Author Topic: 1979 rabbit diesel FS - 32,000miles (Read 4453 times)

BlackTieTD · « **on:** February 07, 2006, 04:14:51 pm »

WOW. just wow.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1979-VW-Rabbit-Diesel-C-German-Built-SHOW-ROOM-NEW_W0QQitemZ4611054555QQcategoryZ15294QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

zyewdall · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2006, 05:14:31 pm »

Yeah wow. The price too. I could almost get a MKIV TDI for that. I had a '74 Mazda pickup, in similar showroom condition with only 36k miles. Bluebook was about $500, although I kept insisting it was worth more as a collectors item.....

BlackTieTD · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2006, 06:05:46 pm »

that '79 diesel is much better car for the money. with only 32,000 miles that car would last forever if well cared-for. i wouldn't mind the power of the TDI in the rabbit. :lol: just depends what you want in a car. mkI has staying power.

zyewdall · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2006, 11:01:16 pm »

Yeah, I agree. My friend just sold his '99 TDI jetta, and bought a '82 rabbit instead -- wanted a more reliable and cheaper to maintain (if much slower) car.

RabbitGTDguy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2006, 05:54:49 am »

looks familar

kinda like my daily 79...but much cleaner paint and a 2 door (i've always wanted a 2dr...always find the 4dr's though

)

It could use a little boost in power...but gets me where I need to go each and every day like a champ... and VERY solid. Just wish it didn't have the funky sunroof...

Joe

BlackTieTD · « **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2006, 09:59:31 am »

Quote from: "zyewdall"

Yeah, I agree. My friend just sold his '99 TDI jetta, and bought a '82 rabbit instead -- wanted a more reliable and cheaper to maintain (if much slower) car.

solution: 1.6L TD engine in the rabbit!

nice looking rabbit, rabbitGTDguy... i've always liked that colour. its one of those i don't think i will personally ever own, but every time i see inari on a rabbit it makes me smile

bhtooefr · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2006, 04:24:42 pm »

$6600 with seven days to go, still.

I'll take my Jetta, thank you very much

RabbitGTDguy · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2006, 08:48:29 pm »

Quote from: "BlackTieTD"

Quote from: "zyewdall"
Yeah, I agree. My friend just sold his '99 TDI jetta, and bought a '82 rabbit instead -- wanted a more reliable and cheaper to maintain (if much slower) car.

solution: 1.6L TD engine in the rabbit!

nice looking rabbit, rabbitGTDguy... i've always liked that colour. its one of those i don't think i will personally ever own, but every time i see inari on a rabbit it makes me smile

I love the color...if I keep this one and redo it (after the mTDI for the GTD is done...) i'm def. keeping the color. Would really look nice with chrome handles, flag mirrors, a Votex rack

, etc. etc...

Joe