I bought one for parts... Before parting it, I was surprised of the power it had (110 hp?). It was a pretty peppy car and I can see why it would be "highly tunable". I could feel the difference between that car and a normal "8v" jetta.
Sadly, the ones remaining have corrosion issues (unless it was parked all its life). Mine has big rust spots around the door handles, middle of door, around the windshield, the gas door, and the floor... ugh. I wanted to restore it as a winter beater, but got discouraged because of this rust problem. I would highly encourage someone to buy one if one can be found in mint condition. Francois -----Original Message----- From: Rich Blake [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2002 2:52 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: RE: [a2-16v-list] '86 GLI Wolfsburg Ed. Not another Wolfsburg debate. ugg. Trim package - who cares. The 86 GLI has the same engine as a CIS-E 8V GTI. Therefore the bottom end is the same as any 1.8L Jetta but the head is different (big valve). Should have a 4 into 2 manifold to a dual downpipe, CIS-E injection. If I ever found one, I would consider buying it as these are highly tunable (i.e. NOT digifant) and straight specimens are becoming rather rare. At least in my neck of the woods. Rich Blake -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2002 9:36 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: [a2-16v-list] '86 GLI Wolfsburg Ed. The Goodwill auction will be on the 9th and I'm only willing to spend $300. The car is a red '86 GLI Wolfsburg 5 speed in great shape except it has a cracked block. Can any one tell me how much interest there is in '86 GLI's. I looked at an identical one except it was an auto. It needed paint and the interior wasn't as good and he wanted $1800 for it. He seemed to think he had something special. He said the factory alloys he had were rare. The one at Goodwill has the same rims. I'd like to know how common '86 GLI's with Wolfsburg trim are and their value. Is the engine any different from a regular Jetta of the same year? If not, Is the bottom end the same? Jimi Polivka '91 Passat GL _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list For list archives, see listinfo link above. _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list For list archives, see listinfo link above.
