1972 Volkswagen Type III review from North America
"Volkswagen's best car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only expensive repair was to replace CV joints. These needed to be maintained, and I was unaware of it. Had I regreased them regularly, they would have lasted. They were VERY easy to replace though.
I also had a leaky fuel injector.
General comments?
I liked everything about the Squareback. It had a spacious trunk up front, nice cargo room in back, and comfortable seats. It was quicker, and got better gas mileage than my previous Beetles. I really miss the air cooled VWs.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1972 |
| First year of ownership | 1979 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1983 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 flat 4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 42000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 82000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Beetle |
| Date of Entry | 11th April, 2004 |