I purchased my 1990 VW Fox after college. And I still own it. I have put more than 440,000 + miles on it. Just regular maintance and wear and tear parts (ie...brakes, tires, spark plugs, etc.) No major engine work or transmission work. I am now just starting to overhaul the engine due to low oil pressure. I never had any oil leaks other than once around 225,000 miles the valve cover …

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peter crawford, 09/01/2003

1990 Volkswagen Fox GL 4dr Sedan

my fox was given to me by my mom and dad. this fox has run thru thick and thin and still it keeps on ticking !!!!!!!!!!!!

12 years old and just like it was new

mcd2000, 06/27/2002

1990 Volkswagen Fox 2dr Coupe

My Volkswagen Fox has had NO mechanical problems despite numerous things that happened such as wasps building their nest on the engine block! It still purrs like a kitten and handles like a dream.

got a lemon

Twizzler, 02/23/2003

1990 Volkswagen Fox GL 4dr Sedan

My grandparents bought me a car b/c my parents needed to take back a car they had given me and I got a Fox. This car has to be repaired often and is unreliable.

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Type:

Coupe

Trim:

GL Sport

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$181/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	9.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
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Side Impact Test – Original
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Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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