1988 Volkswagen Scirocco 16V review from North America
"If you find one ANYWHERE, buy it!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Many problems, but since this car was rescued from a car lot with NO salesmen, I expected to do a lot of restoring...
A/C, clutch, radiator, tires, axles, all replaced or repaired... about $3000 to put it into running shape.
General comments?
I got this car because my daughter had the 1982 8V version and it was very responsive and fun to drive. The statistics on this car stated that its power-to-weight ratio was over 120 hp per ton, and it has proven that from the very start. It is a ball to drive, and I can't wait to get back in it all day at work...
Handling is awesome, as I love curvy roads already, and this car takes them on like no other I've ever had...
I'm glad I got it and resurrected it for it is the funnest car to drive... too bad Volkswagen hasn't seen fit to bring it back!!!
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| The car you love to repair! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 135000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 155000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 12th February, 2006 |