Future Collectable: 1988 Volkswagen GTI 16V

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The Volkswagen GTI is one of those cars that was built to a higher standard. The regular Golf was okay, but the GTI was special. It’s like the difference between an M-car from BMW and their regular 3-series, or the STI versus a WRX or the Evo versus a Lancer. It might look a lot like a regular watercooled Golf, but the GTI had so many small details that made it greater than the sum of its parts. Find this 1988 Volkswagen GTI offered for $7500 in Mountain View, CA via craigslist.

From the seller:

1988 Volkswagen gti
condition: excellent
cylinders: 4 cylinders
drive: fwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 165000
paint color: red
size: compact
title status: clean
transmission: manual
type: hatchback
THIS IS THE; OUTSTANDING FACTORY ORIGINAL CONDITION & FACTORY LIGHTWEIGHT / SUNROOF DELETE, CALIFORNIA, 1988 Volkswagen GTI 16 Valve / 5 Speed Manual YOU’VE BEEN HUNTING FOR.

Over $9,000 in Professionally Done, Total Mechanical Restoration Work Just Completed 40 Miles Ago @ Peninsula Automotive In Campbell. Best VW Mechanic/Restoration Shop In California. Full List Of All New Parts & Servicing Below With Receipts In Photos.

Totally Reliable; Starts, Runs, Drives, Handles & Stops Like New. 165k On Odometer & Chassis.

Never Modified or Messed With.

This Incredible MK2 1.8 / 16 Valve Engine Pulls, Sounds, And Vibrates Like A Chainsaw Up To Over 7,200 Wonderful RPM. It’s Like Nothing Else Out There For Any Amount Of Money.

5 Speed Manual.
Manual Roll Down Windows
Manual Seat Adjustments
Manual Mirrors
Cold AC

Following Work Was Just Done 40 Miles Ago.

New Cylinder Head, Gaskets, Seals, Bolts and All New Hardware

New Timing Belt, Water Pump, Tensioner, Thermostat.

New; Clutch & Slave Cylinder.

New Radiator, Coolant & Hoses.

New Distributor, Plugs, Wires & Complete Tune-Up.

New Fuel Distributor, CIS Intake Tube, 4 Braided Steel Injector Lines, & Hot Start Valve. CIS Relays.

New Oil Pan, Oil Pan Gaskets, Oil Pick Up Strainer, Oil Filter & Oil

New Exhaust & Hangers

New; Fuel Injectors, Fuel Pumps & Fuel Filters.

4 New Tires

New Brake Pads. Rotors & Brake Fluid.

New Shifter & Bushings.

New Battery & Alternator

New Belts

New Window Regulators

New Shocks

New Rear Hatch Shocks.

New Lighting Bulbs All Around.

Plus Much More I’m Forgetting.

Upgrade Stereo With Bluetooth Head Unit, High quality Speakers & Amps.

All Original Factory Books Including Maintenance Booklet With Dealership Service Interval Stamps.

Sweet & Custom Cup Holder Included.

Clean Carfax Report In-Hand.

Easily Passed Smog Woth Valid Smog Certificate. Clean California Title & Valid Registration.

This 16v Is Absolutely Bitchin, Only Rising In Value Each Day & Definitely Worth Your Time & Money. $7500

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