ravesilly me too, but they listen to the cash that they can make, so VW prefers to sue enthusiasts or sellers that offer rebuilds of parts they dont do
Alexander Est I have this exact problem with my FC RX-7, and I figured all the 80s cars are kind of in the same boat. This is the decade that cars became very complex with electronics and plastic parts everywhere. Most of the plastic interior panels are NLA from Mazda. My only option is to try and repair a cracked, brittle, piece of 80s plastic, or just not install it. There is no aftermarket option for random parts like demister vents, and any used ones will be in a similar state. Even if someone else has a vehicle with an intact part, just removing it is likely to break it. I really hope we don't lose an entire generation of cars, but even 5 years ago the number of 300ZX's, Supra, RX-7's, and 240SX's I see is at least 5-10x greater than today.
Alexander Est Got two Ford cars from the 80s. Escort parts cost twice as much as Merkur parts just because the community stepped up in one over the other.
***** He says he gets out of veyrons and porsche 918's and still wants to drive his Scirocco so be pretty minted to drive those cars as well. But yes he seems like a down to earth guy, who likes to work on his car himself.
LostAquarium He works for Road and track as a driver. He drives and then writes about the cars, and who cares if he has money? more power to him...the only people who get pissed off at someone else's success are those who can't have their own success.
John McLoughlin It's about the attitude and appreciation that you have for things you worked hard to get. You don't get that feel from most rich people they show here, specially kids. Yeah they try to fake it, but it shows anyway.
God I miss my Scirocco. The sound of the ignition brought me back 20 years and how has no manufacturer been able to make such a great steering wheel, seats and dash.
Best car I've ever owned! I bought a 85 Scirocco brand new, put 350k miles on it and sold it after 26 years. Wish I still had after watching this video. thanks for the memories.....
Definitely should have kept it! I've had mine for 16 years and I'm the third owner. I worked with the first two and neither ever replaced the clutch. The odometer broke 15 years ago at 265k so it's gotta be over 300k on the original clutch. Still going strong!
@@69InchLemur Smart move keeping it. Great to hear 16 years of ownership. I should of waited one more year for the 1986 16V model. I paid $10,995 for my 1985 brand new from the dealer in March of 85. Best car I've ever owned. Also, one of the easiest cars to work on. I had no power steering, no AC, and only power assisted brakes. I filmed a farewell video of my car right before I sold it back in 2011 for $1800. My youtube channel is Rick S if you're interested. Thanks!
I totally get him. My friends that have Porches can't believe and question why i prefer to drive my 16v Scirocco rather than their cars. Its an all round great car, great torque and handles superbly. Fantastic handling on corners. I have no power steering so i can throw it into corners even better. Some parts are hard to get for the 16v version. WUR, Cold start valve etc. These cars run on a Bosch system similar to BMW, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz,Ford, Porsche, Audi, Saab, DeLorean, and Volvo. There is not a load of electronic crap, just the brain to control the fuel injection and if you drive one you feel very engaged with the car. I hope in twenty years time my Rocco is still going and keeping me an alert driver and i'm still alive!. When i was young living in the UK, most cars were scrapped after six years as their build was terrible. My Scirocco 16v is 27 years old and is a bullet. You have to drive this car to appreciate it.
Nice to hear from a journalist that it's not all about the high horsepower exotica. What makes a car special is what it means to you. Doesn't matter what it is. I too have a car that is worth peanuts to other people, and will probably never go up in value in any significant way. But it means the world to me, and that transcends any argument about money.
Awesome Scirocco ... Used to race around in my friends Dad's Scirocco and when we were done with that we hopped in my 1984 GTI. I departed with my Mk1 GTI in 1991 for a brand new Mk2 and had regretted it ever since... Until now, as I just picked up a completely stock 84 MK1 GTI... 25 years later and I'm back in the car I never should have left.
You could change Scirocco to Corrado and his story could be my story. I have the same history with my Corrado. Wonderful car, will never get rid of it.
Thomas Wallblom I have the same 'problem' with a Ford Puma, alas, they weren't galvanised too well, and welding is *expensive* so I'll have to get shot. Four years of non stop fun though. Time for something sensible for a bit till I get a craving for something snorty and rorty, light and nimble again I suppose, mebbe another Puma....
Ben Dover I think that the time has change the look at spares. When the Scirocco was new there was no internet and the scene was small. And I dont think that when a Scirocco was scrapped in the 80's they thought "Hmm, best I save this fender.." Im not affraid.. but the thing is, the parts is still expensive :(
Memories! Mine was identical with the "euro trim" and some suspension and mechanical upgrades. Had it for 13 years....and more than loved it. First time I actually hear someone else put in words what I felt, and still feel for this car. It was a wonderful ride, a fun ride, I thought it looked great also. A special machine indeed. I hope you keep on enjoying it for a long time to come. I learned to drive on that car... I mean really drive. It lived on the track for 13 years and never gave me a bother. I learned mechanics on this car. Yep, nice vid, thanks!
A few years ago I was searching for a first car, looking for something cheap. My dad tried showing me some Mk2 Golf GTIs but they were way too expensive for me if they were in reasonable condition. Then my dad showed me a Scirocco which honestly didn't look the best in my mind when I saw the pictures, and it was still a bit out of my price range. But one day I found out my dad had bought the Scirocco and he gave it to me as a first car, even though he bought it for $4000 I had to pay for all the repairs and expenses of it. So 3 years later and about $2000 worth of new parts added onto my Scirocco I can happily say that I will do anything to keep this car on the road because it is so much fun to drive and it is a huge part of my life.
I bought mine for $500 found it on a local website nearly 8 years ago. I remember getting lost with my dad trying to find the guy's house. He was a burnt out hippie living in the woods. I remember him taking me for a ride in it and he was giving it hell, let me hop in test drive it. I never had a second thought, I knew I had to have it. For anyone wondering just drive one. I plan to drive mine for the rest of my life. They are amazing cars. Such great memories.
