Exactly the same as mine. Had it for 3 years right out of collage. It was one of the few regrets in life was selling it just to purchase a new 16V Jetta back in ‘94. Awesome looking car.
Thanks for always showing love for the Rocco community.. we are small in numbers but very passionate about our cars.. I’ve owned 3 in my life.. still own 2 currently and show 1 of them on the regular.. love your channel 🤙🏻
I cleaned the cosmoline off a couple of these when they were fresh off the truck. Drove a bunch of 87's doing dealer trades. 1987 was a great year for VW
@@VWLifeVW I drove many more Jetta GLI and Vanagons. The Fox and Golf GT's had just come out and the GTI became 16v only. Still a few 8 valve Sciroccos too in 1987. They were the big sellers that i detailed most.
That is the best, and most original '87 16v I can recall seeing in years. My '87 is a one owner (me!) and I wish it was half as nice as this. You are right they are rare. The looks I get when they find out it's a VW are priceless! I see more Scirocco's at Mid-Ohio running SCCA H-Prod and IT classes than public roads. Truly a beautiful example, thanks for sharing.
What I love about this Scirocco, besides the styling and the red paint that pops is, it doesn’t have a bunch of freaking tech. I just installed new push rod tube oil seals on my 1978 VW Camper Bus because my wife said she smelled oil burning. Easy to diagnose and fix. However her 2020 VW Tiguan has a Oil Sensor Message with a little yellow oil can, and although I’ve replaced the oil, filter and three oil sensors, the light won’t go out. So I’ve ordered a $200 Ross Tech scanner from FCP Euro, and a service manual that comes in PDF on my IPad. I hate tech. I used to want a new GTI. I don’t think so. Her car’s owners manual doesn’t even tell me how many liters of oil to use to do an oil change. Don’t get me started. What was the original question? Oh yeah. Nice Scirroco! I need one of those 80s cars like my 1980 Rabbit that I bought new. I should have kept it. Rant over.😎👍
I feel you man. Same goes for all newer stuff. I had 3 80s bmws that I would redline and down shift them like I stole them and even after 370,000 miles on my last one it still ran like it was new.. wish I could say the same about the 2011 bmw I owned for less than a year and had loads of issues that all were very costly and difficult to change. I love my vanagon it has 630,000 miles and I can actually fix most anything on it myself
I have one of these although in need of a resto... In Iceland. It is a US spec with the big biiiig bumpers and square headlights so it was no doubt delivered to a US soldier based here in the late 80s early 90s.
My first car back in 1991 was a 1988 Scirocco 16v. It was black with the pinstripe interior and tinted windows... and I absolutely loved it!! No matter how many Porsche's I've owned since (8), including 2 manual 928's, 911's including twin Turbo's, etc... that car will always not only have a very special place in my heart, it may honestly be the car that I've had the most fun driving. Thanks for sharing this video and gorgeous example!
I approve of this Scirocco content, lol. I had a '89 MK2 Jetta GLI Helios Blue car back in the early 90s and it had the 1.8L 16v and it's a great engine! I should've never sold that but I didn't know just how rare it was. This was before the interwebs but I never saw another 1 like it at the time. I do have a complete Recaro interior and Helios seats to go in my '86 GTI though.
That water cooled "oil cooler" was first introduced on the waterboxer engine. What they do is actually help the warm up of the engine since the coolant will be over 200 degrees, but once the engine is to operating temperature, and the coolant temp stabilizes, it does offer some cooling to the oil, but not very much, since the temperature differential between the coolant and the oil isn't very much. So, calling them an oil cooler really isn't very accurate. Now, if you upgrade the cooling system, with a more effective radiator and fan, and lower the stock coolant temperatures, and can keep the coolant below 200 degrees, that little "oil cooler" will provide some extra benefit for oil temps.
Great looking car. I looked at that a tt and a jetta gli. At 6 ft 1 I only fit in the jetta. What an amazing engine. 200,000 miles and it was never opened except for the timing belt. My jetta rusted away but I'm sorry I didn't restore it with the 5 speed ac and recarro seats. But that scirocco looks great. Still love my cabrio though. Good feature VW Life, Karl enjoy thar car. It's beautiful.
If I may ask, can I replace every mechanism and components of the scirroco into the Toyota celica supra Mk2 1986, because I love the Germania best engineering
My brother had a 1988 just like it. He took me for a ride in the mountains of Tennessee after he bought it and scared the crap out of me. Those cars were quick. Of course I was use to a 68 beetle.
As always great content… I’ve owned 2 Sciroccos, a jetta , and 2 beetles… just love this channel! Always wanted a Conrado but when i was a kid just couldn’t swing it! Now i an on the search for a Westi Camper ! Great job fellas!
The 18-year old 1987 version of me wanted one of those pretty bad but it never happened. So yeah, thanks A LOT Gary for teasing me with a minty 'rocco 😭
So 80’s! I always wished VW followed the design and performance of the Corrado and Scirocco further, feels like they abandoned those products too early.
