1981 Vw Diesel Rabbit Ls Low Original Miles on 2040-cars
Lakeside, California, United States
Engine:1.6 Diesel
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Rabbit
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Trim: Diesel LS 4dr.
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Drive Type: 5 speed
Mileage: 999,999
All original paint, interior and engine. Nothing hidden. New purchaser owned it for 31 years and flat towed it behind full-time RV, making most odometer miles (194,000) with engine off. Has been driven less than 49,000 miles but not documented. LS Model and very desirable 5 speed transmission. 4 door with hatchback. Tow bar mounts but I got the wrong tow bar which can be modified to fit. Starts, runs and drives like it should. Over 40 mpg and I got 49 mpg on long trip. Ready to drive cross country. Air Conditioning just serviced. Cooling system just serviced. Fuel system just serviced. New Battery, new K&N air filter and great tires. No cracks in glass. Not beautiful but well maintained. Has small dent on right door and headliner is decayed. Minor paint fade. Tear in seats. Has bumps and bruises but no body or interior repairs to hide anything. Some surface rust. Back up lights don't work. Oil seepage but not dripping on ground. No sun roof. Roll up windows. Original Owner's Manual AND Service Manual included. Reason to sell; commuter car but lost job. Now I need to pay my property taxes. Already regret losing this great car. I welcome inspections and all questions at (619) 985-8691 Dave. Totally worth my Reserve. I'm willing to deliver for a fair price and get me home.
On Oct-13-13 at 15:45:36 PDT, seller added the following information:
Overwhelming requests for the Reserve...$3000
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