@@nicklasveva it's not all that great, I put $8k into it and just yesterday my master cylinder went out and I lost all brakes. Yeah sure I got it for free but it is quite literally a project that always tries to kill me haha
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Not counting a Beetle that I had for just a couple of months, an orange 1975 Scirocco was my first car in 1985. Hands down the coolest car I've ever had as a daily driver. And got more looks than I would have ever imagined.
dude, I feel ya .. I had and I hence the word "had" a scirocco back in 95-96 burgundy 16v , just like the one in you video... I MISS her , I love the way it drove, and the speed you get from it .. if I can find another just like her in my price range BELIEVE me id buy her in a heart beat... thanks for showing love on a forgotten piece of beauty ... respect
This really shows how a true automotive enthusiast feels about cars, it's not about how much it's worth retail. It's about the feeling you get when you drive, my first car was a 16valve GTI and nothing compares to the feeling I got when I drove it.
You are absolutely correct. I've had my 89' 16V since 97'. Everything you said hits home and is exactly why I've kept it all these years! I don't care it's not the fastest thing out there. It's the overall experience that really matters....period.
Man, such nostalgia in this video! I remember meeting Jason when I was barely a legal adult (17 going on 18), at Waterfest '99 in Montclair, NJ. I had my first car there, an '85 8 valve model in Flash Silver metallic. I'd never participated in a show event before and walked out of there with first place in the stock Mk2 Scirocco class - I was hooked. And after 21 years of ownership, we still have a gorgeous Tornado red '87 16v in the family to this day and couldn't be happier! I've recently rekindled my old and unwavering passion for these feisty, quarky little coupes and my 16v has gotten lots of attention in the form of overdue wrenching, detailing and road time...I'm in love again!
My grandfather worked at Volkswagen in Germany his whole life and naturally, I felt very attached to the company when I was a child and saw both my father and grandfather drive new Volkswagens home. This second generation Scirocco always had a very special place in my heart. As a kid, it stood out to me as a mysterious sports car, something from the recent past that I couldn't quite grasp what it really was because VW had already stopped giving out brochures for it - but it was present everywhere on the streets still. Thank you Petrolicious for making this beautifully photographed video. It captures the style of the era in wonderful pictures, and the many combinations with sunsets remind me of the old Scirocco ad booklets. I bet this wasn't intentional, but it's really nice.
Back in the day I had a first generation Scirocco followed by a first generation GTI. It's difficult to describe how much fun those things were to drive. Nice job articulating what I've been trying to tell everyone for years.
It's videos like this that make me kick myself in the ass for buying a luxury car instead of cars that might be an utter nightmare to own, but are worth all the smiles I'd have driving them. Thank you Petrolicious you guys are doing an phenomenal job expressing and conveying the art of cars.
Yup, my vanagon always has something that breaks or needs fixing. But man peoples reactions are well worth it, people always giving the thumbs up, peace signs, and asking what year it is. Gotta love it.
Nice video! My first car was a 1982 VW Scirocco at 14 yrs old (this one still had the single windshield wiper). My second car was a 1988 VW Scirocco 16V. I loved both of those cars. I think it is safe to say they had some impact on my love for cars even until today, many years later. I never upgraded the front headlights with the aftermarket kit, but I always liked the look of it.
I've always loved the Sciroccos from way back when. Especially the facelifted/better styled like this one. We desperately need for new parts to be made for them. Great cars, an important part of some of our stories:)
Love this. Watching was like looking in on my youth. I had this car for 4 or 5 years in my 20's. Same color. Drove it across Canada twice. It was a part of me. Fixed or replaced almost every part, and when I had to sell it, it was already one of the last on the road. And to see your car in my SF neighborhood is extra special. I so hope you are still dtiving your scirocco. You are living my own dream to have this car again.
Awesome cars. I worked for a VW dealer and always loved to drive the 16 valve Sciroccos when we had a few to take out once a week to drive before they sole....I remember how sad I was when the last one we had at the dealership sold.
I had that same car, same color! Bought it new in 1985 and drove it 250,000+ miles before selling it. It never let me down even in NY winters and all I ever replaced were the tires, battery, alternator and water pump. Great car to drive and very well built!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I purchased and owned a 1985 Scirocco Wolfsburg edition blk/blk new. I drove that car from Alabama to Maine several times attending college. I put 110k miles on the odometer. I still reminisce about the handling and power that this car had. I have compared every car purchase I have made since to this excellent machine. Sadly my brother blew-up the engine in 1990 but the body of the car was still at my father's house in Birmingham the last time I was there in 2010. Jason's story took me back with a fondness and desire of a vehicle that was for me, pure driving pleasure. Much appreciated.
Love this video, I had an 88 scirocco 16v. It is still my favorite car I have ever owned. I did a little work to it(hor tech springs, kyb struts, neuspeed 8 mm wires, 3.5 in exhaust etc etc....it was absolutely FUN to drive and made decent power, hugged the curves here in the mountains like it was made for them. I would still have it had I not poly'd all the motor mounts and broke the rear one on a trip beating my nemesis a hopped up vtec. One power shift later shredding the core support....almost in tears when I think about it 30 years later for my stupidity.
His favorite car? He means my favorite car. I’m the original re-owner of an ‘86. Traded it in ‘91 for a 5.0 Mustang, saw it in ‘04 parked on the street, beat to hell and hardly recognizable, found the owner that was using it for his work car (a painter with a ladder hanging out of the hatch), bought it for $300, stripped it down to bare metal in the garage, restored to almost new, original motor with over 300k miles. My friends used to tell me they’d spot it around town here and there after I’d gotten rid of it; never again. Same color as Jason’s, flashsilber. It sits in the garage while the 2018 M3 sits outside. Got the Euro bumpers too.
I’ve owned a 1976 Scirocco, two 1982 Sciroccos, and one 1987 16V Scirocco, I’ve never owned another car that gave me as much joy to drive as my VW Sciroccos. ❤️✌️😎
I bought my first car without a licence, it was a Polo Coupe' of the same area. I worked on that for 6 months to get it on the road, then I sold it for a Polo Coupe' GT, there are only 160 left in the UK and I have loved it, I love this generation of VW!