I had one of these….it absolutely was not fast at all…happiest cruising at highway speeds…bumpers kind of ruined the lines visually…traded it for an Audi. The price premium made it one of the least satisying new car purchases I’ve ever made
@@VWLifeVW I had a 16v…love vw’s…currently have 2 air cooled--a 1970 superbeetle convertible and a 64 convertible. I do all my own work as there really isn’t anyone here in Chicago who knows how any more. Had a Corrado for a while…but cost of changing timing chain was crazy. I haven’t bought a new vw since…
Anytime I drive my '87 16V, it turns heads and I hear people yelling, "yeeeaahhh, Scirocco!!!" Lots of smiles per miles! Mahalo for making this video!
Awesome! Post a picture of it on our Facebook page! facebook.com/VWLifeVW/
Exactly the same as mine. Had it for 3 years right out of collage. It was one of the few regrets in life was selling it just to purchase a new 16V Jetta back in ‘94. Awesome looking car.
We had a 88 silver. We learn how to drive a stick with this car. What a perfect ride.
Back in the day when VWs didn't look like every other car on the road. They had a very unique personality. I used to sell them.
Thanks for always showing love for the Rocco community.. we are small in numbers but very passionate about our cars.. I’ve owned 3 in my life.. still own 2 currently and show 1 of them on the regular.. love your channel 🤙🏻
Hey our pleasure! Thanks
I try to explain to the Bearded Wonder about Sciroccos, either you get it, or you dont. And that is OK.
They were just so expensive then and corrados too. Pretty rare car
Yep
Had the identical 86 loved it ❤still do.
I cleaned the cosmoline off a couple of these when they were fresh off the truck.
Drove a bunch of 87's doing dealer trades.
1987 was a great year for VW
We agree that's cool too
@@VWLifeVW I drove many more Jetta GLI and Vanagons. The Fox and Golf GT's had just come out and the GTI became 16v only. Still a few 8 valve Sciroccos too in 1987.
They were the big sellers that i detailed most.
I haven't seen a Scirocco that nice since they were new!
right?!
That is the best, and most original '87 16v I can recall seeing in years. My '87 is a one owner (me!) and I wish it was half as nice as this. You are right they are rare. The looks I get when they find out it's a VW are priceless! I see more Scirocco's at Mid-Ohio running SCCA H-Prod and IT classes than public roads. Truly a beautiful example, thanks for sharing.
What I love about this Scirocco, besides the styling and the red paint that pops is, it doesn’t have a bunch of freaking tech. I just installed new push rod tube oil seals on my 1978 VW Camper Bus because my wife said she smelled oil burning. Easy to diagnose and fix. However her 2020 VW Tiguan has a Oil Sensor Message with a little yellow oil can, and although I’ve replaced the oil, filter and three oil sensors, the light won’t go out. So I’ve ordered a $200 Ross Tech scanner from FCP Euro, and a service manual that comes in PDF on my IPad. I hate tech. I used to want a new GTI. I don’t think so. Her car’s owners manual doesn’t even tell me how many liters of oil to use to do an oil change. Don’t get me started.
What was the original question? Oh yeah. Nice Scirroco! I need one of those 80s cars like my 1980 Rabbit that I bought new. I should have kept it. Rant over.😎👍
I feel you man. Same goes for all newer stuff. I had 3 80s bmws that I would redline and down shift them like I stole them and even after 370,000 miles on my last one it still ran like it was new.. wish I could say the same about the 2011 bmw I owned for less than a year and had loads of issues that all were very costly and difficult to change. I love my vanagon it has 630,000 miles and I can actually fix most anything on it myself
Right on!!😎👍
Super clean, I have had many mk2 scirocco's and still have the first one I bought in 1999.
Oh nice
Interesting VW Scirocco!!!
They are called a C-Box FYI.
I have one of these although in need of a resto... In Iceland. It is a US spec with the big biiiig bumpers and square headlights so it was no doubt delivered to a US soldier based here in the late 80s early 90s.
What a clean and original Scirocco. You are correct in the being a rare VW model.
so fresh and clean :)
You can tell Gary is fired up! Very cool.
I love VW's but there is just something about a Scirocco 16V !!!
Thank you for sharing these stories. ❤️🇨🇦
Our pleasure!
That is a truly outstanding car and in the best colour
tornado red!
My first car back in 1991 was a 1988 Scirocco 16v. It was black with the pinstripe interior and tinted windows... and I absolutely loved it!! No matter how many Porsche's I've owned since (8), including 2 manual 928's, 911's including twin Turbo's, etc... that car will always not only have a very special place in my heart, it may honestly be the car that I've had the most fun driving. Thanks for sharing this video and gorgeous example!
Always loved those 16v Sciroccos. Beautiful example of one right there. Thanks for sharing it with us. Cheers from Michigan!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good video guys.
✌️Peace from Melbourne Australia.
Love Sciroccos. Almost bought a white 88 16v new off the lot. I should have!
Little Dude that is one clean rocky bomb!
Bootiful car. Thanks so much for sharing.
Our pleasure!
