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VW rabbit, opinions?

Stilettoprefer

Stilettoprefer

Nov 26, 2010
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I'm looking for a first vehicle, and all of the small pickups around here are either too expensive, or all kinds of screwed up.

I really love the look of this rabbit and the mileage certainly makes my wallet happy!!! Its right at the top of my budget, though.

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Any thoughts? Is this a good price? There isn't much of trend in the pricing on craigslist for these.
 
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My price range is up to $3500. Will be higher if I end up getting the 50% tuition waiver that my band director has been talking to me about.

If you have any ideas for good first cars, I just need good mileage (25+) as I drive A LOT for work and school. So toss em out! I'll drive pretty much anything. The rabbits just happen to have caught my eye on this afternoons craigslist peruse.
 
#8
Ohhh and that new paint is hiding a lot of crap that will pop back thru soon ...

I sound harsh ....I've bought enough cars to fill a small a parking lot and have learned the hard way ...

If you really want it offer him half and when he says no tell .him to call you if he changes his mind
 
#13
It might be ok (if a bit pricy); but be aware that as a general rule, VWs aren't the most reliable cars out there. Personally, if i was buying something that old I'd be carefully looking for the most reliable brand(s) & models. Otherwise, maintenance & repairs are soon going to make the purchase price seem like an insignificant consideration.
 
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A-Step-Towards said:
You must live close to me, because Corvallis craigslist is my local craigslist. That is for sure overpriced, the convertibles actually always go for less.Thats worth probably 2k. I am really into older VW's and watch prices on them.
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I'm actually in Oregon City, but my girlfriend goes to OSU, so I could check out cars while visiting for a weekend. That's the only reason I had that listing from Corvallis:P.

Thanks for the tips guys! I'll definitely look cheaper if I go for a VW. The Jetta wagons generally don't look too bad around here and most are close to KBB prices.

Also looking at 90's Toyotas.
 
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No Neck Shrek said:
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Thanks! I've mainly been focusing on Portland area (live in Oregon City) but have a girlfriend in Corvallis and could make a nice trip out of checking out cars in the Albany/Corvallis area.
 
#18
Had 2 80's Rabbits-both diesels both reliable and good cars.
Downside: Expensive to repair, thin bodies rust and not so good in an accident.

Newer cars have better technology and are better made. I'd look for a 10 year rice burner.
 

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