Jason Cammisa's Volkswagen Scirocco Jay Leno's Garage

This week Jay welcomes Automotive Journalist Jason Cammisa to the garage, who brings with him this very idiosyncratic Volkswagen Scirocco.
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[@thepodbaydoorshal]

Leno and Cammisa? Sign me up!!!

[@NXT_LVL]

Cammisa and other Jason too (Engineering Explained)

[@oonwing]

True that!! Comedy and automotive gold!!!

[@Pirustae]

It should only be Cammisa.

[@AB0BA_69]

It's like PB&J! Love to see it!!

[@jeffk464]

Jay seems to really like anyone thats into cars.

[@AB0BA_69]

I like Jason's approach to his Scirocco. He modifies it, but isn't trying to change it, he's trying to "plus it". 😊

[@jamesmolina3288]

The term OEM+ is what your looking for.

[@karelglasner2673]

Jay Leno is a Pathetic Loser surrounded by his wealth dissing Americans who actually live in this sh*t economy from his Ivory tower wondering why it's such an issue when he feels nothing 😂 C-L-O-W-N

[@karelglasner2673]

Jay Leno is a Pathetic Loser surrounded by his wealth dissing Americans who actually live in this sh*t economy from his Ivory tower wondering why it's such an issue when he feels nothing 😂 C-L-O-W-N

[@karelglasner2673]

Jay Leno is a Pathetic Loser surrounded by his wealth dissing Americans who actually live in this sh*t economy from his Ivory tower wondering why it's such an issue when he feels nothing 😂 C-L-O-W-N

[@bahnrokt]

The law of diminishing returns. You can tweak a car, but going all out with big mods, adding forced induction rarely bears fruit. Sure, you could buy a 2024 GTI and put a big turbo kit, suspension and all the go fast stuff on it, spending an extra $15-20k on it. But that $40k VW with $20k in mods will never be as good as the $60k BMW 2 series you could have bought with the same money. That doesn’t mean, you can’t take that GTI and dial in the suspension for what you do, add a little power here and there. But VERY few of us have the engineering background to actually modify a car into a higher bracket of capability. You may successfully add significant power, but odds are the overall experience and execution of the call will be ruined.

[@ijonus]

This guy is pure gold, best guest on the show ever :) And the car is cool.

[@richardvervoorn6626]

Hey Jay, so sorry to hear of Mavis’ struggles with dementia. I truly wish you both the best as you both handle this challenging illness. It’s true that behind every great man stands a great woman. I’m sure that you will handle this with all the intelligence and grace you have exhibited throughout your career. ALL THE BEST, JAY !

[@robertmardosian727]

You can feel the respect and appreciation Jason has towards Jay. Kind of like the student showing off his child to his mentor. Wonderful segment.

[@gszikora2000]

Jason was an awesome guest on this episode, Good chemistry with Jay Leno. I was smiling the whole time watching, especially during the drive. I always liked the styling of that car, and nice to see an example that was tastefully and conservatively modified.

[@rafaelnubile]

Exactly!

[@bobdobbs6969]

Yeah, that was pretty great. Two car knuckleheads. I built up a Mk3 Jetta 97 over a few years. Each modification was such a huge improvement. But, I still think the best was the short shifter conversion. The stock manual transmission has some kind of clunky shifter mechanism, but it really made a huge difference with new aftermarket hardware. I don't think I could have kept the VW Scirocco stock the way Jason has, so hat's off to him. It's a truly historic vehicle, now.

[@fishhuntadventure]

Ya, I love these kinds of JLG the most.

[@ignacioforrester8791]

What was up with Leno’s comment at the end there about voices going high? Did he feel slighted by being “schooled?” Found it a little odd.

[@michaelwalsh3474]

These two are great together, their timing, the way they play off each other. I hope they have another episode in the future 😃

[@izno73]

I think the 190 2.3-16 needs to be reviewed ;)

[@davidlopez991]

Maybe Jason can inherit Jay's collection or becomes the curator of Jay's cars he certainly has the personality and humor and Jason is toe to toe with Jay knowledge wise

[@Mike44460]

This, without a doubt, is the best one on one Jay has ever done!

[@joeywitt7129]

I'm thinking the same

[@TheInfamousHotRodFarm]

No

[@rpm172]

I bought this car with a 1.8liter engine used in Virginia Beach in 1992 and drove it up and down the Eastern Seaboard for clinical rotations, down to Mexico for a trip, then up the Al-Can to get me to Anchorage where I lived for a few years between med school and residency. The best iteration I had of this car was with studded snowtires, two spares on top with my snowboard and 5 gallon tank of gas (just in case), driving down the Al-Can in December on snowpacked roads for hundreds of miles to rejoin the continental US. The balance and torque steer were so predictable that I could rotate the car into a curve by giving more throttle or lightening off the throttle without altering the steering wheel orientation. It served me well throughout residency at UVa where I sold it. I wish I still had that car today.

