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Ralf_CT
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New Fox Owner

Post by Ralf_CT »

Greetings all!

After looking for decent reliable car for my mom I settled on a '94 Fox 1.6 AT with 138k km ... I felt like I was going back in time when I got behind the wheel. :) Personally, I'm a qualified Jaguar/Rover/Range Rover mechanic, left the trade and moved on in 1986 after completing my apprenticeship. There have been many industry changes since... but the Fox is still familiar.

I'm currently sitting with an unusual problem which I'll post under the relevant section.

Regards,
Ralf
1994 VW Fox 1.6 (HM) AT 138,225km
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Hello and welcome to the forum!
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Hi Ralf, and welcome...

I also remember the Fox from when it was introduced; my aunt bought one in 1990 (to replace her light green 1974 Passat L), when I was at varsity. As chance would have it, she gave it to me as a present when she emigrated in 2005. In my opinion, as a runaround, they are pretty unbeatable.
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Ralf_CT
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Re: New Fox Owner

Post by Ralf_CT »

VAG Fan wrote:Hi Ralf, and welcome...

In my opinion, as a runaround, they are pretty unbeatable.
True! I've just fitted new tyres to sort out the "heavy steering" issue (alignment all okay) ... it made a world of difference, the steering now feels like power steering and road imperfections are absorbed by the new rubber. :) Tomorrow I'm fitting 1800 vented discs and better pads to sort out the brake shudder.

The 3-speed auto box is also reliable and cheap to repair should things go wrong. They could've continued building this car to appeal to those just wanting a simple, cheap, no nonsense runaround.
1994 VW Fox 1.6 (HM) AT 138,225km
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Re: New Fox Owner

Post by DieterMK5 »

Hello and welcome to the VW Club Forum! :hi:

We all hope that you enjoy your stay here and consider the wonderful opportunity of becoming a VWCSA Member and get awesome vwclub merchandise for only R300.

Before you do, please have a look at the Forum Rules

As well as the rules we have for Private Sales

If you have any questions pertaining to your vehicle and not to do with introducing yourself, post them in the Technical Discussions section

Please feel free to join in on the Events, its huge fun, and non-members are also more than welcome to join in on the action. Hope to see you at an event soon.

Now that you have introduced yourself to the forum, have a look at starting a Rides Thread and show us what you cruise the streets with. :driving:

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We look forward to having you on the forum, and hope to see you grow in the club, by becoming a member, and most of all, making new friends.

Cheers :hug:


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