1990 Volkswagen Vw Cabriolet Convertible Convertable No Reserve on 2040-cars
Temecula, California, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:1.8L 1780CC l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Salvage
Fuel Type:GAS
Interior Color: Black
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Cabriolet
Trim: Bestseller Convertible 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: FWD
Mileage: 173,500
Options: Convertible
Exterior Color: Red
Hello,
I don't know if there is something wrong with my camera, or if my camera was not in "auto" mode, but I think the color of the car is a little darker red in real life. In the photos it looks too orange to me. Maybe it is my eyes.
I have owned this car since 2005 and have driven it 40k miles since I have owned it. I bought it as a weekend / hobby car because we wanted a convertible to enjoy here in sunny Southern California.
The car has Power Steering, Power Brakes, 1.8L 4 cylinder engine, and 5 speed manual stick shift transmission. It has power front windows, but manual rear windows. It has factory air conditioning. The car has an Alpine AM/FM CD stereo with detachable face plate. It has Blaupunkt speakers in the front doors. It also has speakers in the back seat area.
The car starts and runs very well. It drives well. It has been very reliable. The interior was replaced by the previous owner, and is still in very good condition.
The car had a salvage title when I bought it. I have copies of the registration from the previous owner so I can prove that it had a salvage title when I bought it. I bought it with 133K miles, and it now has 173K miles.
Here is a list of "the Good" about the car:
I have stored the car in my garage, and have had alot of work done to keep the car in good condition. The oil and filter have been changed regularly. Here is a list of some of the items that have been replaced since I have owned the car:
New Convertible Top (when I got the car the existing top had holes in it)
Timing belt was relaced.
Completely rebuilt cooling system including:
new radiator
new water pump
new pressurized reservoir
new thermostat
new thermostat housing and hose flanges
new coolant fan temperature switch
new hoses
new belts
New Oil Pump and oil pan gasket
Front suspension was completely rebuilt
new Boge Turbo gas struts
new strut mount bearings
new control arms
new control arm bushings
new ball joints
new tie rod ends.
new front hubs
new front hub bearings
new axle shafts with CV joints
new front brake rotors and brake pads
Gear shift mechanism has been rebuilt with new bushings.
Clutch cable has been replaced.
Rear drum brake shoes have been replaced.
Rear drum brake hydraulic cylinders have been replaced.
Rear wheel bearings and seals have been replaced.
Ignition switch has been replaced.
All 4 Tires are fairly new and have 90% tread on them.
Approximately 8 months ago a new Catalytic converter and new oxygen sensor was installed ($500) and the car easily passed the California Smog test. The car has been driven very little since then, as I bought a newer car in January 2013.
Battery has been replaced.
Here is a list of "the Bad" about the car:
The paint has some fading, oxidation, and chips (but it is still shiny).
The car has a small oil or powersteering leak. I don't know which. I purchased replacement power steering hoses ($150) but have not had time to get them installed. I will give them to the buyer.
The airconditioning does not work. I had it professionally recharged with freon twice, and it worked for a month or so and then stopped working again. The last shop that recharged the system put diagnostic dye in the a/c system and told me that freon is leaking out the compressor seals. A replacement compressor is available from www_dot_GermanuAutoParts dot_com or www dot AutoHausAz_dot_com for approximately $250 plus installation.
This car was made with only a drivers side air bag. The air bag lights were on when I bought the car. I have read that this is a common problem with these old 1st and second generation watercooled Volkswagens.
Summary:
The car is not perfect, but is clean, reliable, looks pretty good, is fun to drive, gets good gas mileage, and is easy to park. It would make a very nice first car for someone, or perhaps a nice weekend convertible to go to the beach, or wherever?
I have tried to accurately describe the condition of the car. Please be aware that it is a 23 year old car and not a new car. It has some wear and tear, and squeaks and rattles, as is typical for a 23 year old car with 173k miles. Sale is final - no returns. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. There is no warranty expressed or implied.
I have the car for sale locally, so I reserve the right to end the listing/sale at any time.
Please only bid if you are serious about buying the car, and you have the money to pay in full.
Thank you for looking.
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