Looking for a decent vw rabbit pick up, south west/west coast Options

[orange914]

I'm on the hunt for a decent diesel VW Rabbit pick up. I'm learning more than I really wanted to know on these things. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

One of the main things that I'm zero'd in on is finding a solid mechanical drive train. decent body, paint not a real deal breaker.

Any help finding one is greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Mike

[orange914]

Got most of the bugs out. New timing belt& idler, water pump/thermo, injector timed, full front & rear brakes. polished and installed the rear bumper (looking for, at least, the front euro bumper). Picked up a pre-formed new carpet and nice wood grain LX dash bezel. Still need to put these in, install a stereo and redo the sagging headliner. I'm really pleased with the interior. Sea foamed the new oil change and added it to the gas diesel also. need to give it some miles and get the injectors and rings cleaned out. This thing rides surprisingly smooth and tight.

Cap'n what do I look for on this remote fuel pump relay? Factory fix? Home wired relay @ the fuse block? 'nother question... I understand the final gear on both the 4 and the 5 speed are .71 or in some cases a taller .75. Is this accurate? Fuel economy.gov does rate the 4 speed with better m.p.g than the 5 speed. My RWD transmission mind is stuck thinking 4th gear is always 1:1... not o.d geared.

picked up some ultra light weight 13x5.5 honda 7 spoke VX rims. They still need the center bore of the rims machined out to fit . sure is ugly with the stock rims