Date:         Fri, 7 Feb 2003 13:49:57 -0500
Reply-To:     Stephen Steele <steeles@HORIZONVIEW.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stephen Steele <steeles@HORIZONVIEW.NET>
Subject:      Re: OT: ever own a VW Rabbit L?
Comments: To: dave bowers <dave@dave-bowers.com>
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> Hi Folks,
>
> I have a neighbor who is selling his 1984 VW Rabbit L (Diesel) for $700.
> It's a manual, and has 120k on it. Body is excellent.
...
> Any experiences with one you can share would be great.
>
> Thanks much!
>
dave :)
Snare that Rabbit.
If you can manage with the hassles and headaches of a van, you'll love the
diesel Rabbit.
I prefer the four door models because of kids' & dogs' ingress/egress.  The
rear hatch and fold down or take out seat give as much room as many larger
cars for bulk transportation.
On my '81 with the 5 speed transmission I regularly get 40 plus mpg (not
mph). It does have a little trouble doing over 65mph but it also has 210K on
the original engine and head.
I am looking into replacing mine simply because of the body rust and
cosmetics.
HTH

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Stephen Steele*
Chillicothe OH
'91 Caravelle  "Hans"
'87 Westy      "Franz"
'84 Westfalia  "Fritz"  on loan to my nephew
'81 Diesel Rabbit "Ol' Yeller" by PO
'82 Caddy VW Diesel P.U.
'90 Jetta GL  17 yo Sons' "together" car
'74 MGB  My first car...yep, I've kept it since '74
'93 Chevy S-10
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