1977 Wartburg Knight 353 review from Germany
"A two stroke warbling bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Tear in rear seat
Excessive popping on over run
Steering wheel sheared off at 40mph
Front seat mountings sheared off
Strange smell of walnuts at high speed.
General comments?
Excellent rear view mirror
Superb cold start ability
Seat four in comfort
Excellent handling and cornering
Beautiful warbling two stroke engine that pulled forever.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1977 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 992cc Manual |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 57000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 98000 kilometres |
| Previous car | FSO Polonez |
| Date of Entry | 24th May, 2003 |