1974 Wartburg Knight review from UK and Ireland
"Wish I'd kept it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Developed an unhealthy appetite for speedometers! Got through at least 4.
Door cards warped and got ripped by window winder handles.
General comments?
Solid and reliable. Never let me down on the road. (Apart from the speedometers!)
Used it to push mate's Ford Zodiac 10 miles with the front bumper.
Parts were almost free! £1.50 for a complete headlight. (See Zodiac comment...)
Frighteningly fast on motorways with the free-wheel gearbox. Once overtook a police car at 100mph+ with the engine at tickover!
Body work was only a bit more solid than a beans can though.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1974 |
| First year of ownership | 1975 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1977 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 37500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th March, 2008 |