Yet another magnificent video! I think 20 years from now 3D printing will be pretty advanced, and you'll probably be able to print anything you need for this amazing vehicle.
I've owned my 63 bug for 18yrs and feel the same way about it than Jason with his Scirocco. I call it my 4wheel therapy. Also have a slightly tuned 90 cabriolet and absolutely agree with him that there isn't a more fun car to drive than an early watercooled A1 platform VW. What ignited my passion for VWs was my brother's 91 GTI 16v with recaro interior and BBS RM wheels. It was new at the time and I was a teenager but it marked me for life. Unfortunately it was stolen after just 3 months but it will always be, like Jason's Scirocco, a benchmark for fun on wheels for me. Great vid petrolicious, as always.
My first car was a 1983 Scirocco 8V, 5 speed. I agree with everything said in this video. To this day my favorite car ever. Most unique looking. Better feel than any car I’ve ever had since.
I owned one in the late 80's and to this day it's still one of my favorite cars that I've ever driver. They are quick but more importantly they are FUN TO DRIVE!!!
Alredy an older video, but still it shows the same like 6 years ago and for old sciroccos the time stopped long ago, so this video cannot be ever torn by time or loose its meaning. The narrator is a super cool guy, I hope you get bunch of children in life and still keep the scirocco. People say it doesn't fit, well not for bunch, but two by two would still be a nice ride with even a bigger smile. 16 valve is great, I have to be happy with 8,1983 gti. I wish you a good life.
When I was little an uncle had a Sirocco much like this, and basically had most of the extended family driving Jettas & Golfs. I love older VW’s! Nice car, Jason!
Wow! a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco was my first car. Loved that car. Great episode. I look forward to watching more of your Head to Head show with new respect. ps I already really liked it. Thanks for sharing!
I had one of similar age, mine was an 1800 gt, and I adored it. It was epic fun, made superb noise and went like its pants were on fire. Unfortunately some local vandals totalled it in the street one night and it was beyond my capabilities and financial situation to repair. I cried over that car, the only car I loved until that is, I got my Alfa GT, which I feel the same way about. Still makes me sad to think about my old scirocco though.
Now don't laugh, but one of the things that I miss most about my Scirocco is the wheel on the side of the seat to adjust backrest angle, I loved it because it was mechanical and you could put the seat back wherever you wanted it and weren't restricted to what some designer of the seat considered the three or four angles you would need like most mechanical seat adjusters of the time. It's the little things .......
True so true, I miss my 84 Rocco almost everyday, and I did the same, built it with a very experienced VW tech and myself who showed me all kinds of neat little tricks to make the car faster and better.
It's kind of refreshing to see a video on this channel with a car that is within reach of the average automotive enthusiast. While I respect and appreciate the very expensive cars on this channel, it's always nice to see that petrolicious includes all sorts of classic cars, even the ones that are relatively inexpensive to buy. This channel is definitely inspiration for me to own a classic car in the future.
Of all the cars I've owned in the past 35 years (E30s, SL, RX7, TA, Z28, etc...), none were as fun to drive as my '86 GTI. What a great little car it was and I miss it.
Everything he says is 100% on the beam. This is the best car I ever owned (an '88) and it remains the only car I ever regret, truly regret, selling. I have never driven anything better. If you are a true Volkswagen enthusiast, there's never been anything that's rivaled it. I've owned ever VW out there over the years, but damn, is this a special car.
my 1st car was an '87 16v. back then oem and aftermarket parts were available. i upgraded the suspension with neuspeed springs, front and rear stress bars and adjustable tokico shocks, low profile tires and bbs mesh rims. it handled like it was on rails and superfun.
I owned 3 of these...had a red 84 8v then a white 87 16v and lastly a very customized white 16v. Still miss it very much. It was so simple and raw. you could really feel the road thru the steering rack and my second one with borla exhaust would literally cruise at 140mph.
You're amazing Jason! You're love and passion mirror mine for my '91 BMW e30 318is. I hope to hold on to my '13 Golf R forever as well. Another great film Petrolicious!
When I brought my Mk2 GTX the seller obviously saw me coming. I purchased the car only to find out a few months down the line that, the arsehole had clocked the mileage. The car had done more miles than it said and that meant I had to shell out for warn out components. Mainly items like rotors, pads, cv boots, bushes, alternator and water pump. But this did not put me off. I was very fortunate to get to know two VW mechanic's who did not ripe me off, unlike a lot of mechanics today. So when the head gasket failed due to spidering on the head. I was determined to repair the car. The head was removed and skimmed and the gasket replaced. GOOD AS NEW. I even had the first and second synchromesh replaced in the gearbox. When I finally sold the car, although the exterior still needed work, the new owner got a bargain. I had so much fun in that car. The only thing it lacked was power steering. I will go to say it was the best car I have ever owned.
He forgot to mention one other variant of the VW A1 platform: the Rabbit Pickup truck, a.k.a. Caddy. And the A1 Golf was produced until 2009 in South Africa, so chassis and drivetrain parts should be plentiful; it's just the Scirocco-specific body and interior parts that have become difficult to find. But with 3D printing, it should be very feasible to make reproductions of things like plastic trim pieces.
i had 4 of them in 1997. 2 Red and 2 Black. One car was built up with exhaust, intake, awesome suspension with nuespeed springs and koni shocks nuespeed suspension braces. Energy polyurethane bushings. Techtonics adjustable cam gears and an Msd ignition.....Needless to say that was my favorite 🚗!!! It wasn't fast by today's standards....but she could get up and out of the way. Her pull was at least exciting. But the exhaust and suspension were tuned so well that it made it a joy to drive.....Long story short... I left home for a small vacation in the summer of 98 and when i returned home I found my father had sent all 4 of my beloved scirroco's to the scrap yards.
