In the early 1980s, memories of lack of fuel and gas lines of the oil shock of 1979 still alive in the minds of American car shoppers (who have no way of knowing it oil prices will return to earth a few years later). Diesel fuel used to be a little cheaper (or at least easier to get in the short) than gasoline here, and so diesel engine cars became quite popular starting in the late 1970s. Volkswagen provide a diesel oil version of US market rabbit starting in 1977; the Dasher (Passat) and Jetta follow up immediately. This is one of those Jettas, scout a self-service yard in northeastern Colorado last month.
The build tag shows the vehicle started out with a diesel engine, but the bunker badge (or possibly the entire deck) has been replaced with a badge taken from a petrol Jetta. Sure, diesels have fuel injection, but all of diesel engine with fuel injection.
You wouldn’t think it matters, but people who drove 40 years ago appreciate the knowledge that they’re stuck behind a dire less powerful means, and big DIESEL badge serves as a helpful reminder that you should get over it as soon as possible. This 1.8-litre diesel is rated for 52hp when new (this is an improvement over the previous 48hp version) and the cars are hilariously slow. I take my driving training classes in Rabbit Diesel 48hpbackside 1982and its tickle Acceleration is amazing though funny. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to driving VW at 206 mph.
The first-generation Jetta arrived in the North American market in 1980, with the larger second-generation vehicle debuting in 1985. It was available in two- and four-door versions, with either a petrol or diesel engine. diesel.
Volkswagen of America has been using six-digit odometers since the late 1970s, so we can see that this car has just hit the 200,000-mile mark.
The interior looks worn and faded but not overused, which speaks for itself us that this car has been properly cared for for most of its existence.
The only thing slower than one The Malayan Era VW . diesel engine is a Malaise Era VW diesel engine with an automatic transmission. This one has a basic five-speed manual.
To my surprise, the original buyer opted for air conditioning, which adds an amazing $690 to the $9,240 list price (which would be about $2,115 for a $28,330 car when factored in). year 2022). If you insist on the automatic transmission, that option adds $405 ($1,240 now).
Stone engagement Tires for traveling on snow shows that the final owner of the car is very serious about safety in winter.
Volkswagen continued to sell diesel cars here for decades to come, but gasoline prices fell in the 1980s along with the failure of the Oldsmobile V8 diesel engine meaning that they never sold well the oil-fired furnaces of the Malaise Era.
Basically, Jetta is a Rabbit with a box… and What? a tree trunk! The 8.8-second time from 0 to 50 (yes, fifty!) in this ad is clearly for the petrol version.
I believe Toyota Starlet then stole the Best Mileage in America crown from VW racing cars.
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