FS: 2008 Rabbit 2.5T (North Carolina)

[DriveVW4Life]

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The time has come to part ways with my '08 Rabbit 2.5T.
I am the original owner of this car (title in hand, no lien), having logged just over 61,6XX miles. CARFAX
This car is not my daily driver, so the mileage increase will be MINIMAL while this thread exists. It's currently only driven on weekends and, at this rate, only one weekend a month. Most of the miles put on it in the last year were to Waterfest in New Brunswick, NJ & SoWo in Helen, GA.

This car has been featured as Black Forest Industries' Project 2.5T.
All work has been done by either myself, or BFI's technicians.
Receipts are available for all routine maintenance, oil changes, aftermarket parts, etc.

There are no major problems, but there some minor cosmetic issues with the car. Usual stuff for a car that's 5+ years old..
There are small rock chips on the hood, a couple small door dings, a minor scuff on the front bumper and, the worst of them all, a crack in the lower portion of the windshield courteous of a rock on the freeway. *see pictures for damages
Overall, none of these cosmetic imperfections take away from the overall appeal of the car.

Mechanically the car runs great - there are no CELs, no hidden probelms. The car just passed NC Emissions this month (Jan 2013) without issue.

I'm probably crazy for selling the car, but having been doing this for over a decade and the reality is, projects come and go.

Test drives will be arranged for serious inquiries. Please contact me via PM.

Engine/Transmission:
> C2 Stage 2 Turbo Kit
> C2 MK5 2.5L Short Runner Intake
> C2 Motorsports 2.5L Performance Software
> Custom 2.5" Turbo-Back Exhaust (200-cell Magnaflow highflow cat, Vibrant Ultra Quiet reaonator & VW Sport muffler)
> BFI Torque Arm Insert
> BFI Complete Replacement Engine Mount
> BFI Complete Replacment Transmission Mount
> BFI “Clean Catch” Catch Can
> Prototype BFI Stage 2 Clutch w/ Lightweight Billet Flywheel

Wheels/Tires/Brakes
> 18x8 ET45 Enkei pf01 w/ BFG KDW 225/40 (Excellent condition wheels & tires. Mileage is minimal!)
> 17x7 ET47 VW Goals w/ Continental DWS 225/45 (Minor blemishes on wheels/typical wear for wheels that were daily driven for 3+ years)
> GTI Front Brake Upgrade w/ new Zimmerman rotors & PBR pads
> New rear rotors w/ PBR pads
> Stainless steel brake lines

Suspension
> Koni Coilovers
> Stabila Street Rear Sway Bar 25mm
> Whiteline Anti-Lift Kit

Lighting
> Smoked ECode Headlights
> Smoked Tail Lights *not included at this price
> Crystal Smoked Markers

Interior
> GTI Interlago Seats
> GTI Steering Wheel
> GTI Premium 7 Stereo *not included at this price
> Aux Input Routed to Center Console
> GTI Golf Ball Shift Knob *not included at this price
> New South Turbo Ventpod Boost Gauge Kit
> GTI Pedals & Deadpedal *not included at this price
> Euro Switch *not included at this price
> OEM carpeted & rubber floor mats
> Dash Tray *not included at this price
> Pioneer 7" subwoofer installed under hatch floor (stealth install)

Exterior
> Cupra R Lip
> MK5 Euro Rabbit Lower Grille Inserts
> BFI Stubby Antenna #3
> 35% tint


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[vdubwub12]

Sorry if I missed it but how many miles are in the current setup? Thanks! Good luck!

[yitznewton]

Yikes. Amazing car. Have you dyno'ed it? (Not interested in buying, just curious)

[DriveVW4Life]

Sorry if I missed it but how many miles are in the current setup? Thanks! Good luck!

Over 60k on the car.
All of the engine work was done this spring.
There's maybe 5,000 miles on it.
For the past year I've lived only 4 miles from work, so mileage accumulates slowly.

Yikes. Amazing car. Have you dyno'ed it? (Not interested in buying, just curious)

Haven't dynoed it, but it's plenty fast.
It gets away from 95% of the cars on the road.
Anyone who's not in a sportscar- it's like they're standing stand

[DriveVW4Life]

Additional pricing option added.

[addkag]

nice looking car my friend, morning bump

[addkag]

Hey this turbo kit is really interesting me, did you do your internals?
Im thinking stage 1

[DriveVW4Life]

Hey this turbo kit is really interesting me, did you do your internals?
Im thinking stage 1

Stock internals.
Plenty of Stage 3 cars are on still internals with a headspacer.