[@piotrmalewski8178]

VWs of that era were truly good. Usually they had less power than Italian cars but could do up to 800 thousand kilometers without overhaul. Todays VWs are mostly terrible and to be sure most can't come even close to mileages those old one could.

[@hugoglenn9741]

I had the choice of cars when I was in college, summer of1985, at the Fredericksburg, VA dealer wholesale auction. Two family members were used car dealers and my dad floor planned one of them and helped with car transport on occasion. However, my father was gracious enough to double my savings of $2,300 for a car. I honed in on a TR7 convert and my dad said no way, it’s a piece of junk. Next caught my eye was a Gen 1 Scirocco, then near to it was an ‘82 Gen 2 Scirocco. Won the auction on the Gen 2 at $4,300 just 3 years old and 40K on the Odo. Drove it 200K with synthetic oil and no car payments. I invested the difference of a car payment in the stock market in the late 80s and 90s. Now I’m retired at 47. The ‘82 Gen 2 was a great car in the snow (Colorado school) but was on;y good for 200K, absolutely not 800L Kilometers. However, I now wish I had bought the Gen 1 Scirocco and kept it. They are pricier today than Gen 2

[@user-wl7rb5ri5m]

A close friend of mine owed a ‘76 Scirocco. He worked at NBC and drove it to work. His assigned parking spot was right next to Leno’s. Every time I watched the beginning of the show Jay would drive up and park his car right next to my friend’s Scirocco.

[@rick138]

I had a 78 and it was slower than a Rabbit .

[@davepane7306]

Three cars down was a white corvette... hmm.... interesting.

[@justinschultz4325]

I love it when Jay showcases "common" cars. This was so enjoyable. We'll done Jay and Jason.

[@dallesamllhals9161]

^and you're from? Hmm! "Common" just a word where you live+ ..I guess 😛

[@joshuakhaos4451]

"Common" cars always become iconic and cool years or decades after they stop being common. Everyone knows the Ferrari's and Lambo's will be forever cool, but no one realizes how cool "Common" cars will be a few decades after theyre trashed and on their last legs. The biggest moment it hits you is when you havent seen one in years, and one makes its rare appearance around town. Or someone rolls up in a mint condition one.

[@RamblinAround]

Jason is one of my favorite automotive journalists. He just seems like a great dude.

[@swwiss]

I ❤my 2.0 16v Corrado over the VR6. I’m keeping my 16v forever Only other car I really would want is the Audi Quattro Coupe 1985

[@vldmr_videohead]

He is the best. During his hiatus (after MT) I was flabbergasted with the fact that Jason didn't do KZbin. When he finally did, I became a whole person onсe again lol

[@TheFlyingPLiner]

Met him at the premiere of The Grand Tour in CA. Very cool and chill dude.

[@piixieplayz4303]

I have 2.0 16v too ! but its got a 1.8 t in it and doesn’t go to bad.

[@joep4224]

Jason is incredibly engaging to listen to, he speaks passionately and convincingly. Love his stuff on Hagerty. I'm also sympathetic being on my 9th or so VW (currently a Mk3 VR6, Mk5 R32 and a '69 Beetle). Jay reminds me of my dad, I'd regularly reappear from my bedroom as a kid and be allowed to stay up to watch Jay. What a great combo.

[@jamesmclaughlin1938]

The exterior shots of that car going by are hard to match. What a great looking car.

[@chaseincats]

Jason is my favorite automotive journalist hands down - his videos are a national treasure

[@NavidKhan84]

He’s the best now in the game hands down

[@ddbtube2138]

Try world wonders

[@NavidKhan84]

What I love about Camissa n his Stig is that they are just themselves n does not force to be Clarkson n gang like every other automotive show. That authenticity is refreshing along with the sense of humor n just the format in way he presents the whole thing. It's like the perfect combo btw auto technicality n entertainment factor without being too over bearing. Like a noob would even like it and will get some interesting tit bits. It's a highly consumable format I like the guy from Raitis rides..very passionate. He got that sleek salesman energy lol

[@PyrotechnicMailman]

​@@NavidKhan84Love watching Joe! He's a former professional formula car driver too 🤙🏻 his presentation is great hah

[@NavidKhan84]

@@PyrotechnicMailman yeh def..I love him describe all the details..it ain cringe like Demuro or supercarblody...I loved Smee back in the days but his habit of putting "Smee" Infront of everything triggers me now..every time I hear Smeeusium it puts me in a state of frenzyyyyy! 😂 Joe is like a authentic dude who loves cars n u can feel it..I like that

[@jasonshull3106]

My two favorite car guys, I wish this were a series. It would be epic.

