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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: 4wheeler on November 05, 2009, 06:07:44 pm
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Does anyone know how many production models were made of said car with the turbo diesel?
I`m picking up one tomorrow and would liek to know how rare it is if at all.
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http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=21874.0 (http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=21874.0)
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Thanks for the link.
Well I guess I can be safe to say 400 or so.
Now how do I tell if it`s an original turbo diesel?
I noticed a turbo badge on the grill, Is that the same on all of them?
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Try typing the VIN into......ummm carfax(?) and see what it says, it actually knew what year and engine mine was using that method.
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Real turbo diesel rabbits are made of unobtanium. any left alive are worth their weight in gold...
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Real turbo diesel rabbits are made of unobtanium.
Unobtanium! I like it! I hope you don't mind but I think I am going to start using that ;D
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I just bought it today.
Rather good shape for an 84.
Floors all good, no holes in the outter body.
One hole in the passenger rocker near the front post.
I have pictures... anyone can post em for me?
The back badge has rabbit L and under that is TURBO DIESEL
Whats this car worth on the market today?
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Real turbo diesel rabbits are made of unobtanium. any left alive are worth their weight in gold...
I'm still not convinced they're as rare as people say they are judging from the ones I've seen around here the last few years. The only things that make them "special", besides the TD motor, are the rear hatch emblem, the horn button, and the placement of the fuel filter.
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I'm still not convinced they're as rare as people say they are judging from the ones I've seen
I agree with you. From a financial standpoint it doesn't make much sense on VW's part either
There are a few more mk1 TD specific parts then what you have listed though
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Well it sounds like these rabbits are rare, maybe not as rare as some might like to think, rare none the less.
So what kind of dollar value would one put on a vehicle of this nature in stock form?
Fair market value is what I`m looking for.
Maybe you could post those pics for me Ty?
People could get a better idea of what I`m talking about.
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Here is one of them
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/burnyourmoney/GetAttachment.jpg)
Open an account at www.photobucket.com (http://www.photobucket.com), it's free
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thats a ***in sidekick in the background. whos is that?
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Thats my sidekick. I`ts got a 1.9TD in it.
So I`ve googled, kijiji d, Vortexed and craiglisted a 1984 Rabbit Turbo diesel.
Non came up but 1 car that was made into a turbo diesel.
This is an all original turbo diesel rabbit.
Looks like $2000 isn`t unreasonable.
Seems a lot of rabbits go from $800-$2500.
Anyone have their 2 cents to add to this?
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Real turbo diesel rabbits are made of unobtanium. any left alive are worth their weight in gold...
I'm still not convinced they're as rare as people say they are judging from the ones I've seen around here the last few years. The only things that make them "special", besides the TD motor, are the rear hatch emblem, the horn button, and the placement of the fuel filter.
i don't even think they all had the horn button. but also they had a dynamic oil pressure monitor, low coolant warning light, and a heavier radiator, different ac lines, and a few other small things. i think they're quite rare, i may have only seen one in person, td mk1 jettas definitely are not rare tho. they're not a one off car or anything, and i think if you were searching for one eventually you'd find one, but it all depends on your difinition of rare, i'd say as far as rabbits go it's definitely one of the rarest models, like a rabbit s
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http://hamilton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-1984-Volkswagen-Rabbit-Turbo-Diesel-4-door-W0QQAdIdZ167608417 (http://hamilton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-1984-Volkswagen-Rabbit-Turbo-Diesel-4-door-W0QQAdIdZ167608417)
I want to get this thing off my trailer. Figure $2000 seems fair.
Runs well, needs brakes and first gear is hard to find.
This car is unmolested.
Completely original.
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mine has this snazzy decal
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a183/omfgcurtis/IMGP0073.jpg)
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What would you value your turbo rabbit at sawedoffgolf?
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In the USA that is a rare car. You'd sell it easy if it were on this side of the border. Very few are known to have been sold here. I didn't think any were until hearing about them on the internet and seeing pictures.
I've never seen a genuine Rabbit TD-L or TD-GL in person.
Its a neat car you have. Even in the L base trim its worth your price more than likely - if all the drivetrain still has all the right components. And runs well, too.
The only others i've seen in past few years on the internet have all been 4door TD-GL.
Not counting conversions. Those are born every week.
SawedoffGolf has the rarest ultimatest Mark1 A1 Diesel Rabbit ever produced - I would have to say.
2door with a sport package damm mann.
No idea they ever made one ThaT Cool.
Easily worth 2Grand ..... cough cough laff
How many of those can be left with factory decals intact.
You CDN's really got rocked on some TD stuff back in the day.
84 Jetta TD GL is even a kinda-rare car in my parts.
4wheeler,
Does your Burgandy car have 4sp or 5spd ?
The steering wheel will probably be plain on an L model.
Does it have pwr steer, ac, or a tachometer ?
Post us up some UnderHood shots for historical archives if you can please.
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Its cool to see them in unaltered/unmolested condition. The airbox and air supply / turbo / downpipe / rear deck emblem would be great shots.
Thanks man.
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In the USA that is a rare car. You'd sell it easy if it were on this side of the border. Very few are known to have been sold here. I didn't think any were until hearing about them on the internet and seeing pictures.
I've never seen a genuine Rabbit TD-L or TD-GL in person.
Its a neat car you have. Even in the L base trim its worth your price more than likely - if all the drivetrain still has all the right components. And runs well, too.
The only others i've seen in past few years on the internet have all been 4door TD-GL.
Not counting conversions. Those are born every week.
SawedoffGolf has the rarest ultimatest Mark1 A1 Diesel Rabbit ever produced - I would have to say.
2door with a sport package damm mann.
No idea they ever made one ThaT Cool.
Easily worth 2Grand ..... cough cough laff
How many of those can be left with factory decals intact.
You CDN's really got rocked on some TD stuff back in the day.
84 Jetta TD GL is even a kinda-rare car in my parts.
4wheeler,
Does your Burgandy car have 4sp or 5spd ?
The steering wheel will probably be plain on an L model.
Does it have pwr steer, ac, or a tachometer ?
Post us up some UnderHood shots for historical archives if you can please.
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Its cool to see them in unaltered/unmolested condition. The airbox and air supply / turbo / downpipe / rear deck emblem would be great shots.
Thanks man.
A buddy of mine also has a mk1 rabbit 2door factory TD. i didnt think his was a sports package since it doesnt have a sunroof/pop out windows or decals. ill be sure to get some engine bay shots, mine doesnt have a fact tach, ac or ps. it had crusie at somepoint.
i wish mine was original and unaltered(mk2 dash/cluster, round headlight swap) but i cant complain for the find, you would probably find my house and stab me if i posted how much i got it for ;)
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mine has this snazzy decal
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a183/omfgcurtis/IMGP0073.jpg)
Sure wish that decal was still available ;-) I need to badge my caravan conversion !
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Off topic, sorry!
My brother in law has a vynal plotter/cutter... If you can cabbage it from google images, or the sites out there that don't protect the image of course, he will pretty much make anything. I have 2 bright blue VW logos waiting to go on my jetta when it is done. I think he is limited right now to 12" width, but can do almost unlimited length. He can also do it in pieces instead of one solid sticker.
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I can get other pics soon for it.. Maybe someone from here will buy it and restore it.
I`m sure that sticker would be a cool addition...
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Post it up in the for sale section for your best chances.