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10/11/2008, 6:07PM
About: 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet
cost of driving/maintaining 1987 VW Cabriolet convertible

Have never had a car this old, but the price I think is right for the condition it is in: $2650 with no rust/scratches.  It is a 5 speed manual trans. convertible (top in very good shape) new tires, alternator and battery. Leather/fabric interior also in very good shape. Wondering what maintenance/upkeep costs will be like? Thanks

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10/11/2008, 8:10PM

My sister just bought one of these. It will be our 4th VW in our driveway. Anyway, keep up regular maintainence and you will be fine. If you are not going to do the work yourself, find a local VW garage that will do the work for you. The dealer will rape you on charges.

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10/18/2008, 10:28AM

the 1.7, 1.8 L VW engines are notorious for burning oil so be nice to it, otherwise its a reliable vehicle but the parts are pretty exspensive

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