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Ratty Rescue: $800 Jetta

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Looking for a great car to wrench on? Something with good bones and a solid parts support network? This Mk2 Jetta might be just the car for you. It’s our latest Ratty Rescue: a decent car in need of a VWVortex owner to bring it back to its former glory.

Why this 1991 Jetta Carat? To start, the photos show a car with little to no rust. Like any 25+ year-old car, the paint has seen better days. But with some prep and TLC, a quick (and cheap since there’s no rust repair needed) respray will bring back the sedan’s good looks. It’s unclear why the paint that is there is worn down to the primer. Aggressive buffing? Quick sand to prep for paint? Regardless, this Jetta will need some exterior attention.

The car has the standard 1.8L engine mated to a 5 speed manual transmission. The ad states the car has some mechanical issues of late: overheating, timing issues, and a few other things. With 174,00 miles, the engine may have some life left, but as the seller has stated, it’s the perfect candidate for an engine swap. Ditch that high mileage engine and bolt in something much more exciting.

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Additionally, the car was in a “fender bender” and the hood is not sitting properly. It looks like the owner took advantage of the damage and upgraded the headlights to black e-code units and added clear turn signals. Some aligning of front panels could help sort the car out a bit.

The good news: this Jetta has received a few enhancements. There’s a new exhaust system, new belts, fresh transmission fluid, and a few other things. Not a bad start. Sadly, no real interior photos are part of the ad.

So if you’re looking for a solid MKII car to make into something special, this could be the car for you. The seller, VWVortex member vr6fanboy, has the car listed in our classifieds. The Jetta is in Long Island, NY and the asking price is a mere $800. Get it now, this one is sure to go fast.

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