1984 Volkswagen Rabbit

GTI Mk1 Hatchback 2-Door

1.8L 1780CC l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

5 speed manual

1VWDC0175EV018893

Clear

Gasoline

Purchased right here on eBay Motors just last July for $7,500. Brought from Estes Park, CO to Salt Lake City, UT (both very dry mountain deserts), addressed a few mechanical items that needed attention, enjoyed my trip down memory lane of my youth and am now re-listing it without reserve for sale. First auction hammered on 10/10/14 without ever being paid for by "buyer." So here it is again to be revisited. Not a flipper, I just have a bad case of auto ADHD & am onto something else. You can read the details from the original owner's listing (in blue type) below and here is the list of recent fixes performed since I purchased it this past summer; Recharged AC Replaced Shifter Bushings Replaced Wheel Bearings Replaced Water Pump Tightened Motor Mount Replaced Thermoswitch Replaced Head to Heater Core Hose Cleaned Fuel System From the previous/original owner: I'm the original owner of this 1984 VW Rabbit GTI. I purchased it at Lakewood Motors in Lakewood California in November of 1983 and moved it to Estes Park, Colorado in 1991 where it has been since. The dry climate in Colorado has been a good thing from a standpoint of minimizing rust, but the intense sunlight has taken a toll on the paint. Its low miles can be attributed to the fact that it has been driven sparingly since the early 2000's. It runs and drives great, but it could really use a paint job as it is down to mostly primer in a number of areas. The body is structurally sound and the panels are straight other than a few minor door dings. The interior is in very good shape with the exception of the left bolster of the driver's seat which has a few tears in the upholstery. The car has never been smoked in. All gauges are working. It has factory A/C, but it no longer blows cold air. I'm not exactly sure what repairs would be necessary to bring the A/C back to life. I have done most of the maintenance work on this car myself and have kept a maintenance log from day 1. Here are some of the highlights. Within the last 100 miles: new battery, new fuel filter, brake fluid flushed and replaced, new upper and lower radiator hoses and coolant, oil and filter change, and new front and rear wheel bearings. The timing belt and water pump were replaced at 60,568 miles and the spark plugs, front brake pads, and oxygen sensor were replaced at 97,600 miles. This is a solid car and a rare example of the original "hot hatch" in stock condition. Terms of Sale: 30 year old vehicle being sold AS-IS: I have described the car honestly and to the best of my ability based on having owned it since new. I believe it to be in good mechanical condition. However, it is 30 years old so routine service and repairs should be expected based on its age. I welcome showing my GTI in person during the auction if you are not comfortable bidding on it sight unseen. I reserve the right to end my auction early in the event I accept an offer and the car becomes no longer available. Thanks for your time, Keith. There you have it. Please find many more picutres available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/127582758@N05/sets/72157648332385222 the car is also featured on germancarsforsaleblog.com as a featured car in the left side margin. Please recognize that I've had the car fully inspected, it is everything and more than the original owner had described herein. It is an absolute blast to drive & very tossable. I have put just over 500 miles on it since receiving it and it's been a fun experience taking me back to my youth and an introduction to my son of the original "Hot Hatch" & what 90Hp from the 80s could do. Check out my feedback & history, you won't be disappointed. $500 deposit due within 24 hours of listing expiry & balance due within 3 days of expiry. I won't transport or arrange it either, but I do have some great connections for you to do so, if you need them. I also reserve the right to end early for a prior sale. Any questions, please call or text 801-580-7917. Thanks - Jimmy. Original owner appears to have applied rust inhibitor/primer to all pinch seams and other trouble spots. This is especially evident at the driver side rear quarter joint with the rear valance under the rear bumper (near the muffler/exhaust pipe). While no rust perforation is evident, I wanted to disclose what I'd discovered upon lifting the car overhead. It's nice & tidy underneath, normal surface rust to be expected for a car this age. No oil or oil residue within expansion tank or coolant. Nice & bright green with no film on the interior walls of the tank. One jack point (passenger side front) has a slight crimp - other than than, nothing noteworthy. Happy bidding! On Nov-08-14 at 21:59:06 PST, seller added the following information: Or you could go with this……. http COLON //bit DOT ly/13Qvfnr for just a bit more (nearly + US$10K).