I still have the first new car I bought, an 84 Scirocco . Take it out of storage every few years. Has less than 15,000 miles on it. Sometimes I forget how much fun it is and think about selling it, but I always change my mind after driving it. Totally get what Jason says about owing a car you can't get parts for.
thanks Jason...my first new car was a '79 silver Scirocco....believe i paid about $8K...had it for about 3 years and sold it when i went overseas -- still one of my favorites
My first car was a Scirocco GTI - fantastic car and miss it 35 years later - yours looks like what we would have calle a Scirocco Storm special edition in the UK
Had an 84 black Wulfsburg Ed as my first car in 95. I miss that car to this day. I would’ve cherished a 16v! To bad VW never gave the US a chance on those newer models. Great video. I envy your ride.
Jason, hope you still have this Scirocco. Favorite car in from and function. Had a 86’ and change it for a Corrado. Also excellent car. It the Scirocco 16v is still one for the most beautiful designs ever.
One of two , of my dream cars in the early 80s. 1. Camaro Z28 2. 2nd gen. Scirroco. At the time i had a '79 mk1 Scirocco. Great car though , had it almost for 8 years and was still going strong when i sold it .
I wish I could talk to this guy I own the same car I naught it when I was sixteen and I'm still trying to fix it to pass inspection and I'm sure he knows what's up with the stuff I need and this car being my first car as well I think is awesome.
I feel the same about my B5.5 Passat as he does about his Scirocco. It's the unicorn Passat, 1.8 turbo, 20v manual 5speed awd car. If I had to have a mechanic fix everything that needs work, I wouldn't be able to afford my car. It's amazingly quick and looks like a family sedan. I love my VW :) Great video
KYoss68 I drive a '05 1.8, 5 speed 4Motion Passat. I knew the combo of the 5 speed with 4Motion was unusual, but I didn't realize that they are that difficult to find. Do you know how many were produced for the US?
I have a 72 super beetle and I can relate to how he's saying that it's sentimental value and not real cash value, and that's what makes you really connected with a unique car like a beetle or a scirocco
I agree! When the scirocco came out with that 16 valve in the late eighties and I saw one in person, I dreamed of that car. It was just like Jason's, silver in color....oh my dream car in college!
In the mid 80's I had a Scirocco and it was everything you said it is nimble quick responsive it was just an all out great car... if I had not been pushing the envelope a little to hard , That is a car I would still have today... But the Tree on the corner won.... Many Blessings , SMR
Beautiful car. I had a 79 mk1 Scirocco. Had it for 8 years then sold it. Never really had any major problems , some odd quirks but reliable. A simple car. Dreamed of getting a mk2 but too much $$ for me then.
There are loads of pars available online for old Volkswagens. I have 1991 Scirocco GT on carbs and you can buy any part you want for it... no idea what he was on about... Maybe it's only on Ireland that we have this luxury but I'm pretty sure all those parts can be delivered worldwide. By the way parts cost penneys compare even to newer cars... Timing belt kit price is only €36. Full engine rebuild kit is $400 if order from US.
I owned 3 Sciroccos. Started with an 80 type 1 4 speed. short wheel base. Found an 82 that was all manual no AC , loved that . Seats were long and very comfortable. I kept one after the car was junked. My favorite chair! Got an 86 and it was too cushy for me , after that 82. It had head gasket issues , but was still a fun driver. FUn cars to own and drive! ;) Pete
You talk about the difficulty of getting parts for the 38yo Scirocco. Well, I am having serious problems finding parts for my now 25yo Peugeot 306GTI6. And in Europe, mind you. You're not alone, Jason!
I agree with his statement that more companies need to listen to their enthusiast base and continue to make parts for those who need
ravesilly me too, but they listen to the cash that they can make, so VW prefers to sue enthusiasts or sellers that offer rebuilds of parts they dont do
ravesilly Try owning a 1965 Chrysler...
ravesilly Typically it's the aftermarket that comes to the rescue if a car is desirable enough and VWs normally have a large community.
Alexander Est I have this exact problem with my FC RX-7, and I figured all the 80s cars are kind of in the same boat. This is the decade that cars became very complex with electronics and plastic parts everywhere. Most of the plastic interior panels are NLA from Mazda. My only option is to try and repair a cracked, brittle, piece of 80s plastic, or just not install it. There is no aftermarket option for random parts like demister vents, and any used ones will be in a similar state. Even if someone else has a vehicle with an intact part, just removing it is likely to break it. I really hope we don't lose an entire generation of cars, but even 5 years ago the number of 300ZX's, Supra, RX-7's, and 240SX's I see is at least 5-10x greater than today.
Alexander Est Got two Ford cars from the 80s. Escort parts cost twice as much as Merkur parts just because the community stepped up in one over the other.
This car looks like the lovechild of an Audi Quattro and a DeLorean DMC12.
Or Maserati
and drives exacly like that....i have one too : )
So true!
DeLorean and the Scirocco were both designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro
Great car I have had four of them smashed two of them one stolen managed to sell one ☝️
Finally someone NOT rich, or at least if he is, it doesn't hurt my eyes.
***** He says he gets out of veyrons and porsche 918's and still wants to drive his Scirocco so be pretty minted to drive those cars as well. But yes he seems like a down to earth guy, who likes to work on his car himself.
LostAquarium He works for Road and track as a driver. He drives and then writes about the cars, and who cares if he has money? more power to him...the only people who get pissed off at someone else's success are those who can't have their own success.
John McLoughlin It's about the attitude and appreciation that you have for things you worked hard to get. You don't get that feel from most rich people they show here, specially kids. Yeah they try to fake it, but it shows anyway.
+0YouCanCallMeAl0 you got something against people who earn more than you?
+0YouCanCallMeAl0 That's the nice thing with VWs: You pay 90% the price of e.g. an comparable Audi and everybody thinks you're "poor". :-)
God I miss my Scirocco. The sound of the ignition brought me back 20 years and how has no manufacturer been able to make such a great steering wheel, seats and dash.
I am the same I had 2 an 89 gt and a 91 gt2
I had a 78, 82 and 87. Such incredible cars! I even remember how cool the ignition key was!
Best car I've ever owned! I bought a 85 Scirocco brand new, put 350k miles on it and sold it after 26 years. Wish I still had after watching this video. thanks for the memories.....
Definitely should have kept it! I've had mine for 16 years and I'm the third owner. I worked with the first two and neither ever replaced the clutch. The odometer broke 15 years ago at 265k so it's gotta be over 300k on the original clutch. Still going strong!
