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The ABA bottom end has approximately 300 miles, refreshed with new piston rings and rod bearings. The 2.0-liter block is paired with the factory JH 1.8-liter head, Mk2 GTI knock-sensing ignition, a Techtonics Tuning cat-back exhaust and short shifter, plus a Cabrio fifth gear in the original close-ratio transmission.
Strengths
- Freshened ABA engine bottom end
- Nearly 30-year ownership history
- Clean Carfax report
Watch For
- Hail damage on the roof, exterior chips, scratches, and dings
- Corrosion at the passenger-side door edge, jacking-point pinch welds, and rear driver-side floor pan
- Driver-side fender and windshield surround were previously repainted
- A/C is not operational and needs to be plumbed
