1981 Wartburg Knight 353W review from Hungary
"A long lasting car with great performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brake master cylinder had to be replaced as well as the two rear brake cylinders. Had some problems replacing the master cylinder because it is very well hidden.
Windscreen washer pump replaced.
Water pump bearings replaced. After this the fuel consumption was reduced by 1-2 l/100km.
Clutch cable broke. Real easy job in minutes.
Bit of rust around the body.
Fuel tank had to be replaced after long storage.
Carburettor replaced with a Jikov type. Much better than the old one.
General comments?
Great car with good accelerating ability.
Pretty comfortable in the inside.
Loads of storage place in the trunk. It is huge compared to new cars.
Fuel consumption is affordable.
This car lasts forever.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 2-stroke Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 46000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 49000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 29th June, 2004 |