@@69InchLemur Smart move keeping it. Great to hear 16 years of ownership. I should of waited one more year for the 1986 16V model. I paid $10,995 for my 1985 brand new from the dealer in March of 85. Best car I've ever owned. Also, one of the easiest cars to work on. I had no power steering, no AC, and only power assisted brakes. I filmed a farewell video of my car right before I sold it back in 2011 for $1800. My youtube channel is Rick S if you're interested. Thanks!
I totally get him. My friends that have Porches can't believe and question why i prefer to drive my 16v Scirocco rather than their cars. Its an all round great car, great torque and handles superbly. Fantastic handling on corners. I have no power steering so i can throw it into corners even better. Some parts are hard to get for the 16v version. WUR, Cold start valve etc. These cars run on a Bosch system similar to BMW, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz,Ford, Porsche, Audi, Saab, DeLorean, and Volvo. There is not a load of electronic crap, just the brain to control the fuel injection and if you drive one you feel very engaged with the car. I hope in twenty years time my Rocco is still going and keeping me an alert driver and i'm still alive!. When i was young living in the UK, most cars were scrapped after six years as their build was terrible. My Scirocco 16v is 27 years old and is a bullet. You have to drive this car to appreciate it.
Nice to hear from a journalist that it's not all about the high horsepower exotica. What makes a car special is what it means to you. Doesn't matter what it is. I too have a car that is worth peanuts to other people, and will probably never go up in value in any significant way. But it means the world to me, and that transcends any argument about money.
Wow I never knew Jason had a Scirocco. I respect him more now.
Except no one worthy of real respect EVER owned a VW in their lifetime.....
He’s actually a massive VAG fanboi
Same, now I know he's got superb taste in automobiles XD
@@michaelmeliambro5117 I struggle to think of a more incorrect statement than that.
Awesome Scirocco ... Used to race around in my friends Dad's Scirocco and when we were done with that we hopped in my 1984 GTI. I departed with my Mk1 GTI in 1991 for a brand new Mk2 and had regretted it ever since... Until now, as I just picked up a completely stock 84 MK1 GTI... 25 years later and I'm back in the car I never should have left.
Valkerie Silk I love the mk2 Cabrios there honestly gorgeous AF
You could change Scirocco to Corrado and his story could be my story.
I have the same history with my Corrado.
Wonderful car, will never get rid of it.
Thomas Wallblom awesome car. better start stockpiling parts if you never want to get rid of it
Thomas Wallblom Love the Corrado - although it is a more complex beast and will probably be even more difficult to maintain for the long haul.
Thomas Wallblom I have the same 'problem' with a Ford Puma, alas, they weren't galvanised too well, and welding is *expensive* so I'll have to get shot. Four years of non stop fun though.
Time for something sensible for a bit till I get a craving for something snorty and rorty, light and nimble again I suppose, mebbe another Puma....
Thomas Wallblom Is it a SLC or a G60? I love the G60's. Nimble, light, and the powerband feels like it's infinite
Ben Dover I think that the time has change the look at spares.
When the Scirocco was new there was no internet and the scene was small.
And I dont think that when a Scirocco was scrapped in the 80's they thought "Hmm, best I save this fender.."
Im not affraid.. but the thing is, the parts is still expensive :(
My first sirocco was a 1976 - my first car. then, I got a 79 and then an 84. Love those cars. Good to see someone else enjoying them
Memories! Mine was identical with the "euro trim" and some suspension and mechanical upgrades. Had it for 13 years....and more than loved it. First time I actually hear someone else put in words what I felt, and still feel for this car. It was a wonderful ride, a fun ride, I thought it looked great also. A special machine indeed. I hope you keep on enjoying it for a long time to come. I learned to drive on that car... I mean really drive. It lived on the track for 13 years and never gave me a bother. I learned mechanics on this car. Yep, nice vid, thanks!
A few years ago I was searching for a first car, looking for something cheap. My dad tried showing me some Mk2 Golf GTIs but they were way too expensive for me if they were in reasonable condition. Then my dad showed me a Scirocco which honestly didn't look the best in my mind when I saw the pictures, and it was still a bit out of my price range. But one day I found out my dad had bought the Scirocco and he gave it to me as a first car, even though he bought it for $4000 I had to pay for all the repairs and expenses of it. So 3 years later and about $2000 worth of new parts added onto my Scirocco I can happily say that I will do anything to keep this car on the road because it is so much fun to drive and it is a huge part of my life.
Funny, i have had a scirocco with a Zender Kit, it looked nice.
I bought mine for $500 found it on a local website nearly 8 years ago. I remember getting lost with my dad trying to find the guy's house. He was a burnt out hippie living in the woods. I remember him taking me for a ride in it and he was giving it hell, let me hop in test drive it. I never had a second thought, I knew I had to have it. For anyone wondering just drive one. I plan to drive mine for the rest of my life. They are amazing cars. Such great memories.
I wish I could get a free car... Had to buy my own car for $2,500..
@@nicklasveva it's not all that great, I put $8k into it and just yesterday my master cylinder went out and I lost all brakes. Yeah sure I got it for free but it is quite literally a project that always tries to kill me haha
@@zanderxymox a scirocco is worth spending that kind of money on. Damn, I want one so bad but there are only shitty and expensive ones where I live.
My brother had one and I had an Isuzu impulse in the 90's... do not question the fun we had. Now I have a mazda3 hatch. The spirit never dies.
This is a terrific piece. Thanks, Jason and Petrolicious
How does one not like a petrolicious video about a VW?
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Thank you. My wardrobe consists of a lot of white t shirts with jeans, sometimes, I step on the wild side by wearing a black t-shirt to go with my jeans... but you've inspired me to be edgier by maybe choosing other colours in the colour pallette wheel of life. Thank you vo7tage
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Mike Dyer haha agreed Mike love scirocco’s just got one myself head over to my channel 😉 there’s a trailer full review coming soon👌🏻👍🏻
Such a beautiful car! Reminds me of my 1991 GTI 16V! Gone, but never forgotten...