[@joseph-ow1hf]

Jason is a really charming guy. I love his Hagerty episodes.

[@jimsakai]

This was great. My two favorite car personalities together one one show!

[@paulblouin6955]

I have an 87 Scirocco 16v. In its day it punched way above its weight. My first new car was an 88 Scirocco 16V. Lots of fun.

[@chansaechao79]

One of the best EP I've seen yet. Jason is a character you can't forget.

[@PowerslideSWE]

I LOVE how passionate Jason is about the car. ""Please don't touch the car, sir" had me in stictches :D

[@jamesengland7461]

me too 😂

[@lqr824]

"You have insurance, right?" lol

[@stevetheodore_specialtycars]

As a former 3x owner of Sciroccos from my early driving days (culminating in a 1988 16V in Tornado Red), all I can say is that this video meant a whole lot to me. Thanks for sharing the Scirocco passion with Jay in such a wonderful way, and I so love the fact that this is your all-time keeper car. Although I sold mine well over 20 years ago, the memories are forever, and it's the car I first took my wife and I on a date. As I always say within the context of 1980s era Volkswagens, there are Golf/GTI people and Scirocco people, but they often don't mix. I was always very proudly a Scirocco man!

[@JoelCaseyJonesMusic]

My first car was an 84 scirocco and I still miss that car (accident), but now I’m all into GTIs… some of us are BOTH.

[@JasonCammisa]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@drunvert]

How about the Corrado?

[@karelglasner2673]

Jay Leno is a Pathetic Loser surrounded by his wealth dissing Americans who actually live in this sh*t economy from his Ivory tower wondering why it's such an issue when he feels nothing 😂 C-L-O-W-N

[@karelglasner2673]

Jay Leno is a Pathetic Loser surrounded by his wealth dissing Americans who actually live in this sh*t economy from his Ivory tower wondering why it's such an issue when he feels nothing 😂 C-L-O-W-N

[@Pete_Finch]

Jason's been a recognizable name in the automotive journalism scene for a long time, but once he started making Hagerty videos with the wildest production value out there he's now must-watch with every single thing he makes for them

[@christianl.8089]

Great to hear his enthusiasm for the Scirocco! I bought my Scirocco MK2 16V in 1998 and still today its amazing to hop in for a drive, never gets boring. 😍😍😍

[@shaf811]

I never thought this day would ever come my two favourite car collector and journalist. Theses two got great chemistry together, we need more episodes.

[@pissoff234]

Go away.

[@user-vx7vi3vq1c]

I agree, Jason and Jay should do more car videos.

[@Group_Anonymous]

🤣🤣🤣🤡

[@karelglasner2673]

Jay Leno is a Pathetic Loser surrounded by his wealth dissing Americans who actually live in this sh*t economy from his Ivory tower wondering why it's such an issue when he feels nothing 😂 C-L-O-W-N

[@karelglasner2673]

Jay Leno is a Pathetic Loser surrounded by his wealth dissing Americans who actually live in this sh*t economy from his Ivory tower wondering why it's such an issue when he feels nothing 😂 C-L-O-W-N

[@SE-fm2nw]

Once again, Cammisa shows that he is indeed the voice of the "nerd enthusiast". His excitement and love for this car is a treat. What an Icon.

[@lorieorlikowski1003]

These were one of the greatest cars made! It was the first car I ever bought in the 80s and I LOVED that car! My little son used to call it "His bolts wagon" 😊😊

[@ruskijhot9158]

Que guapa es usted! Felicidades!❤

[@josh8344]

I met jason in college when I placed a note on the windshield of the ONLY E30 wagon probably in America around our school at the time. Been friends ever since and such a great person!

[@HoneyTone-TheSearchContinues]

Love the throw away line Jay gives him when Cammisa kids around about insurance for the test drive: “I can cover this.” Timing is everything. 😂

[@filipkonopacki1547]

Jay is a comedian by trade and a car guy by nature. Jason - a car guy by trade and a comedian by nature. What a combo!

[@bobdobbs6969]

The funny part is the amount of bickering over the trade. I don't think Jason would take cash for his baby. He'd have to get one of Leno's prized possessions in return.

[@lesflynn4455]

Very well said Sir.@@filipkonopacki1547

[@nickbrown7990]

I'm not sure Jason's brain would survive A) damage to his baby and B) caused by Jay Leno

[@lesflynn4455]

@@filipkonopacki1547 Well said mate.

[@Ken-th7yl]

Oh man, I owned a Scirocco just like this in black, used, when I was in college '97-'98. It was old by then, but absolutely loved it.