I approve of this Scirocco content, lol. I had a '89 MK2 Jetta GLI Helios Blue car back in the early 90s and it had the 1.8L 16v and it's a great engine! I should've never sold that but I didn't know just how rare it was. This was before the interwebs but I never saw another 1 like it at the time. I do have a complete Recaro interior and Helios seats to go in my '86 GTI though.
Very nice!
That car is sweet,my first car was a 1982 rabbit convertible the 80's vw water cooled cars were cool.
Very cool!
Such a beauty.
Nice VW, I think Gary was in love, I don’t blame you, my era of cars too .
yes he really loves this car :)
Man I miss my mk2 scirocco
ah find another one :)
Man I've been thinking how good that fried shrimp is at the Top Notch, I love fried shrimp!
So good, so is the fish sandwich
That water cooled "oil cooler" was first introduced on the waterboxer engine. What they do is actually help the warm up of the engine since the coolant will be over 200 degrees, but once the engine is to operating temperature, and the coolant temp stabilizes, it does offer some cooling to the oil, but not very much, since the temperature differential between the coolant and the oil isn't very much. So, calling them an oil cooler really isn't very accurate. Now, if you upgrade the cooling system, with a more effective radiator and fan, and lower the stock coolant temperatures, and can keep the coolant below 200 degrees, that little "oil cooler" will provide some extra benefit for oil temps.
Nice
#VWLife !! Good Times !!!
thanks Kevin!
I have a '70 bus now, but my first car was an Flashsilver '88 Fox Sport. That 80's dash and instrument cluster brought back some memories.
so cool
That pop out cassette tray is awesome.
crazy huh? had no idea this existed :)
If this is a VW night at Top Notch Hamburgers, I'll go...
"Alright, alright, alright!"
Parv
Had 2 87's one 8v one 16v, along with 3 16v gti's fun cars
wow what a list!
Great looking car. I looked at that a tt and a jetta gli. At 6 ft 1 I only fit in the jetta. What an amazing engine. 200,000 miles and it was never opened except for the timing belt. My jetta rusted away but I'm sorry I didn't restore it with the 5 speed ac and recarro seats. But that scirocco looks great. Still love my cabrio though. Good feature VW Life, Karl enjoy thar car. It's beautiful.
Lovely car!
indeed!
If I may ask, can I replace every mechanism and components of the scirroco into the Toyota celica supra Mk2 1986, because I love the Germania best engineering
My brother had a 1988 just like it. He took me for a ride in the mountains of Tennessee after he bought it and scared the crap out of me. Those cars were quick. Of course I was use to a 68 beetle.
Ha ha ha huge difference!
Nice to all the vw models...lookin for a phaeton...😉
those are pretty crazy, we have a local that has a W12 :)
As always great content… I’ve owned 2 Sciroccos, a jetta , and 2 beetles… just love this channel! Always wanted a Conrado but when i was a kid just couldn’t swing it! Now i an on the search for a Westi Camper ! Great job fellas!
Thanks! Nice collection
Yah had me at RED!
It's a beut clark👍🇩🇪
Right!
It's a beauty. :)
The 18-year old 1987 version of me wanted one of those pretty bad but it never happened. So yeah, thanks A LOT Gary for teasing me with a minty 'rocco 😭
nice.
Thank you! Cheers!
are such cars durable and easy to repair and last for many years?
So 80’s! I always wished VW followed the design and performance of the Corrado and Scirocco further, feels like they abandoned those products too early.
yeah seems like they could have kept those going
Hey Gary pm me if you need parts for that Rabbit..👍
Hey what are you using for Editing and what computer do you use?..Love your videos!!
Davinci resolve with a pretty decent gaming computer with windows, thanks! Our camera gear is in the description
Bitchun!! Just Bitchun!!
ha thanks! :)
Beautiful car but OMG ditch the US bumpers. The slim European ones are much nicer.
they aren't that bad :)
Thats a $20k car. I wish mine looked that good.
azta,de szép!🙂👍
VOLKSWAGEN Gol gts or gti ?
I had one of these….it absolutely was not fast at all…happiest cruising at highway speeds…bumpers kind of ruined the lines visually…traded it for an Audi. The price premium made it one of the least satisying new car purchases I’ve ever made
Did you have a 16v or regular one?
@@VWLifeVW I had a 16v…love vw’s…currently have 2 air cooled--a 1970 superbeetle convertible and a 64 convertible. I do all my own work as there really isn’t anyone here in Chicago who knows how any more. Had a Corrado for a while…but cost of changing timing chain was crazy. I haven’t bought a new vw since…
I wouldn't want a 77 rabbit either I don't think, unless 13 speakers!!😀
Pullout Kenwood...
:)
Let me introduce you "Abby", the Cabby!
th-cam.com/video/yDB28x7xbhE/w-d-xo.html
nice!
Man I love the ROCCO but the huge US-bumpers are ugly as hell, sorry.
murica!
When I see a 16V with Euro bumpers, It just doesn't seem quite right to me. But that OK, because its a Scirocco!
the U.S. spec park bench bumpers are hideous asf and they are heavy asf too. Facts💯%
These US bumpers are so massive ugly... 😂
tmi
16 minutes and not even a ride in the car.
These ugly bumpers heart my eyes
looks good to me