Not counting a Beetle that I had for just a couple of months, an orange 1975 Scirocco was my first car in 1985. Hands down the coolest car I've ever had as a daily driver. And got more looks than I would have ever imagined.
dude, I feel ya .. I had and I hence the word "had" a scirocco back in 95-96 burgundy 16v , just like the one in you video... I MISS her , I love the way it drove, and the speed you get from it .. if I can find another just like her in my price range BELIEVE me id buy her in a heart beat... thanks for showing love on a forgotten piece of beauty ... respect
It doesn't get much better than listening to Jason Cammisa talk about old spritely vw's
Back in the day, I drooled over the Scirooco...I settled on an 84 GTi
This really shows how a true automotive enthusiast feels about cars, it's not about how much it's worth retail. It's about the feeling you get when you drive, my first car was a 16valve GTI and nothing compares to the feeling I got when I drove it.
You are absolutely correct. I've had my 89' 16V since 97'. Everything you said hits home and is exactly why I've kept it all these years! I don't care it's not the fastest thing out there. It's the overall experience that really matters....period.
Man, such nostalgia in this video! I remember meeting Jason when I was barely a legal adult (17 going on 18), at Waterfest '99 in Montclair, NJ. I had my first car there, an '85 8 valve model in Flash Silver metallic. I'd never participated in a show event before and walked out of there with first place in the stock Mk2 Scirocco class - I was hooked. And after 21 years of ownership, we still have a gorgeous Tornado red '87 16v in the family to this day and couldn't be happier! I've recently rekindled my old and unwavering passion for these feisty, quarky little coupes and my 16v has gotten lots of attention in the form of overdue wrenching, detailing and road time...I'm in love again!
My grandfather worked at Volkswagen in Germany his whole life and naturally, I felt very attached to the company when I was a child and saw both my father and grandfather drive new Volkswagens home.
This second generation Scirocco always had a very special place in my heart. As a kid, it stood out to me as a mysterious sports car, something from the recent past that I couldn't quite grasp what it really was because VW had already stopped giving out brochures for it - but it was present everywhere on the streets still.
Thank you Petrolicious for making this beautifully photographed video. It captures the style of the era in wonderful pictures, and the many combinations with sunsets remind me of the old Scirocco ad booklets. I bet this wasn't intentional, but it's really nice.
Back in the day I had a first generation Scirocco followed by a first generation GTI. It's difficult to describe how much fun those things were to drive. Nice job articulating what I've been trying to tell everyone for years.
Agreed
Definitely one of my favourites growing up.
It's videos like this that make me kick myself in the ass for buying a luxury car instead of cars that might be an utter nightmare to own, but are worth all the smiles I'd have driving them. Thank you Petrolicious you guys are doing an phenomenal job expressing and conveying the art of cars.
Yup, my vanagon always has something that breaks or needs fixing. But man peoples reactions are well worth it, people always giving the thumbs up, peace signs, and asking what year it is. Gotta love it.
Nice video! My first car was a 1982 VW Scirocco at 14 yrs old (this one still had the single windshield wiper). My second car was a 1988 VW Scirocco 16V. I loved both of those cars. I think it is safe to say they had some impact on my love for cars even until today, many years later. I never upgraded the front headlights with the aftermarket kit, but I always liked the look of it.
superb video. Superb car. Heartfelt. I feel the exact same way about by 92 scirocco gt2 carb
I've always loved the Sciroccos from way back when. Especially the facelifted/better styled like this one. We desperately need for new parts to be made for them. Great cars, an important part of some of our stories:)
Love this. Watching was like looking in on my youth. I had this car for 4 or 5 years in my 20's. Same color. Drove it across Canada twice. It was a part of me. Fixed or replaced almost every part, and when I had to sell it, it was already one of the last on the road. And to see your car in my SF neighborhood is extra special. I so hope you are still dtiving your scirocco. You are living my own dream to have this car again.
Drooled to no end seeing this car in GTI and red in high school. Till this day would day dream about this car.
Awesome cars. I worked for a VW dealer and always loved to drive the 16 valve Sciroccos when we had a few to take out once a week to drive before they sole....I remember how sad I was when the last one we had at the dealership sold.
I had that same car, same color! Bought it new in 1985 and drove it 250,000+ miles before selling it. It never let me down even in NY winters and all I ever replaced were the tires, battery, alternator and water pump. Great car to drive and very well built!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I purchased and owned a 1985 Scirocco Wolfsburg edition blk/blk new. I drove that car from Alabama to Maine several times attending college. I put 110k miles on the odometer. I still reminisce about the handling and power that this car had. I have compared every car purchase I have made since to this excellent machine. Sadly my brother blew-up the engine in 1990 but the body of the car was still at my father's house in Birmingham the last time I was there in 2010. Jason's story took me back with a fondness and desire of a vehicle that was for me, pure driving pleasure. Much appreciated.
Jason looks very young compared to today, considering that it's only been 8 years.
Covid aged us all like 10 years 😂
Love this video, I had an 88 scirocco 16v. It is still my favorite car I have ever owned. I did a little work to it(hor tech springs, kyb struts, neuspeed 8 mm wires, 3.5 in exhaust etc etc....it was absolutely FUN to drive and made decent power, hugged the curves here in the mountains like it was made for them. I would still have it had I not poly'd all the motor mounts and broke the rear one on a trip beating my nemesis a hopped up vtec. One power shift later shredding the core support....almost in tears when I think about it 30 years later for my stupidity.
His favorite car? He means my favorite car. I’m the original re-owner of an ‘86. Traded it in ‘91 for a 5.0 Mustang, saw it in ‘04 parked on the street, beat to hell and hardly recognizable, found the owner that was using it for his work car (a painter with a ladder hanging out of the hatch), bought it for $300, stripped it down to bare metal in the garage, restored to almost new, original motor with over 300k miles. My friends used to tell me they’d spot it around town here and there after I’d gotten rid of it; never again.
Same color as Jason’s, flashsilber. It sits in the garage while the 2018 M3 sits outside. Got the Euro bumpers too.
