Diesels of that era were all about frugality, not fun. The Google tells me this was good for about 70 hp. Why would you do this to a Scirocco?

Probably something like riding in the back of a Geo Storm. Ask me how I know.

There’s an unacceptable void all around that hat box.

Something about this is sketchier than the beginner drawing class at your community college. Run away.

The back seat was oriented diagonally with the passenger side farthest forward. This position was known as The Punisher for its complete lack of legroom and proximity to the parent, within easy slapping range.

My brother’s first car was a ’70 America in Primrose Yellow. Nothing this small had ever been in the family driveway, and we were shocked at the room inside. Then there were oddities (to us) like the manual choke. I voted ND, but I could be persuaded otherwise. Big nostalgia points for me.

“Go to the gulls, little Jenny. The gulls are your friends.”

What, Mr. Seller, you think you’re special, not like all the other BMW owners?

Slapswood. Better trademark that right now.

The driver looks ready to go as soon as the traffic clears, which will be a surprise to everyone else in this picture.

This. The only thing I would add: Is it already 12 years since these came out? Really? Time has no meaning.

The Tech IV in my ’90 Calais. I mean, it moved the car around and lasted a long time, but with all the refinement of a jackhammer.

If the meaning of the CEL and ABS lights is as represented, NP I guess.

Filing this under “somebody will pay it.” Worst case, a skilled wrencher could sort out the mechanicals, and you live with the door or do something about it. As long as there’s no lurking rust, head-shaking NP.

This looks like the result of an amputation, and it disturbs me.

This is clearly some kind of hazing ritual. The grinning driver’s hands are on the wheel, he’s ready to go. Canoe guy will have to chase the Chrysler until he collapses under his burden.

Look at the body language from that Ami, the recoiling greenhouse. It knows.

The interior looks more plasticky that I would expect, and it carries a bit of an Armor All sheen. Still, this is almost drive-’til-it-breaks money if you can’t afford the inevitable upkeep. NP.

So, excluding the current owner who’s barely driven it, about 20K per owner? Is this thing haunted? Could it be a...

With just 87,000 miles on the clock, that’s a lot of wear items that seemingly wore out early on.