[@NeroVingian40]

I love Jason, the guy is just so entertaining to see him talk about cars. Thank you for having him, Jay! 😊

[@andyx2]

Two automotive titans together. Doesn't get much better than this.

[@FYMASMD]

Camissa is no where near a “titan”. What a joke. 🙄

[@omegaplumbing]

@@FYMASMDI had to chuckle also...

[@sneakersonfeet9045]

@@FYMASMDnot yet but he will be, he does fantastic work

[@mikehawk4455]

@@FYMASMDhe is huge in the car reviewing world. No need to be such a hater

[@TheCompyshop]

@@FYMASMD You're joking right? The dude is one of the best automotive journalists of our time. His pieces are some of the best and most fun to watch out of anything out there.

[@randomkoreanguy]

I love how passionate and honest Jason is about his absolute love for his Scirocco and it really comes through when he talks about it, in his expressions. You can really see how much the car genuinely means to him and the way Jay completely understands, it just makes for a fantastic episode. Loved it. The car really comes alive with both of them in it.

[@richardpereira7611]

Very nice car. I owned one of those but in black. I also enjoyed my 1984 GTI which was modified. So glad to see this beautiful vehicle still alive in someone's heart.

[@jakesinn1785]

You both are my favorite car guys ever! Listening to you two guys talk shop is such a joy! Thank you so much for all of your content!

[@BILLYBOBB3080]

Jason is giving Jay a history lesson. It is a great day in the car world .

[@Flies2FLL]

I had an '85 Scirocco Turbo. These were 8 valve 1.8 liter engines with a dealer installed turbo kit that was covered under the Volkswagen warranty. It made 6 psi, and had about 130 hp, but also 150 ft/lb of torque. Total bottle rocket and faster than the 16 valve cars. I had problems with the exhaust pipe since there was no flex coupling. I wish I still had it, it was VERY well built!

[@dipren443]

Callaway kit I assume?

[@ibidu1]

Yup the calloway turbo kits

[@user-ov9rj6ze7v]

I put a try-y header and a stainless steel flex. 2-1/4 auto tech exhaust. My dad called it a pissed off weedeater with a five speed. Oh yeah, and I change the cam and sprocket. It was so fun .

[@Flies2FLL]

@@dipren443 No, these were produced by a company called Jackman Racing and sold to Volkswagen. Non intercooled, IHI RHB5 air cooled turbo. This was covered under the warranty, VW never had any official connection to Callaway. Callaway provided kits to owners only.

[@verbotn]

@@ibidu1 I once test-drove a cabriolet that had the Callaway turbo kit, but it wasn't for me. I would have driven a Scirocco to that test drive.

[@SkyOctopus1]

Always a pleasure. Erudite, entertaining, humble, educational. I'm not a car guy, but I'm always glad to watch these.

[@ksoup0925]

Thank you for doing this episode! My very first car was a 1975 Scirocco! Hated that car but loved it too. It was 10 years old and ragged out but still fun to drive!

[@BurmaJ]

Mk1 and Mk2 Sciroccos were foundational in my lust for sporting hatchbacks. Beautiful design.

[@Daemonarch2k6]

German here. Jason has fantastic knowledge of these cars. One of my most beloved cars i had from 1992-2000... It was a Scirocco GTX-II. 112hp engine. Maybe it was the nostalgia of the youth, but i still miss this car. I even lost my photos of it somehow. Today they became so rare and expensive, that i can't afford one anymore. Back in the days, you got some for a box of beer or 500 marks for a nice one.

[@jonathanhowe2652]

👍 Brit here, I had an 87 scirocco GTX Mk II 112hp - still the car I had most fun in… I was waiting for the exhaust rasp on the 2nd - 3rd upshift at the redline - 6300rpm as recall - but no I didn’t hear it… that’ll be the upgraded engine and exhaust but still great nostalgia - miss that car so much it only cost £1000 in 91 with 100k miles on it - unfortunately stolen and insurance write off😢 great memories

[@DxModel219]

The 16V Scirroco was my favorite car in the 80s. I’ve always dreamt of getting one and now that I can afford one, they are so rare and impossible to find.

[@HendrickT-bi4iw]

@@jonathanhowe2652 Interesting you say that, as I'm from Ireland and back in the early 90's my Uncle had a black GTX that also got stolen and was never seen again. But that car probably made the best noise I've ever heard from a 4cyl at full chat. They were awesome cars and great value on the 2nd hand market for a long time.

