1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$18,770 to $20,320

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For its final year in production, the Volkswagen Cabriolet was powered by a 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder engine that generated 94 hp. It was linked to a five-speed manual overdrive transmission; a three-speed automatic was available as an option.

New for 1993 was leatherette upholstery in the Base (Standard) model and an upgraded audio system; a CD player was available as an option. In addition, the Carat trim package of the previous year was rechristened the "Classic" package for 1993.

Standard features included power windows, power steering, power brakes, power exterior mirrors, alloy wheels, sports suspension, and a driver's-side front airbag. In addition, leather seats and air conditioning were standard on the Classic trim package.

Drivers noted that the Cabriolet was fun, quick, and handled well, although reliability could be spotty. While the cars got good gas mileage, repairs could be expensive. The top was easy to lower and raise, one driver noted, while others pointed out that the car is considered to be very collectible.

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by Anonymous
Dec 12, 2012
I had my cabby completely restored, by me, as a first time project. When it was finished it got about 40mpg on the freeway and close to 30 city. You got a classic looking car with a newer car driving experience. It felt like a go-cart and was easy and fun to drive. It always started for me and was incredibly reliable especially for being 20 years old. Professionals will charge a lot to have work done (like replacing the top) but I am a 20 year old woman and was able to do it myself for just a little over $200. It was just so easy to learn and to love. The car handled well, it felt like it just wanted to drive. Everywhere I went I was loaded with compliments, stares, smiles, and peoples reminiscing. That was probably my favorite, that people just loved it. It honestly was a perfect car and I wish I could have kept it forever. note: It is very small and mine DID have an airbag, but it wouldn't have worked I am sure. Don't drive it if you are scared of dying I guess. I was always careful, but I know that 1993 safety was very different from car safety today. Also, whenever you needed to load anything up, you just threw the top down and threw it in! I moved twice without a rental truck :)Dec 12, 2012
by August B
Aug 31, 2010
1993 vw cabriolet 5 speed and alot of potencial H&R cup kit powder coated tear drops leather interior soon to be fully caged. fast for what it is. and def a panty dropper haha best thing about it 67000 miles Aug 31, 2010
by Kick'em M
Aug 11, 2010
handles better than a ford, good for driving A to B. NOT a chick magnet, electronics trouble, trunk is too small. low on horsepowe. sensitive steeing and has capabilitie to be a fun car to drive, but as it sits, it isnt. great gas mileageAug 11, 2010

1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet Pricing

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Trims & specs

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Exterior Features

Paint: special factory paint

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Exterior Features

Paint: special factory paint

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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