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Used 1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

So good, I'm getting another one....

jgoolia, 03/24/2006
1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Highline 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my Cabrio a year and a half ago, and I've had a blast ever since. I loved the leather interior, the heated seats, CD player, AWESOME speakers...unfortunately I was hit by another driver and that car was totalled but I am currently looking for another Cabrio!!! I'm HOOKED!!

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2.75 out of 5 stars

what a letdown !

bumblepatch, 12/21/2002
1995 Volkswagen Cabrio 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

"shame on me" ! I ordered this car online ... ran the CARFAX (ccame out "clean"). What a beauty she was when she arived- just screamed FUN ! .... wrong answer ! Has been a true to life money pit ! We dropped about 1 K in it as soon as it arrived ( changing oil, hoses- you name it !). But had/still has electrical problems that baffle everyone !!! It's been a spooky, fun, totally un- predictable lil car to drive. After dumping over 2k in the car - we are now trying to sell it= gulllpppp.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

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dad, 01/17/2007
1996 Volkswagen Cabrio 2dr Convertible
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I got this car for my daughter. It drives great, is very safe, and is easy to work on. The top goes up and down easy (manual). Its auto transmission is OK, but not very fast off the line. It is comfy to drive and not too noisy around town.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Ugh

amwhite, 10/25/2002
1997 Volkswagen Cabrio Highline 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I love the styling and design of this car (except the cup holders, that is). It's been a fun car to drive and I get lots of compliments and cat-calls. However, it has fallen flat when it comes to performance and reliability. The ABS brake light has been on for years (nobody seems to know why), the A/C system died after only three years, there is a strange clunking in the rear tires that has been there since day one, I could go on and on. And, I shudder to think about the amount of money I've dumped into this car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

German passion for engineering excellenc

Eduardo Belton, 12/08/2002
1997 Volkswagen Cabrio 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Outstanding driving experience, great handling and confort. Good on gas and definitelly superb style.

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