[@jonathanhowe2652]

@@HendrickT-bi4iw that’s a shame but they were so easy to break into that when mine was recovered (joy riders) it literally had “see how easy it is” graffiti’d down the side… the worst part of that sorry tale is that I went from my favourite ever car to my least favourite ever car - a Ford Orion 😩

[@johnbb99]

I had a Mk1 Golf GTi (1800) (Mars Red, OF COURSE! :) ). I loved that car and I wish I still had it. Not as stylish as the Sirocco (I suppose, but still a great look) but just as much fun. As Jason says, it would be doing around 4,000 rpm at 70 mph - not good on a long motorway journey, and that's what caused me to sell it. (Damn long-distance relationships!)

[@ggjindrak]

I've owned many VWs. My favorite was an '85 Scirocco that my best friend and I passed back and forth whenever one of us owed the other one money. That car was part of my life.

[@masi992]

Cammisa is my spirit animal! Good to see someone who loves hatchs as much as I do! Loved this! Great car!

[@davidsobel3303]

I love it when Jay hits that perfect RPM whine and smiles and says "I like it!"

[@alexandravisnick]

We need more episodes of Two Jays One Coupe! Honestly though these two have great chemistry and I could watch them all day.

[@JW20236]

Haha! I see what you did there.

[@buckesmalls]

We had an 85 when I was a kid. I loved that car. I still love Scirocco's and always will.

[@user-dr5ou4bj4y]

I'll say it again...AMAZING VIDEO! I keep watching it because is reminds me of my lowly 1985 8 valve. Loved that car...SO MUCH LOVE!!!

[@papasquat355]

This is one of my favorite episodes. Jason and Jay seem like old friends out for a ride. Good chemistry between these two.

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

Proud Scirocco owner here. Thank you for doing this. I totally understand why so many people never experienced these, especially the muscle car crowd. But when I bring my 1979 Scirocco to car shows it always gets a lot of comments and the stories start flowing. Even the people who never drove one knew somebody who had one. Fantastic cars.

[@i976scirocco3]

Thanks for keeping it on the road Bro !

[@sporkeh90]

This is all location though, in Europe these don't get any attention at all. If you bring a Chevrolet C20 anywhere tho you get people taking pictures and asking you about it, while it would be just another square body in the states. They are beautiful cars though! Glad to hear people still keep them in good condition and on the road.

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

@@sporkeh90 Nice C20's attract a crowd here in the States now, too. 😄 They're starting to sell for a lot of money.

[@KurtI2525]

My friend Danny had one, and let me drive it now and then and it was awesome.

[@KurtI2525]

@@sporkeh90in 1972, my dad was sent to Germany for work and he had his beloved 67 Impala shipped over there. In the world of Mercs, Porsches, BMWs, Audis, and tons of other European makes, EVERYBODY slowed down, stopped, gawked, asked questions, even took pictures. Turns out, after three months, it wasn’t working out, my dad got pissed, and quit. He sold his Impala to a German car. It for a huge profit and we went back home to Cali. Once back, he got a new job and bought a BMW E9, which got him a lot of looks and compliments here.

[@mainey1512]

Back in the early 2000s in NZ, I loved my mk3 GTI 16V. Yeah, it might not have had the turbo or the v-tec like a lot of my friends JDM cars. But, damn! It was fun on our small, winding country roads. Lowered slightly with bilstein shocks, it handled like a go-kart and always made me smile. The scirocco and the corrado were always a dream of mine to own. Ahhh those were the days.

[@jamesrobert4106]

Wonderful to see this pair having a blast. This and the 87 MK2 Golf 16v were superb cars. I have still never owned the Golf at 48 years old. They are rare in the UK now.

[@Santerianumero1]

This is what i love about Jason Camisa. He knows the nuances of the history behind vehicles. I love the details. Jay kinda slighted him when hes explaining the kink. Yes, Jay is a car guy and a gearhead but Jason is that, plus a knowledge and automotive history buff. He is a true automotive connoisseur.

[@htimsid]

What do you mean by 'kinda slighted him'?

[@Santerianumero1]

@@htimsid perhaps using slighted was too harsh. Jay just dismissed Jason's extremely detailed explanation when he replies with "that was more information than I needed to know".

[@zachhoward9099]

@@htimsidI think he was meaning Jay kinda blew off his historical background that Jason poured his heart into giving which let’s be honest he kinda did

[@Calvin-xp4qp]

I owned a new '87 Scirocco 16V. It is the only car I wish I still had, loved it!

[@Nonakame]

My gf in the 80s had one of these MK2s and I had a MK 1 Scirocco. Hers was a lot quicker than mine until I swapped in a junkyard GTI motor. I miss that car so much. And the catastrophic transaxle failure is a life changing event. It was the reason the car got totaled out. Trans seized and one of the stub axles let go. Off into the woods. Lucky to be here still. Great video, as always! These two should definitely do more together!