I’ve owned a 1976 Scirocco, two 1982 Sciroccos, and one 1987 16V Scirocco, I’ve never owned another car that gave me as much joy to drive as my VW Sciroccos. ❤️✌️😎
I bought my first car without a licence, it was a Polo Coupe' of the same area. I worked on that for 6 months to get it on the road, then I sold it for a Polo Coupe' GT, there are only 160 left in the UK and I have loved it, I love this generation of VW!
Glad to find Jason Camissa here with another great story about how much he loves his VW
Yet another magnificent video! I think 20 years from now 3D printing will be pretty advanced, and you'll probably be able to print anything you need for this amazing vehicle.
This is a good point. I hoard as many Rocco specific parts in case I need something but this reduces my obsolete part anxiety somewhat haha
Love that car, it was my 2nd car back in the 80’s and I wish I never sold it - beautiful car and super fun!
I've owned my 63 bug for 18yrs and feel the same way about it than Jason with his Scirocco. I call it my 4wheel therapy. Also have a slightly tuned 90 cabriolet and absolutely agree with him that there isn't a more fun car to drive than an early watercooled A1 platform VW.
What ignited my passion for VWs was my brother's 91 GTI 16v with recaro interior and BBS RM wheels. It was new at the time and I was a teenager but it marked me for life. Unfortunately it was stolen after just 3 months but it will always be, like Jason's Scirocco, a benchmark for fun on wheels for me.
Great vid petrolicious, as always.
My first car was a 1983 Scirocco 8V, 5 speed. I agree with everything said in this video. To this day my favorite car ever. Most unique looking. Better feel than any car I’ve ever had since.
Finally a video for the scirocco lovers! I love mine!
I owned one in the late 80's and to this day it's still one of my favorite cars that I've ever driver. They are quick but more importantly they are FUN TO DRIVE!!!
He is an artist with words. I love you, Jason.
Alredy an older video, but still it shows the same like 6 years ago and for old sciroccos the time stopped long ago, so this video cannot be ever torn by time or loose its meaning. The narrator is a super cool guy, I hope you get bunch of children in life and still keep the scirocco. People say it doesn't fit, well not for bunch, but two by two would still be a nice ride with even a bigger smile. 16 valve is great, I have to be happy with 8,1983 gti. I wish you a good life.
When I was little an uncle had a Sirocco much like this, and basically had most of the extended family driving Jettas & Golfs. I love older VW’s! Nice car, Jason!
Wow! a 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco was my first car. Loved that car. Great episode. I look forward to watching more of your Head to Head show with new respect. ps I already really liked it. Thanks for sharing!
I had one of similar age, mine was an 1800 gt, and I adored it. It was epic fun, made superb noise and went like its pants were on fire. Unfortunately some local vandals totalled it in the street one night and it was beyond my capabilities and financial situation to repair. I cried over that car, the only car I loved until that is, I got my Alfa GT, which I feel the same way about. Still makes me sad to think about my old scirocco though.
Now don't laugh, but one of the things that I miss most about my Scirocco is the wheel on the side of the seat to adjust backrest angle, I loved it because it was mechanical and you could put the seat back wherever you wanted it and weren't restricted to what some designer of the seat considered the three or four angles you would need like most mechanical seat adjusters of the time. It's the little things .......
True so true, I miss my 84 Rocco almost everyday, and I did the same, built it with a very experienced VW tech and myself who showed me all kinds of neat little tricks to make the car faster and better.
It's kind of refreshing to see a video on this channel with a car that is within reach of the average automotive enthusiast. While I respect and appreciate the very expensive cars on this channel, it's always nice to see that petrolicious includes all sorts of classic cars, even the ones that are relatively inexpensive to buy. This channel is definitely inspiration for me to own a classic car in the future.
Fantastic car, great owner, and a level depth that I didn't think I was going to get when I hit play. Time well spent.
I love this video and was in love with this car as a kid! Thanks for share your car with me!
I truly respect people who appreciate old cars!
Most people just want to through them away which is sad!
What a great video. Can’t believe I am just seeing it now. That was my first car, followed by a G60 Corrado. Such great memories!
Superb channel and contributors
No idea why anyone would dislike this video
Had an '82.....best overall car I have ever had. On the highway it hunker down around 85-90 mph like a rock. Great car!
Of all the cars I've owned in the past 35 years (E30s, SL, RX7, TA, Z28, etc...), none were as fun to drive as my '86 GTI. What a great little car it was and I miss it.
I drive a Scirocco and love it to death. Very few people know about these cars, but everyone I've met who does loves them.
Everything he says is 100% on the beam. This is the best car I ever owned (an '88) and it remains the only car I ever regret, truly regret, selling. I have never driven anything better. If you are a true Volkswagen enthusiast, there's never been anything that's rivaled it. I've owned ever VW out there over the years, but damn, is this a special car.
my 1st car was an '87 16v. back then oem and aftermarket parts were available. i upgraded the suspension with neuspeed springs, front and rear stress bars and adjustable tokico shocks, low profile tires and bbs mesh rims. it handled like it was on rails and superfun.
I feel this way about the, "Corrado"
I owned 3 of these...had a red 84 8v then a white 87 16v and lastly a very customized white 16v. Still miss it very much. It was so simple and raw. you could really feel the road thru the steering rack and my second one with borla exhaust would literally cruise at 140mph.
You're amazing Jason! You're love and passion mirror mine for my '91 BMW e30 318is. I hope to hold on to my '13 Golf R forever as well. Another great film Petrolicious!
When I brought my Mk2 GTX the seller obviously saw me coming. I purchased the car only to find out a few months down the line that, the arsehole had clocked the mileage. The car had done more miles than it said and that meant I had to shell out for warn out components. Mainly items like rotors, pads, cv boots, bushes, alternator and water pump. But this did not put me off. I was very fortunate to get to know two VW mechanic's who did not ripe me off, unlike a lot of mechanics today. So when the head gasket failed due to spidering on the head. I was determined to repair the car. The head was removed and skimmed and the gasket replaced. GOOD AS NEW. I even had the first and second synchromesh replaced in the gearbox. When I finally sold the car, although the exterior still needed work, the new owner got a bargain. I had so much fun in that car. The only thing it lacked was power steering. I will go to say it was the best car I have ever owned.
