Known issued with the 1976 Super Beetle
- Volkswagen Beetle
- Volkswagen Beetle 1976
- Volkswagen Advice
- Volkswagen Beetle Reviews
- Volkswagen Hatchback Range
- Volkswagen
- Small Cars
Asked by Sam
Does the 1976 Super Beetle have any issues?
Answered by CarsGuide
28 Feb 2024These old, air-cooled Volkswagens have a huge reputation for reliability and durability. And, back in the 1950s and '60s when they were most popular, they definitely were more reliable than a lot of their competition.
However, these days, even a relatively late-model Beetle such as a 1976 could be an absolute minefield of problems, starting with rust and a driveline with worn out mechanical bits and pieces. You haven't said how many kilometres the car has covered, but I'm betting it's plenty and that really plays against something like this car. You could wind up having to rebuild a large percentage of the car just to get it roadworthy, at which point, you could have bought something newer, faster and more comfortable.
In fact, that's another issue with old designs like the Beetle's; there's virtually no safety equipment beyond seat-belts. This is why cars like this have a place, but that place is as a weekend toy where you can relive your youth in small chunks on a Saturday morning before the shopping traffic has hit the road.
Other Volkswagen Beetle problems
- Stylish car for $15k?
- Travelling to Cape York
- Best car for P-plate driver?
- Hybrid or diesel?
- Diesel to die for
- Beetle juice
