1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Ls Hatchback 4-door Diesel on 2040-cars
Chelsea, Michigan, United States
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.6 L Diesel
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Rabbit
Trim: LS
Drive Type: FWD
Mileage: 164,226
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Tan
Try life in the slow lane! You are bidding on a solid '83 Diesel Rabbit. It is a little tattered, but a great running little car - my daily commuter. I've had it about 2 years and drive it everywhere; most recently, Ann Arbor to St. Louis (yes, and back!). Selling because we are moving and spouse demands that we thin the fleet.
The Good: Last tank of diesel got 44 mpg with 70 mph commuter driving. Mileage ranges from 40-48 depending on how much time your right foot spends on the floor. Shock towers and floor pan are solid. Block heater works, but I never needed it. Clutch grabs well and 5 speed shifts nice. Car comes with a new set of glow plugs, Bentley manual and the usual assortment of odd parts. Basic mechanicals are about as good as they get for a 30 year old car. Heck, most have been replaced! Things repaired/replaced in the past 2 years:
- Exhaust pipe, muffler and tailpipe
- Rear brakes and cylinders
- Front brake pads and calipers
- Front and rear struts
- Control arm bushings
- Battery
- Shift linkage bushings
- Parking brake cables
- Clutch cable
- All filters
- The usual consumables
The not so good:
-The car started life loaded. Power steering, air conditioning and cruise control - none of them work. There may be hope for the air - the system still has pressure.
- When I bought the car the floorboards were solid, but carpet was soaked from sunroof leakage. I pulled it all out, thoroughly dried it before reassembly. Gave up on the sun roof and caulked it shut.
- Headliner is all there but tattered in the back from sunroof leakage.
- Radio & speakers are sketchy. Keep it on news talk stations and you'll be OK
- The usual Rabbit rust around the edges . It took a minor hit on the driver's front and you can see where there has been fender/door interference at one time
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