[@Dzidekification]

I used to drive Sirocco with one central wiper. "Silver bullet" was it's nick name. I loved it. Thank you both Jay and Jason for bringing back good memories.

[@BOOSTEDDUDE]

Wow, amazingly clean example of this awesome car! I bought a used turbo 16v 88 Scirocco back in 2000. It had a slight exhaust leak but it pulled nice. I took it up to the resorts snowboarding a few times and it was great in the high country! Mine also had the battery relocated to the rear. I had what looked to be the same front strut bar this one. It had H&R springs with Bilstein struts and handled really good. Mine also had power steering deleted which was good for this light car. I only probably drove it 1 or 2 years before I had to part with it because the exhaust leak got really bad. I also had an 87 16v Jetta for 10 years and lots of miles. I had a Techtonic exhaust and I an intake. Jason knows so much about this car it's mind blowing! That's crazy the transmission went out and locked up! So scary! I never heard of that issue and was lucky it didn't happen to my 16v's! Surprised VW didn't have any lawsuits from that issue. It seemed like it took a while for Jay to really warm up to it around 24:40.

[@Z-Twinturbo]

Camisa & Jay Leno in the same room. It can only be a good episode!

[@doomerconsumer]

please have Jason back on. you two are the perfect pairing of enthusiasm & great car loving spirit

[@josephhruby3225]

Sciracco makes Jay grin . . . Mission accomplished. This man is the querkiest of car guys . He's fantastic !

[@brianach1817]

Cammisa and his Scirocco, me and my 1973 2002Tii. #1 is #1. A memory structure of love.

[@homeslice1958]

As someone who absolutely adores early water-cooled Volkswagens, this was a rare treat. They're often overlooked, and they don't get a lot of respect in automotive enthusiast circles, but they're just unpretentious, enjoyable cars that are a blast to drive. As the owner of a 1984 Jetta GLI with a 2.0 liter 16V, it was a joy to see Jason open Jay's eyes to the thrill of a 16V Scirocco. Well done!

[@bcab7955]

I had an 8v 1985 Jetta back in high school and my friend fell in love with it, bought himself an 87 GLI 16v. My next car was an 1990 G60 Corrado, love the Mark 1/2 era.

[@AB0BA_69]

Seeing Jason on Jay's show is an absolute treat!! Congrats, Jason!!

[@basshead.]

Nah, it isn't. I want to see Scotty Kilmer on Jay's show.

[@granjagan]

I have one of the Sciroccos, from the first phase, first year of the MkII with just a windshield wiper blade, it's a Gti ,1600cc with 110cv and almost no brakes (by modern standarts...) but i love it, it's some kind of a karting experience. I bought it in 1998 and in very bad condition with 157.00kms and I made total rebuid, it currently has 407.00kms, runs on the second engine and will soon take on the second gearbox. It has already crossed 5 European countries, it shares its daily life with an Audi Coupé Gt (the poor man's quattro) and an Audi 100C3 Avant and every time I drive it in Lisbon or do a Lisbon Porto (300kms) on national roads by night a smiles appear on my face. I only regret changing the color, it was gold and now it's dark blue, it's that saying "if youth only knew and if old age could"

[@remy2824]

More of that duo. Jason is a joy to listen to.

[@alexv5261]

I remember the Scirocco. I wanted one back then.

[@DJW56]

I had a 1983 Scirocco. I remember my then girlfriend said, "You love your car more than me" I responded, .....," Yes" 🤣

[@beermanuk]

I wanted one when I was a kid. I still want one now.

[@jamespaul2587]

​@@DJW56I guess it lasted longer than her? 😊

[@DJW56]

@@jamespaul2587 --- Yes. Until I totalled it!!! 😖😖 I was young & foolish. 🤣

[@jamespaul2587]

@DJW56 so like your girlfriend, it was great while it lasted? 😊

[@BrakRulesAll]

I owned a 16V for a decade, and it's really hard to explain to anyone who hasn't owned or at least driven one, but these cars have a certain soul that just makes for an incredible driving experience. Back in the '90s there was a large group of us who communicated via an internet mailing list (before the days of forums), which Jason was also a member of. Good times!

[@dogger37JC]

Fun motor

[@rebeltvr6046]

The 90's Integra was the same way. Cars with soul. Now cars are so heavy you lose that...except for maybe the Miata.

[@griffins750]

@@rebeltvr6046 GR86, and Miata

[@rebeltvr6046]

@@griffins750 And the Porsche Cayman, but that's more expensive

[@itsFrankyboy]

My absolute favorite car! My ‘74 and my ‘80. Wish I still had mine. So glad to see this and have Jay take an interest in.

