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more about #rabbit more comments → 87CapriceEstate: Mom's 76 gasser Rabbit rusted to death in about 10 years. Bright yellow and was quite good looking. more » IN THE FACE!: I had a friend a few years ago that had one of these with an SVO conversion on it. Whole 9-yards too, dual tank, heater coil in the oil tank, combo fi... more » 1991Brougham: I am going to guess diesel was 50 cents a gallon in 1981. That means you would pay a penny a mile to go on a road trip at 50 MPG. 1000 mile round tr... more » K5ING: You can't go wrong with a VW diesel. They get 50mpg and last forever! As for range, look at the trip odometer (reset at last fillup) and the fue... more » Mad_Science: My dad had a brown diesel rabbit. Got it b/c they were supposed to be cheap to deal with and get great mileage. According to him, it's the only car ... more » tonyola: In 1980, I was working for a major Florida environmental firm who had projects all over the country. A couple of the roaming geologists bought diesel ... more » Flathead Smith: These are great cars. I had a friend that had one for his short commute to work. Because of the incredible fuel economy he would forget to look at the... more » djsyndrome: My high school sweetheart taught me to drive stick on a VW Rabiit. Diesel. '81. Four door. Blue. In the Bay Area (Pleasanton, to be exact). I wo... more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: The VW diesel pickup. Proof not all diesels are suitable tow vehicles. more » skaycog: A VW Rabbit stretch limo...this shows that guys will stretch anything. Photo was taken in Northern California 20 to 30 years ago. more » stoke: How does 48/1750 work out to a better power-to-weight than 53/1724? 37 pounds per horsepower for the diesel versus 33 for the petrol version. more » Josh Poage: A friend of mine had an 81 Dasher diesel - it was one of the most awesome cars ever. Compared to the 80 Celica with a 3-speed and clogged carburetor ... more » oldgraygeek: I used to love drag-racing those in my '69 Saab 96 V4. Sometimes, I'd even win. more » 87CapriceEstate: Very good looking considering my mom's 76 gasser Rabbit turned to rust dust in the late 80s. Too bad the Rabbit name never caught on. I see that some... more » Novaload: Amazingly good shape, nice color for a Stink Rabbit. Plus it's missing the horrible tell-tale diesel skid-marks on the bumper and paint above the exha... more » -
#downonthestreet
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit LS Diesel
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. How much power does a car really need? More » -
#classicadwatch
Jalopnik's 20 Favorite Classic Volkswagen Commercials
The Datsun ads were fun, as were the Toyota ads, but it was Volkswagen that first made an art form out of the automotive television advertisement. More » -
#24hoursoflemons
Whores, Poker, And Thrown Rods: Get Ready For The 24 Hours Of LeMons, Nevada Style!
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#gaywheels
VW Rabbit Most Queer-ied Car In First Quarter, 2009
Gay car shoppers are most buy-curious about the Volkswagen Rabbit, according to the quarterly survey of most-researched new vehicles on Gaywheels.com. In fact, VW/Audi products make up 60% of the top five searches. More » -
#downonthestreet
1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Cabriolet
Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. In the German cars of DOTS, the Rabbit count was too low!
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#projectcarhell
PCH, Joad Family Redux Edition: 1957 Cadillac Camper or 6-Door Rabbit Limo?
Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! Hard times is a-comin', and it's time to prepare for life on the move! -
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#tencarstolivein
Ten Cars You Can Live In After Your Home Is Repossessed
As shelter is the largest single expense for most people, the ongoing "Financiapocalpyse" could see more people trading that Tudor for a four-door. As your guides through this challenging time, we've identified ten cars you'd be happy to call home until your 401k is worth more than the postage used to send you those depressing reports. These rides are comfortable, affordable and most importantly, you can probably sleep in it. With car sales dwindling, now may be the best time to invest those dwindling funds in a home on wheels. More » -
#newvolkswagengolf
2009 Volkswagen Golf VI, Reviewed
While we’re were busy salivating over the 62 MPG VW Golf BlueMotion, our friends at Popular Mechanics were in Iceland putting the regular 2009 Volkswagen Golf VI through its paces. “We just improved the old car," VW’s board member for product development told them. And that’s exactly what PM found, reporting that it’s basically a Mark V with revised looks, a much better interior, new engines and better handling. Those engines are the most interesting thing. According to PM, the US market Golf VI (or the Rabbit, as it's called here) will definitely be getting the 2.0-liter TDI and maybe, just maybe, the 1.4-liter TSI turbocharged, supercharged gasoline engine that’s capable of both 0-60 in 8 seconds and returning 39.2 MPG. More » -
#newvwgolf
New VW Golf Gets Officially Official
The slow trickle of information on the new VW Golf has now become a deluge with VW releasing official information on the German Rabbit. We've already heard what the European pricing will be, and now, thanks to the press release, we can see the turbodiesel engine range will have common-rail direct-injection and be available with power levels of: 90 HP, 110 HP, 140 HP, and 170 HP. The TSI gas engines will put out 80 HP, 102 HP, 122 HP and 160 HP. Now keep in mind, that's the European engine range. Ours here in the US will likely be different. Either way, the GTI and other hot variants are still unknown. More »
