1990 Volkswagen Vw Cabriolet Convertible Convertable No Reserve on 2040-cars

The car starts and runs very well.  It drives well. It has been very reliable.  The interior was replaced by the previous owner, and is still in very good condition.

The car had a salvage title when I bought it.  I have copies of the registration from the previous owner so I can prove that it had a salvage title when I bought it.  I bought it with 133K miles, and it now has 173K miles.

Here is a list of "the Good" about the car:

I have stored the car in my garage, and have had alot of work done to keep the car in good condition.  The oil and filter have been changed regularly.  Here is a list of some of the items that have been replaced since I have owned the car:

New Convertible Top (when I got the car the existing top had holes in it)

Timing belt was relaced.

Completely rebuilt cooling system including:
  new radiator
  new water pump
  new pressurized reservoir
  new thermostat
  new thermostat housing and hose flanges
  new coolant fan temperature switch
  new hoses
  new belts

New Oil Pump and oil pan gasket

Front suspension was completely rebuilt
  new gas struts
  new strut mount bearings
  new control arms
  new control arm bushings
  new ball joints
  new tie rod ends.
  new front hubs
  new front hub bearings
  new axle shafts with CV joints
  new front brake rotors and brake pads

Gear shift mechanism has been rebuilt with new bushings.

Clutch cable has been replaced.

Rear drum brake shoes have been replaced.
Rear drum brake hydraulic cylinders have been replaced.
Rear wheel bearings and seals have been replaced.

Ignition switch has been replaced.

All 4 Tires are fairly new and have 90% tread on them.

Approximately 8 months ago a new Catalytic converter and new oxygen sensor was installed ($500) and the car easily passed the California Smog test.  The car has been driven very little since then, as I bought a newer car in January 2013.

Battery has been replaced.

Here is a list of "the Bad" about the car:
 
The paint has some  fading, oxidation, and chips (but it is still shiny).

The car has a small oil or powersteering leak.  I don't know which.  I purchased replacement power steering hoses ($150) but have not had time to get them installed. I will give them to the buyer.

The airconditioning does not work.  I had it professionally recharged with freon twice, and it worked for a month or so and then stopped working again.  The last shop that recharged the system put diagnostic dye in the a/c system and told me that freon is leaking out the compressor seals.  A replacement compressor is available from www_dot_GermanuAutoParts dot_com or www dot AutoHausAz_dot_com for approximately $250 plus installation.

This car was made with only a drivers side air bag.  The air bag lights were on when I bought the car.  I have read that this is a common problem with these old 1st and second generation watercooled Volkswagens.

Summary:
The car is not perfect, but is clean, reliable, looks pretty good, is fun to drive, gets good gas mileage, and is easy to park.  It would make a very nice first car for someone, or perhaps a nice weekend convertible to go to the beach, or wherever? 

I have tried to accurately describe the condition of the car.  Please be aware that it is a 23 year old car and not a new car.  It has some wear and tear, and squeaks and rattles, as is typical for a 23 year old car with 173k miles. Sale is final - no returns. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. There is no warranty expressed or implied. 

I have the car for sale locally, so I reserve the right to end the listing/sale at any time.

Please only bid if you are serious about buying the car, and you have the money to pay in full.