I would assume it was a Rabbit L. I don't recall GTIs being a 4 door-hatchback back in the day. My car had a 4 speed and no A/C.
You know Fred, to this day I find myself pushing down for reverse when I'm driving manual.
I had a Scirrocco that would outrun most cars. Sure liked that car, too bad it could not fit a baby seat in the back, so I traded it in on a pickup.
Had 2 VW's. The 84 GTI and a 65 Bug that I converted into a baja bug. Put in an aftermarket shifter that had no reverse lockout. If you weren't careful, you'd grind reverse when trying to downshift from 4th to 2nd.
Sold the bug for $500 (what I paid for it stock in 82), and traded the GTI in for a pickup.
She wanted to take home a pair of genuine alligator shoes in the worst way, but was very reluctant to pay the high prices the local vendors were asking.
After becoming very frustrated with the "no haggle on prices" attitude of one of the shopkeepers, the blonde shouted, "Well then, maybe I'll just go out and catch my own alligator, so I can get a pair of shoes for free!"
The shopkeeper said with a sly, knowing smile, "Little lady, just go and give it a try!"
The blonde headed out toward the swamps, determined to catch an Alligator.
Later in the day, as the shopkeeper is driving home, he pulls over to the side of the levee where he spots the same young woman standing waist deep in the murky bayou water, shotgun in hand.
Just then, he spots a huge 9-foot gator swimming rapidly toward her.
With lightning speed, she takes aim, kills the creature and hauls it onto the slimy bank of the swamp.
Lying nearby were 7 more of the dead creatures, all lying on their backs.
The shopkeeper stood on the bank, watching in silent amazement.
The blonde struggled and flipped the gator onto its back. Rolling her eyes heavenward and screaming in great frustration, she shouts out .
"Crap.. THIS ONE'S BAREFOOT, TOO!"