dspace9 (02-18-2019)
Ha! I had a bunch of mk1 Rabbit/Golfs. Seemed every one needed an ignition switch & horn... but the worst were a couple that had leaks at the windshield base that dripped on the fuse box!
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
Cobrajet (02-21-2019)
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 42.2 mpg (US) ... 17.9 km/L ... 5.6 L/100 km ... 50.7 mpg (Imp)
I had every body style except the pickup. They were fun cars and easy to work on.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
Starters, too... I seem to remember having to replace more than one VW starter... :-D
End thread jack. Sorry!
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
dspace9 (02-19-2019)
Sadly this is so true. When I bought my first brand new car (Mirage) I was so proud. Kept it super clean, rust proofed entire car with cavity wax, added sweet wheels, upgraded suspension, Added accessories, etc. And then it happened!! The first dent!
Before I could fix the first dent, a second one happened! Then last fall wifey backed into a trailer and ripped the rear bumper half off ripping some of the material and scuffing it up good. In my opinion now it's her car since she drives it mostly and gonna let her drive the hell out of it like she does. If it holds up by time it's paid for, then I might consider a nice used one for my self.
Ouch, that's a shame. I know one day that first dent will show up on my car. I want to believe I can keep it perfect and clean forever, but that's just not possible. If all else fails, at least it'll still be an efficient, reliable car.