Faults:

I own 2 cabriolets and I used to own a 1980 Rabbit (exact same car).

The fuel pump went out at about 150,000; easy fix, but about a $200 part. Other than that, the only problem I have had is the speedometer quit working at one point, but it's an easy fix too.

The tops always leak.

General Comments:

Honestly this is the most durable car I have ever driven/owned/worked on/ridden in. I do all the maintenance on my friends cars, after 2 engines in my friends Honda, and countless hours of work on my mom's Escort, I love my car.

Unstoppable in the snow, handles like crazy and accelerates very quickly for just a 1.8L.

If you get the I think 1986 and newer models, they have a factory body kit that makes the car a 100 times better looking. Everyone who rides with me thinks it's a cool car.

I almost forgot to mention they get amazing gas mileage! Even when they need an oil change, tune up and you drive them hard.