1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet

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Total:	7 reviews
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Excellent		5 reviews
Very Good		1 reviews
Average		1 reviews
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CarGurus' Review

In 1998, the Volkswagen Cabriolet came in three trims -- Base, Bestseller, and Boutique.  Though each was powered by the same 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder, 90-hp engine and 5-speed manual transmission, they differed in standard features offered.

The two-door convertible Base featured cloth seats and a radio and not much else.  Add-ons in the higher trims included cruise control, leather seats, and air conditioning, but the 1988 Cabriolet's trademark was not necessarily luxury as much as it was pure fun.

1988 Cabriolets seem to last forever, part of that durable German engineering, and most owners agree that they're fun to drive, not only because of the open top, but because of precise, spritely handling.  They're great on the highway or just for making the scene around town, and the front-wheel drive is amazingly good on snow, owners say.  The Cabriolet is easy to modify as well, so people today will often buy used ones to fix up.  Parts can be scarce, say some owners, and repairs costly.  A big problem with the convertible is leakage where the top meets the windows.

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7 reviews

Excellent		5 reviews
Very Good		1 reviews
Average		1 reviews
Poor		0 reviews
Terrible		0 reviews

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“A Great Investment If You Are Looking For An Inexpensive And Fun Car To Drive!”

By: Suzanlee_69

09/13/2009

I love my Cabriolet! Great MPG, dependable, fun to drive and absolutely adorable! A real head turner that consistantly gets remarked, on. Parts are cheap if you put some time into the search for them.... More

“I Have Wanted One Since Forever, And Now I Have One”

By: jasonkellems...

07/16/2009

I enjoy my Cabriolet, I have had an 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco 16V and now my Cabrio and despite the fact that I can pretty much any car I would want, I will never get rid of my volkswagen. Everyone sho... More

“1988 Vw Cabriolet”

By: Alex6733

10/20/2008

There is nothing better then driving this car downtown somewhere and getting noticed without having a huge fart can as a muffler. I bought this car over a year and a half ago and besides it needing a ... More

“A Real Blast”

By: beaver

01/23/2008

bought one for my wife and this is probably the best purchase we have made. She drives this car rain or shine. Few minor problems but nothing major. Has rust and I am finding it hard to find a trunk l... More

“The Drive In The Open Air”

By: JeffC

09/22/2007

Just in need of a handle (top lock) for the roof of an '88 Volks Cabriolet. The broke off and I'm looking for places that might happen to have a replacement, new or used! Jcabral More

“Great Fun Car”

By: CJNAGY

05/06/2007

Great fun car More

“Very Dependable,extremely Economical,absolutely A Blast To Drive !”

By: carpman999

01/23/2007

My daughter bought her 1988 cabriolet in 2005.She paid too much and it shook,rattled and barely rolled.Thank god my best friend is a mechanic so between the two of us the car has recieved a new rebuil... More

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