1980 volkswagen rabbit for sale This 1980 VW Rabbit Diesel MK1 Hatchback, a clean classic with ~277,000 miles, delivers 45–50 mpg and is a fun project with great bones, featuring a factory sunroof and manual transmission. Location: Nampa, Idaho/USA Price: $6,250 (OBO) Key Details Make/Model: VW Rabbit Diesel MK1 Hatchback Mileage: ~277,000 miles Transmission: Manual Engine: 1.5L Diesel Inline 4-cylinder History: Seller flew from Oklahoma City to Portland, Oregon to purchase and drive home, transported to Idaho years later Title: Clean Condition Clean, retains much original character Factory sunroof with no leaks No starting issues, fires right up 2025 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus: All the Details Performance Highlights 1.5L Diesel Inline 4-cylinder engine (~52 hp) Front-wheel drive 45–50 mpg Known Issues Leaks oil (likely needs pan gasket) Driver door needs body work near hinges (must lift to latch, doesn't stay fully closed) Driver door only locks from outside (missing plastic sleeve, part 171-837-080) Rear driver door doesn't lock Missing original rear interior door panels (may be available for shipping during seller's move in next few months) Rear passenger door handle missing Rear window cranks missing Passenger rear door doesn't latch completely (stays closed if locked) Hood latch finicky (safety latch functional) Original shoulder belts in place (recommend retrofitting modern lap belts) Rattle sound when making tight turns (likely tire rubbing, driver mud flap trimmed) Speedometer not accurate Cabin air blower non-working (blower itself good, electrical issue) Turn signals non-working Brake lights non-working Horn non-working (new replacement included, not installed) Emergency brake non-working (parked in gear) Radio non-working Upgrades & Features Dynamat insulation throughout floors, trunk, and doors New tires installed at 255,000 miles (low mileage since, one with bald stripe from prior alignment) New carpet Coilovers Alignment Radiator flush Valve cover gasket Oil pan gasket Transmission gasket Hoses Crankshaft pulley Windshield Gas pedal bushing License plate bulbs Rust repair Fresh oil change All fluids topped off Windshield wipers replaced Original speaker covers (not installed) Original rear seat (removed for cargo space, wrapped and ready to bolt back in) Original timing belt cover (removed to mitigate rubbing) Original rear door arm rests Plug-in battery heater (for winter) Spare torpedo fuses New horn (uninstalled) Bentley service manual Original 1980 user manual Linkage for rear passenger interior door handle Half can of Lago Blue spray paint (original color) Additional Information Additional photos are available at Adobe Lightroom Interested buyers can contact the seller via PM on the original listing Electrical issues are finicky; seller recommends a full re-wire The AutoGuide Used Car Listings are compiled from communities across the VerticalScope forum network. AutoGuide is owned by VerticalScope. 5 Ways Automakers Can Keep Cars Affordable