I feel the same way about my scirocco. Great video Jason.
He forgot to mention one other variant of the VW A1 platform: the Rabbit Pickup truck, a.k.a. Caddy. And the A1 Golf was produced until 2009 in South Africa, so chassis and drivetrain parts should be plentiful; it's just the Scirocco-specific body and interior parts that have become difficult to find. But with 3D printing, it should be very feasible to make reproductions of things like plastic trim pieces.
i had 4 of them in 1997. 2 Red and 2 Black. One car was built up with exhaust, intake, awesome suspension with nuespeed springs and koni shocks nuespeed suspension braces. Energy polyurethane bushings. Techtonics adjustable cam gears and an Msd ignition.....Needless to say that was my favorite 🚗!!! It wasn't fast by today's standards....but she could get up and out of the way. Her pull was at least exciting. But the exhaust and suspension were tuned so well that it made it a joy to drive.....Long story short... I left home for a small vacation in the summer of 98 and when i returned home I found my father had sent all 4 of my beloved scirroco's to the scrap yards.
I still have the first new car I bought, an 84 Scirocco . Take it out of storage every few years. Has less than 15,000 miles on it. Sometimes I forget how much fun it is and think about selling it, but I always change my mind after driving it. Totally get what Jason says about owing a car you can't get parts for.
That’s awesome. I have my original ‘86.
I had a black one back in ‘86. My first sports car. I LOVED that car. Loved it! ❤️
thanks Jason...my first new car was a '79 silver Scirocco....believe i paid about $8K...had it for about 3 years and sold it when i went overseas -- still one of my favorites
My first car was a Scirocco GTI - fantastic car and miss it 35 years later - yours looks like what we would have calle a Scirocco Storm special edition in the UK
I bet this video alone will make the Scirocco more desirable! It's great to see an enthusiast be truly happy with what they have.
Had an 84 black Wulfsburg Ed as my first car in 95. I miss that car to this day. I would’ve cherished a 16v! To bad VW never gave the US a chance on those newer models. Great video. I envy your ride.
Sounds like the 92 GTI 16v I bought in 98. I’m still taking it out 1-2 times a week. Cannot let it Go. It is my favorite car EVAR!
How can you possibly thumb down this? The message at the very end was very powerful for car enthusiast everywhere.
These cars are absolutely beautiful. Miss mine.
I've owned quite a few cars in the 30+ years I've been driving but my Scirrocco was my absolute favourite.
Jason, hope you still have this Scirocco. Favorite car in from and function. Had a 86’ and change it for a Corrado. Also excellent car. It the Scirocco 16v is still one for the most beautiful designs ever.
he does, he'll never sell
One of two , of my dream cars in the early 80s.
1. Camaro Z28
2. 2nd gen. Scirroco.
At the time i had a '79 mk1 Scirocco. Great car though , had it almost for 8 years and was still going strong when i sold it .
I wish I could talk to this guy I own the same car I naught it when I was sixteen and I'm still trying to fix it to pass inspection and I'm sure he knows what's up with the stuff I need and this car being my first car as well I think is awesome.
Now I miss my 84 GTI even more, thanks 😄
It may have only had about 100hp, but it was an absolute blast to drive.
I feel the same about my B5.5 Passat as he does about his Scirocco. It's the unicorn Passat, 1.8 turbo, 20v manual 5speed awd car. If I had to have a mechanic fix everything that needs work, I wouldn't be able to afford my car. It's amazingly quick and looks like a family sedan. I love my VW :)
Great video
KYoss68 I drive a '05 1.8, 5 speed 4Motion Passat. I knew the combo of the 5 speed with 4Motion was unusual, but I didn't realize that they are that difficult to find. Do you know how many were produced for the US?
I have a 72 super beetle and I can relate to how he's saying that it's sentimental value and not real cash value, and that's what makes you really connected with a unique car like a beetle or a scirocco
I agree! When the scirocco came out with that 16 valve in the late eighties and I saw one in person, I dreamed of that car. It was just like Jason's, silver in color....oh my dream car in college!
In the mid 80's I had a Scirocco and it was everything you said it is nimble quick responsive it was just an all out great car... if I had not been pushing the envelope a little to hard , That is a car I would still have today... But the Tree on the corner won....
Many Blessings , SMR
My 2nd car was an 85 8v scirocco. Loved it despite the seat cushions wearing out in 3 years. I remember it ate alternator belts for breakfast too.
I drove my first Mark 1 Scirocco in 1978. I've wanted one since then!
I'm with you. I owned an 87. Best car I've ever driven. I'm currently nursing an 87 BMW 325is...I feel your parts pain.
Beautiful car. I had a 79 mk1 Scirocco. Had it for 8 years then sold it. Never really had any major problems , some odd quirks but reliable. A simple car. Dreamed of getting a mk2 but too much $$ for me then.
There are loads of pars available online for old Volkswagens. I have 1991 Scirocco GT on carbs and you can buy any part you want for it... no idea what he was on about... Maybe it's only on Ireland that we have this luxury but I'm pretty sure all those parts can be delivered worldwide. By the way parts cost penneys compare even to newer cars... Timing belt kit price is only €36. Full engine rebuild kit is $400 if order from US.
I owned 3 Sciroccos.
Started with an 80 type 1 4 speed.
short wheel base.
Found an 82 that was all manual no AC , loved that . Seats were long and very comfortable. I kept one after the car was junked. My favorite chair!
Got an 86 and it was too cushy for me , after that 82. It had head gasket issues , but was still a fun driver.
FUn cars to own and drive!
;)
Pete
One of my favorite cars ever! Loved the Scirocco since it first came to US.
Nice to see someone enjoy their car that much. It is a nice car.
You talk about the difficulty of getting parts for the 38yo Scirocco. Well, I am having serious problems finding parts for my now 25yo Peugeot 306GTI6. And in Europe, mind you. You're not alone, Jason!