Phi1osopher
Veteran Member
Hello! New B4V owner: green 1996 B4V Passat TDI manual wagon
Hi there! My name is Steve, and last week I bought a '96 B4V from a forum member. I've named it Tulbirt
-- T.U.L.B.I.R.T (pronounced Tul- Burt) = because its the best car ever for The Ultimate Low Budget International Road Trip. I'm in Austin, TX and frequently drive to Mexico, and Tulbirt will be my new Mexico road trip car.
A bit about me: I've had a few old VW diesels, and one newer TDI Golf; life time mechanical person, former service manager at an independent auto repair shop that specialized in Porsches.. I lead off-road motorcycle trips in the mountains of Mexico, but sometimes also drive there on the pavement! If anyone is interested in joining us in Mexico some time, I have a big FREE trip I'm helping lead with about 80 riders in October. Mextrek #10
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Here's Tulbirt
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The car really is in great condition, well taken care of, but also with a short list of happy little things that any old car might want to be 100%. The (2 layers) of old window tint obscured the view from the cabin and I spent many hours yesterday carefully removing it all... Today I'll be replacing shifter bushings, tomorrow hopefully my Freon will arrive and I'll be going through the AC system with a fine-toothed comb.
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Anyway, Hi! I'm happy to be here.
-Steve
Hi there! My name is Steve, and last week I bought a '96 B4V from a forum member. I've named it Tulbirt
-- T.U.L.B.I.R.T (pronounced Tul- Burt) = because its the best car ever for The Ultimate Low Budget International Road Trip. I'm in Austin, TX and frequently drive to Mexico, and Tulbirt will be my new Mexico road trip car. A bit about me: I've had a few old VW diesels, and one newer TDI Golf; life time mechanical person, former service manager at an independent auto repair shop that specialized in Porsches.. I lead off-road motorcycle trips in the mountains of Mexico, but sometimes also drive there on the pavement! If anyone is interested in joining us in Mexico some time, I have a big FREE trip I'm helping lead with about 80 riders in October. Mextrek #10
.
Here's Tulbirt
.
The car really is in great condition, well taken care of, but also with a short list of happy little things that any old car might want to be 100%. The (2 layers) of old window tint obscured the view from the cabin and I spent many hours yesterday carefully removing it all... Today I'll be replacing shifter bushings, tomorrow hopefully my Freon will arrive and I'll be going through the AC system with a fine-toothed comb.
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Anyway, Hi! I'm happy to be here.
-Steve
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