Been gone, Look where it got me.

[hjalbert]

I have been out of touch with this forum. Not much need for it as I have not been driving a diesel VW. I have owned a raggedy 1981 dasher for a while, but not driven it, But look what I just bought. It is the most I have ever spent on a car. I am scared, and elated. I know it is alot of money, but the logic of it makes sense to me. Any way, I fly out to pick it up weekend after next. Any one else seen one so clean? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 035&rd=1,1

[A1-2-A3]

I have never seen one till now. I have heard of the name though. How many were brought to north america 5? Most must be rusted righ tout I guess. Nice looking car, something different. hope you don't fiind any unpleasant surprises!!

[Fatmobile]

Glad to hear you are getting back in the game.
Nice car.

[coke]

Indeed, a nice looking car. Looks like an 11mm job though, keep that in mind if the engine ever lets go or something. Replace with 12mm block, much better IMHO. That car was worth what you paid. I have NEVER seen a 1980 Diesel anything in that condition.

[hagar]

You paid good money-----and got a nice car --keep us posted. ---you all know what I think about VW Diesels ---SO ? the price may be right ? EH?----would I hagar sell Fraulein Bunny Bondo for that kind of money ? NEVER --NEVER have no fear - and she is a bucket of RUST ---BUT My very soul is in that girl ---so value is where you put it --EH ?

hagar.

[duffer]

A very nice clean car.
It IS a lot of money, but,
as in everything else, you
get what you pay for.

No doubt, this beauty will
restore your confidence in
the old VW diesels, that your
previous experience somewhat
shattered.

Good luck and have a pleasant
drive home.

[hjalbert]

I have considered the 1.5 with the head bolts, If it is ever a problem I will probably opt for a TD out of a quantum or something like that. I think this car would be well worth the upgrade. But until it needs it will just stay stock. Thanks everyone for the kind words. I cannot wait to pick it up. John

[83 Jetta TD]

John,

Very nice looking Dasher(Passat)

Have fun with it!

Dennis

[tylernt]

Is that a low brake fluid sensor I spy? I didn't think those came along until the Mk2!

Sweet car.

[Fatmobile]

If it's a 1.5 it should have an extra hose going from the valve cover to the block,.. to reduce oil burning and chance of runaway.
I didn't see one on yours.
I'm starting to like the dasher.

[hjalbert]

I think I recall the hose you are talking about on my 1980 rabbit. I would not know what to think if this engine is not original.

[tylernt]

I don't think the extra hose came from the factory, did it? I thought it was retrofitted after folks discovered the runaway problem.

[Fatmobile]

Right, it's probably original,... this might have been a recall thing and not all owners were aware of it.
It was an afterthought,
an upgrade....
and being the first owner that was aware of it you get to do the upgrade
That hose and a cam splash shield should reduce oil consumption.

[hjalbert]

flying out tomorrow to pick it up. Driving it back to NC though KY and WV, VA, maybe some other state I cannot remember.
I hope it is as nice as described, i will let you guys know. thanks for the encouragement about the car. John

[JRM]

yup, good money=good car, have a good time driveing home- its fun to pass up a civic or camery HYBRID while getting better mileage than them! My frineds wife just picked up a 2007 civic HYBRID $25,000.00 and he only gets 40 city and 48 highway while my 22 year old golf gets 49 highway @ 65MPH or 55 highway @ 55MPH
But the HYBRID is neat to drive around on battery power alone, crazy quiet and one can adjust how much "engine breaking" goes to chargeing the battery- thats kinda neat