Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 23:13:34 -0500
Reply-To: Chris <chris@MCCLURKEN.COM>
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From: Chris <chris@MCCLURKEN.COM>
Subject: Re: OT FS: 88 Jetta GLi
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Oops... I should've mentioned I'm near Nashville, TN. And yes it can
drive pretty much anywhere. Of course you know about Murpheys law
though! :-)
Thanks!
Chris
85 GL
On Aug 18, 2004, at 19:40, Chris wrote:
> I unfortunately need to get rid of my Jetta and I wanted to give list
> members the first look. I would prefer to see the car put to good use,
> in a Vanagon or to make a hot rod 16v Rabbit or something.
>
> Pics are at http://www.mcclurken.com/gallery
>
> 191,000+ miles on the odometer
> about 20,000 on the rebuilt 1.8l 16v
> new clutch
> no problems with the close ratio 5 speed transmission
> recent brakes, all discs and pads, flush, etc
> Recaros are in good shape front and back
> Also new techtonics exhaust, neuspeed sofsport with bilstein hd
> Teardrops are in decent shape
>
> The bad:
> Among other things I forget about...
> the body sucks...car was rearended before I owned it and the body work
> done on it wouldn't win any awards, ditto for the repainting. There are
> little dents and dings all over.
> The headliner is messed up. The a/c doesn't get cold, and the duct work
> is just plain crappy so that in the winter you'll freeze thanks to just
> as much cold fresh air getting it and overpowering the heater.
> There's a short somewhere and the battery drains completely in a day or
> two.
> Needs new tires, alignment, etc
>
> Someone could rehabilitate this car...but it certainly won't be me. I
> think you could find a Jetta with a better body and maybe a dead engine
> and just transfer the good parts to it. Or like I said before, I'd love
> to see it go into a creative project of some sort. I have a lot of
> memories in the car and would love to keep it and do something
> worthwhile with it but I don't have the time money or facilities.
>
> If you bring your own tag (the current tag is expired) you can drive it
> home. It's always been reliable if nothing else. I have no idea what to
> ask for it but I am will consider anything above the junkyard price. If
> anyone is interested just email me.
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
> 85 GL
>
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