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1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Ls Hatchback 4-door Diesel on 2040-cars

Year:1983 Mileage:164226 Color: Tan /
 Tan
Location:

Chelsea, Michigan, United States

Chelsea, Michigan, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual 5 speed
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.6 L Diesel
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1VWFG0171DV023133 Year: 1983
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
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

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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