[@roberthein2156]

Always enjoy Jay’s Persona, as any conversation, laid back wit, humor. Impressive knowledge on cars/motor bikes. He sold me into this, years back. As he sat in the interview chair, for Johnny. He told about how he helped his dad buy a car. Asked if he could put a few options on it, dad let him. Until it arrived, Dad didn’t know this ? Great story. Wish Jay would air this ? Understand why we Love 💕 Him.

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

Well I was never interested in a Scirocco...until I saw Jason´s passion for it. Great story!!! Jay is a legend and Jason is an icon - both bond over a Volkswagen...only in the car world. I get goosebumps.Thank you so much!!!!

[@ruk2023--]

I loved mine and it was nowhere near as nice as this one. They were just cheap old VW's in England at the time I had one.

[@jameson6930]

Sport rabbit/golf right

[@ruk2023--]

@@jameson6930 I’m British so it’s a vw golf over here my friend

[@ChadHargis]

I owned a 1990 Corrado and always loved the Scirocco and GTI. Jason and Jay need to do more videos together.

[@likeatree-ei8it]

My dad had a 90 hunter green one too. He did some mods on his and let me borrow it occasionally. It could fly on the hwy.

[@dabz3432]

I smell a roadtrip, an epic cross country with Jay & Jason with all the trimmings! It's the perfect time too, they have great chemistry and they bring an interesting mix of generations/experiences...would be a wonderful (funnny) way to capture the automotive history in the US and perhaps even beyond.

[@vladimirchervenkov6949]

These two are great. I saw this video in my recs and watched the whole thing at once. Amazing

[@wyattbreedlove7001]

Knowing how Jason is about his scirocco and who gets to drive it makes this episode that much more special ❤️

[@erik9108]

Could not have been more enjoyable to watch. I laughed with Jason mentioned turbo charging - my dad had a '76 Scirocco that he autocrossed and it had a non-intercooled turbo kit that eventually caught fire and destroyed the car. He's still modifying cars at 82 years old.

[@andrerodriguez7603]

And I bet if you ask him about that 76 Scirocco. It was the best driving car he ever had.

[@shawnblatter1732]

Two of my absolute favorite car personalities. So happy to see this!

[@justinw7756]

Legendary episode. Absolutely loved this. Thanks jay for bringing Jason on. He is my favorite auto journalist of this era. Well done

[@freakngroovn]

I've got an 88 GTI 16V I bought in 88 while in the Navy. I drove all up and down the East Coast for duty and leave and Mr. Cammisa is spot on about the 4 grand at 70 mph. I love my GTI. Four different people have driven it since 88. Another reason Jason's my fave American car guy.

[@zoti]

My 88 Vanagon is the same. 70mph at 4000RPM.

[@billirish5893]

I miss my 88 GTI.

[@billb.2673]

I remember seeing the GTI, GLI, and Scirocco with those red 16V badges and tear drop rims when I was in high school and used to think "WOW, I need that!"

[@Snagman67]

87’ Scirocco was my first back in 94’! I felt so cool driving around in that back then!

[@robertrishel3685]

I loved mine!!!! I sure miss that car!!!!! Liftoff oversteer FTW!!!!!! Those things could be so quick on a tight back road!!!! They rotated like clockwork: initiate turn, lift throttle, car rotates, back on throttle and it pulls out beautifully!!!! So much fun to drive! In the rain, the snow, bring it.

[@larryhankins3586]

I had a 79' first gen Scirocco, and I loved that car, wish I still had it today. It was a blast to drive, it is the only car I have ever owned that when ever you met another Scirocco, we always waved to each other.

[@zenfort]

Yes I bought my '78 as a leftover in '79. Still had to pay full sticker but got the dealer to put on the set of competition anti-sway bars off of there race setup Scirocco. Added a Flex-Dam front spoiler. That car was so much fum - 4 wheel drifting in total control.

[@colindevelin9308]

I also had a '79, and my brother had an '88 16v. As Jeremy Clarkson said about his MK1, that car didn't spark my love for cars, but it cemented it. Still my favorite car, though I haven't driven one in 30 years or so.

[@likeatree-ei8it]

I had a 81 Scirocco s. Now I have a new golf r.

[@spsciroccomk2]

I have had many Scirocco's and still own the first one I bought in 1999, a 1985 Wolfsburg example that has gone under extensive modifications and continues to evolve.

[@Flies2FLL]

I had an '85 Scirocco turbo in Rock Gray Metallic, the best color I have ever seen.

[@crherniman]

I imagine you're in touch with a bunch of Scirocco groups/people. Do you have any idea where I could find a Kamei X1 front and rear bumper lip? Even broken or damaged. I need them for my 83 Silver California edition.

[@STho205]

​@@Flies2FLL mine was the same Rock Grey color. The black interior looks identical to his.

