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1980 VW Rabbit Limo For Sale, No, We Aren't Kidding

If ever there was a project hellish enough to merit actual purchase consideration based solely on the novelty of the car in question, this Volkswagen Rabbit Limo is right up there. Just reading the description you can almost feel the flames of hell licking at this guy as he tries to convince someone to purchase a stretched Rabbit with rusty floors and a rotten interior that hasn't run since 2002. This one is definitely for the pure of heart, but hey, only $750! Description and more pics below. More »

11:20 AM on Tue May 6 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
2,345 views, 18 comments

Latest by GTBruiser: @v8corvairpickup: that was such a funny commercial. more »

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VW Golf TDI Hybrid Combines Best Of Both Worlds

Nowadays it's easy to forget that diesel is good for more than just massive torque. Remember? Diesels get great fuel economy too. And in case you're not impressed by a 'normal' diesel like the Euro-spec Honda Civic, VW has decided to make a diesel hybrid. VW has combined a turbocharged 75 HP 3-cylinder diesel, a 27 HP electric motor with a trunk-mounted NiMH battery, and a 7-speed DSG. The result should be an average of 3.4L/100km (69 mpg).
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11:20 AM on Mon Mar 3 2008
By marnold
2,915 views, 48 comments

Latest by bagwell: to WEATHERMAN -- if you want a sports car BUY ONE-- disesels are known for TORQUE not HP!! (and you left out the 27HP electric motor) the point of the car is fuel economy!! thank you VW for building it more »