In keeping with the advert, the 25-gallon gasoline tank in immediately’s Good Value or No Cube Passat will permit the automobile to go almost 1,000 miles between fill-ups. Let’s see if it’s priced to go the gap as effectively.
You would possibly very effectively ask, “What do Ozzie Nelson (of Ozzie & Harriet fame) and Cass Elliot (of the Mamas & the Papas) have in widespread?” The reply, in fact, is that each sang lead vocals on the usual Dream a Little Dream, with Nelson’s rendition being notable as the primary and Elliot’s as maybe the very best recognized.
Talking of goals, final Friday’s 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS little doubt spurred some fitful nights fretting over its magnificence and, with a $62,000 price ticket, its affordability. That worth will not be inside attain of many people (me particularly), however for the well-heeled, it wouldn’t show a nasty transfer in accordance with the 56 p.c of you who awarded the mid-engine two-seater a Good Value win.
As famous, frivolous automobiles like these carrying the Prancing Horse aren’t for everybody’s funds. Actually, for a lot of, getting round exterior public transportation routes or in climate that makes bicycling a harmful proposition could be a budget-busting problem each in preliminary outlay and ongoing working prices. Discovering one thing with even a modicum of favor and intrigue inside such budgetary constraints is tougher.
That’s why now we have automobiles like this 1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI Property. In keeping with the vendor, this mid-sized wagon will get higher than 40 miles to a gallon. And whereas it might value over $100 to fill the automobile’s ample 25-gallon gasoline tank, that expense ought to cowl effectively over 1,000 miles of freeway driving.
That’s made doable by a parsimonious drivetrain comprised of a turbocharged and intercooled 1.9-liter SOHC diesel 4, good for 90 horsepower and 149 lb-ft of torque, and a five-speed handbook gearbox designed to maximise that frugal variety of ponies and energy.
This combo has pushed this Passat to a outstanding 235,154 miles. The automobile reveals proof of these miles and its superior age in each seems—struggling some scrapes and fading prime coat—and its perform with non-working sunroof and facet mirror controls, in addition to a recalcitrant driver’s facet window.
Different points embrace what the vendor describes as finicky locks, a small oil leak from the engine, and, most notably, a coolant leak that the vendor suggests could also be from a hose or the radiator slightly than the engine. Sadly, they’ve added a can of stop-leak slightly than looking down the precise supply.
On the plus facet, the clutch was changed at 169,000 miles, and at 224K, the automobile bought all-new brakes. The vendor claims the tires are in nice situation and is throwing in a set of winter meats with the deal. Extra elements will include the automobile, similar to further door handles, headlamps, and the like, so any potential purchaser ought to plan on storage house for just a few further packing containers together with the automobile.
Contemplating the automobile’s age and situation, that potential purchaser will have to be a singular particular person. Frugal, sure, but additionally a fan of this era Passat and maybe helpful with a wrench as this automobile will want some care and a focus. The bones appear moderately strong, and the cabin is clear, as is the title. May that be price $4,500 to the best particular person?
What’s your tackle this down however not out Passat and that $4,500 asking worth? Does that appear honest, contemplating the automobile’s rarity and equipment? Or is that merely an excessive amount of, too late?
You resolve!
Portland, Oregon, Craigslist, or go right here if the advert disappears.
H/T to Don R. for the hookup!
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