Found a '78 rabbit for sale

[jamiholzbach]

It's in great shape, all original, White with perfect brown interior. needs a front winshield gasket an acouple of clips to hold the side trim on. They're asking $2500. Is it worth that?

[quickervicar]

Diesel, I assume? If it really is in great shape, then that is the going rate for these things. I guess you have to make the call if a 30 year-old economy car is worth that kind of cash. I love my Rabbit, but it really is a crude car to drive.

[jamiholzbach]

Its not an oil burner

At least that I can tell, haven't looked under the hood yet, but the Odometer only shows up to 81K. don't know if thats the actual milage, but I'm gonna call the owner.

[Jean]

it's only worth as much as someone is willing to pay.

[jamiholzbach]

Yup!

Good Point!

[ethree]

The chances of the odometer working are low. Did it have any badges? What's wrong with the windshield gasket-check the fusebox for rust? If it's not rusty that might be worth it.

[Jand3rson]

I just read the first post and started giggling uncontrollably, because I just got my '77 for $100. :rofl:

[ethree]

I just read the first post and started giggling uncontrollably, because I just got my '77 for $100. :rofl:

Good deal! Rusty? Running?

I got my '81 truck for $800, the only rust was the battery tray and where someone pulled a dent in the door.

[jamiholzbach]

JAnderson You Bastard!

:) post some pics of it! pretty please. Was it in good shape or a long term project?

[Jand3rson]

:) post some pics of it! pretty please. Was it in good shape or a long term project?

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=155715

[der affe]

IIRC those had a problem with the dashes all sagging in the center badly. i think it was fixed in 80? with a different dash material.

if you are looking to do a daily and are not completely dead set on that bodystyle, the A-2 Golf/GTI is a HUGE improvement in every way. still maintains a similar look to it, but runs, drives, stops, shifts, handles, ETC WORLDS BETTER than it's younger brother

[jamiholzbach]

Did some research...

Its a one owner car, just recently serviced (got a new alternator), and all original.

[der affe]

so is it a diesel?
if so start looking for a factory turbo kit, hug difference in power and bolts on to your motor with not mods!
it makes it run like a gas powered car with a ton of torque, really nice to drive!