1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet Reviews, Pricing & Specs

This car is like driving a go-kart. It turns instantly, handles like it is glued to the road, and has a really tight turning circle. Just about the perfect size for a car around the city. I especially like the tall top and glass which gives you a great view of the road except for the rear window which is small. Very dependable, no problems, always ready to go. Parts are still available and are still fairly cheap. Unlike cars of today, this Volkswagen is high quality and things to do not fall off and the engine has given me no trouble at all. The CIS fuel injection is bullet proof and will probably last for 100 years. A really good seating position when driving, and comfortable. Too bad VW's are now mostly junk and not built to last.Nov 12, 2014

I bought it in Budapest from "friend" I was with it many times in Holland, Germany and in Switzerland. Once when it had to go the regular test they called me there is something wring with the shape of numbers..so I rather ask them to leave it and I made the test under the table without to take the car anywhere. Later on in Germany at Passau a duty control guy was more acurate than all others cooworkers before and he found the original numbers and told me the car is stolen. He immidiatley knew I am not the thief, because I was the 6. owne in Hungary. But he told me by the computer's datas it was stolen from a Austrain person in 1989 at Budapet. He took the car and told me to go home. Fortunately a friend of my took me home from that 600 km distance, right away. A half year later I saw my car on the streets of Budapest, because the insurance company at Vienna resold the car acctualy to some of my old friend a German bussiness man, I did not wanted to buy it again, cause I thought I need to pay duty again. But the car still had my driving plate and even my documents....Feb 13, 2008

I have owned my cabby for about 5 years now. I bought it from a friend who had to sell. It is by far the most fun car I have ever driven. With the top down, it is the most stress-relieving therapy there is. Because of it's age, it isn't commonly seen, so it is becoming a unique item on the road. The only reason I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 is that, though it is a reliable car, when it does need parts, they are pricey. Also, with the top up (through the winter), the road noise is pretty high. However, mine does have a replacement top, so the original top might not let the noise through as much. However, I could not ask for a better car for me. Jan 13, 2007