Check out the 2.5 Technical Forum.
Lots of information in there.

[guitaralbert0]

i have a 2007 mkv 2.5 rabbit, either want to do this to it or just sell it and buy this car! it's freaking beautiful man. sounds good too

[DriveVW4Life]

The Rabbit will be on display at BFI's Oktoberfest this Saturday the 13th.

[guitaralbert0]

if i weren't in pa, i'd be down there in a heartbeat. +1 for a gorgeous car. if you wouldn't mind maybe pm'ing how long it took to do the mods and how much was dumped for this project? i am curious... this is exactly what i'm looking for. still owe on my car at the moment too

[DriveVW4Life]

if i weren't in pa, i'd be down there in a heartbeat. +1 for a gorgeous car. if you wouldn't mind maybe pm'ing how long it took to do the mods and how much was dumped for this project? i am curious... this is exactly what i'm looking for. still owe on my car at the moment too

Thanks for the compliments.

How long did it take [install time]? Well, that will vary based on experience.
I've been a VW enthusiast for over a decade, so I know my way around these cars fairly well. If I'm not confident with my abilities, I have our Master Tech knock it out for me. The turbo install, for example, was done by him in an afternoon, likewise on the clutch install.

Cost? If you start to add up the retail cost of everything, it's probably around $10,000 worth of aftermarket parts. I spent a little less then retail given my unique relationship with BFI, so I might've saved 15% off total expenses.

Let's put it this way - there's no way you would be able to buy a stock 2008 2.5l with 60k miles and build it to where it's at right now for the same or less then what I'm selling it for.

The right buyer will come around sooner then later. Once they do, they'll be stoked to own this car- it's really a blast to drive!

[Da_Mount]

Sweet Dub!!

[BMP_3918]

Looks good! I'm actually thinking about boosting my 2.5 jetta right now

[DriveVW4Life]

Looks good! I'm actually thinking about boosting my 2.5 jetta right now

Thanks!

[guitaralbert0]

question - was the cupra r lip a direct fit? thinking about it on me rabbit. sorry for asking about the install details, if i had the money right now i'd buy it!

[DriveVW4Life]

question - was the cupra r lip a direct fit? thinking about it on me rabbit. sorry for asking about the install details, if i had the money right now i'd buy it!

No, it will need to be modified.
Difficulty level is 4/10 - not hard at all.

[ourlee]

Ttt

[DriveVW4Life]

I drove the Rabbit on Saturday for the first time in a couple of weeks.
Still sounds great and makes my 1.8t GLI feel like a giant turd.
Hurry up before I come to my senses and keep it!

[DriveVW4Life]

Bump.

[DriveVW4Life]

I drove the Rabbit this past Saturday to attend C&C and a local event.
Still drives great, plenty fast and gets a lot of positive attention.
I'm open to [serious] offers.
PM if interested.

[DriveVW4Life]

Cruised to a local GTG and walked away from a Mk6 Stage 2 GTI several times; all in good fun. 2.5T > 2.0T
PM me and we'll make arrangements for a test drive.
Don't be shy.

[Speed1457]

how much for the rims by themselves

[DriveVW4Life]

how much for the rims by themselves

Which ones?

[guitaralbert0]

bump for an awesome car!

[DriveVW4Life]

bump for an awesome car!

Thanks.

I've had plenty of interest up to this point, but no takers.
A local enthusiast is checking it out on Saturday, so this may be my last bump.
We'll see..

[BMP_3918]

Any videos of pulls or sound clips? I might be boosting my MK6 Jetta 2.5


Sent from my N64

[DriveVW4Life]

Any videos of pulls or sound clips? I might be boosting my MK6 Jetta 2.5

They're floating around somewhere, but they're all in-car and the sound isn't captured well.

[DriveVW4Life]

Another looker, but he couldn't afford the bank's financing offer.
Come on, don't make me part this out!

[guitaralbert0]

Another looker, but he couldn't afford the bank's financing offer.
Come on, don't make me part this out!

don't do that. don't you do that now.

[vw fiend]

Whereabouts in North Carolina?

[DriveVW4Life]

Whereabouts in North Carolina?

Raleigh area. Interested? PM me if so.

[vrcabby]

Raleigh area. Interested? PM me if so.

part out! ill take dibs on the short runner and or turbo kit!

[imas1313]

trade for mkv gti in sig

[DriveVW4Life]

trade for mkv gti in sig

Sorry, not interested in any trades.