA IT Racing. This car is my ride today, my race car tomorrow, and my toy for life.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 157000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 169000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 16th March, 2000 |