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2 Diesels: 1985 Jetta GL 1.6TD and '81 Caddy For Sale by Mikeyworks on 24 Apr, 2005 17:51
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(see the newest listing information below)
I am likely going to sell my 1985 VW Jetta GL 1.6TD.
I recently picked up a TDI for a song and that's going to become my daily driver. So, something has to give...the cars or my marriage.
Here's the lowdown on car.
1985 VW Jetta GL 1.6 TD
Blue Exterior / Blue Interior
Scirocco Front Seats (grey with height adjust)
14" snowflakes with virtually new tires (less than 5K on them)
176K and change on the odometer
No real mods other than adjusting the fueling screw slightly for better pickup.
Currently gets 40-42 MPG on the Interstate (at 80MPH)
Has Air Condidtioning
Very Clean
No body rust. Couple of very small rust marks where paint chips are. No penetration.
And now for the pics:
(and NO, she's not included)
I'm looking to get about $3000 for it. Is this realistic considering the condition, etc.?
Mikey
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#1 by Red Rabbit on 24 Apr, 2005 18:02
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I have a question.....what's leaking out from the Caddy?.......seriously though, nice car.....
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#2 by Mikeyworks on 24 Apr, 2005 18:25
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Well, it was the vitals...engine threw a rod....through the block, and that would be what is left of the coolant/oil slushy.
Mikey
p.s. that truck is going to be for sale soon too...stay tuned -
#3 by lord_verminaard on 26 Apr, 2005 05:37
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Dont suppose you could wait a couple months until I sell my Camaro....
I might have to try and sell it a bit sooner!
Nice looking car.
What TDI did you get? Any pics yet?
Brendan
84 Scirocco 8v
00 Camaro L36 M49 -
#4 by Mikeyworks on 26 Apr, 2005 06:36
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Brendan,
We may be able to work something out...send me an e-mail offline ([email protected]) and we can talk about this some more. I will do pretty much anything for the right deal.
The new TDI was a steal. I got it for $1000 unrunning and with a little work, and I do mean little, it was up and going for less than $100. I thought the engine may have had serious TB issues, but it was just off a tooth or two on the pump...hence not running.
It's in the driveway now awaiting new rear brakes so I can put it through the hellish MD state inspection.
Here's some pics:
Mikey -
#5 by mainer on 27 Apr, 2005 14:09
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The new TDI was a steal. I got it for $1000 unrunning and with a little work, and I do mean little, it was up and going for less than $100. I thought the engine may have had serious TB issues, but it was just off a tooth or two on the pump...hence not running.
How do you sleep at night?
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#6 by Mikeyworks on 27 Apr, 2005 17:40
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Like a baby!!!!!!!
Though the horseshoe up my a$$ hurts sometimes!!!!
Mikey -
#7 by mainer on 28 Apr, 2005 16:01
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#8 by Mikeyworks on 30 Apr, 2005 10:59
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I really hate to do it, but due to a forthcoming addition to the family and the prospect of even less free time, I am selling my current daily
driver and my project truck.
The first one I'm parting with is my 1985 Jetta GL Turbo Diesel.
It's a very strong car in very good condition with only 176K on the odometer, especially considering it's age. There is no body rust that I have found, but the paint is a little faded. I bought it from the previous and original owner last fall. They loved driving it but didn't like the clutch in DC traffic, so they went with a domestic automatic to replace this
car.
I drive it back and forth to Baltimore every day on the Interstate and consistenly get 40-43 MPG...and I don't drive in the slow lane. It has very good acceleration and passing capability. Don't let the word Diesel fool you, this thing is not slow!!!
It's been well treated during its life and is looking for a new and happy home.
It has new belts, and the timing belt can be changed before you pick it up at your request. It also has new rear shocks. I just hanven't had a chance to do the fronts yet, but they're not gone either. The front seats have also been replaced with height adjustable and more comfortable Scirocco front buckets (grey).
The tires are very new with less than 5K on them. There is no interior or trunk rust on the car. The tachometer (factory) and odometer work fine. There is even an oil pressure gauge mounted in the dash to monitor that ever-important oil pressure. (If you don't think it's important, ask me how I know). It uses less than a quart of oil between changes, but that is rather normal for these cars.
I'm looking for About $2500 obo for it. If you think my price is too high, make me an offer, I love to haggle!!!! It's available for test drives and passed the hellish Maryland State Inspection late last year with flying colors.
Here's some pictures of the car.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
also listed here:
(http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1965603)
Make me an offer!!!
The next one I am selling is my '81 Caddy Diesel that I had a 1.6 TD in before a catestrophic rod failure led to the introduction of a port hole into the engine.
The truck is in pretty good shape with some dings and dents here and there, but overall in decent shape. Definitely a good foundation for your project. And for the price, you can't beat it. It has a killer spray-in bedliner that will take any abuse you throw at it!!
I'm looking to get $750 (obo) for it, but for that you get:
- '81 Caddy shell
- RUST FREE floor pans from a Cabby ready to be used to replace any of your MK1 floor pans (or just replace the aging ones on this truck).
- Some extra MK1 parts, (a couple of axles, seats, etc.)
Here's some pics of it during its hay-day. The only difference now is it's in the garage and has no engine in it:
(photos and listing here:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1965627)
The snowflakes are currently on my MK2 Jetta TD so the Caddy will be sold with a set of stock steelies with good rubber.
Mikey