[@Bawla187]

I luv'd the Scirroco Wlfsburg edtn.

[@pywaketpilot]

My dad bought an 81S new in 1981. A few years later when I got my licence, I bought a 78. And then another. And then a friend bought a 79 and we drove it from Boston to San Francisco. He ended up buying an 80S when he found out the brake lines on the 79 would cost more to replace that to just buy another car. He sold it to me a couple years later for $300, and I drove it around California before driving it back to Boston. I finally gave it away because it needed a bunch of work and I didn''t have the time to work on it. I'd kill to have another one again. Best car ever.

[@NoBodY202four]

I’ve owned 3 Scirocco’s and moved from MI to AZ across country in one. lol, I also had 2 GTI’s from the 80’s. I’ve loved every mile I’ve ever driven in those cars!!! ❤❤❤

[@ergodoy7741]

Jason is such a joy to watch. There's such tools on the show sometimes, so full of themselves but Jason has lived, and you can see he loves this car not because it is a status symbol but because it is a car he has a history with, and he still loves it even though it tried to kill him.

[@redmontgarage8181]

Still have my 87 16v, bought it in 1998. Still my favorite car. Great to see that people with a huge experience in automobile appreciate this little car.

[@scottimusgarrett15]

Two absolute masters of their automotive craft. These two have forgotten more about cars than I'll ever know! Such a great way to start my Monday! And, of all the cars these two could review, they chose Cammisa's OG Scirocco. I love it! Thank you to Jason for bringing out one of my teenage lust objects, and to Jay and the Crew for another great episode! Also, bring Jason back for more visits!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@JasonCammisa]

Thanks!

[@scottimusgarrett15]

@@JasonCammisa no, thank you! I've been reading/listening/watching your stuff since the "beginning", and have always loved your dry humour and writing style. Keep on keepin' on, dude!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@bobcoats2708]

⁠​⁠@@JasonCammisaThank you, Jason. You guys play off of each other perfectly. You share a love for cars and a wicked sense of humor. I hope you guys will do it again sometime. I’ll be watching 😉

[@user-vx7vi3vq1c]

@@JasonCammisaBig fan. My first car was a 1979 Rabbit Mk1. I always wanted a Scirocco. Great video.

[@johnhannibalsmith5386]

@@JasonCammisa You and the Scirocco put on a great show and made this episode particularly enjoyable. You did wonderfully.

[@spprof]

My first car at 16 years old was a 10 year old 1975 Scirocco. My dream car is still that 75 Scirocco.

[@scottrose8417]

What a nice friendly guy ; ) My first car I purchased was a 79 also silver. Used to start it with alligator clips under the dash. Loved that car!

[@deicide3821]

I love Jason, he's the reason I am here watching this. The way he speaks about his Scirocco is the way I feel about my Mk3 Jetta VR6. When I get out my 98 Jetta and go into the store I look back at her, I didn't do that with my 5 series BMW except when i first got it, or my Foxbody Mustang or my B5 Audi S4. I did a Recaro Trophipes front seat swap (I made the DIY on vortex originally back in the day to mount them to a mk3) and a TON of other work. All 3 of my kids came home in my Jetta and also had fond memories.

[@andrewlewis4253]

I use Vortex as an archive for all the crap I do so I can go back and look when I need to remember something. Vortex will never die!!

[@starseeddeluxe]

What is Vortex? Is that a car website? I'm confused.@@andrewlewis4253

[@starseeddeluxe]

Thanks for sharing about your Mk3 Jetta. I once bought a 1979 Audi Fox GTI, silver with leather interior, it was one of only 500 imported into the USA, and it was in absolutely mint condition with a high gloss on the paint. Someone had blown the 1.7L engine at some point and it was sitting in the driveway abandoned in a very remote tiny town. My Fox had round headlights (not square) and was the last of the round headlight body style, and it was one of the most beautiful cars that Audi ever made, it was a 2 door with perfect proportions. I spent months working on it, and finally got it driving with a new 1.8L engine out of the junkyard. After only about 5 days of driving it in town, I pulled out in front of someone and totaled the car. To this day I feel deeply wounded and traumatized from destroying that rare Audi Fox. I only paid $500 for it, but it was a priceless gem. If you've ever lost something that was dear to your heart, then you know the feeling. It feels like an attack--some force did not want me to be happy.

[@rlfmichigan]

Had a non--16v Scirroco, stick, that i loved way back in mid 80s. Drove it into a thru water across the road that was only a few inches deep.....turned out to be deeper and engine siezed and new-old replacement into the engine bay. Put a trailer hitch on it and pulled a u-haul from Michigan to Tucson....for school.....with no problems. Used to drive it up to Summer Haven at 8000 ft on Mt. Lemon late at night and then rocket down the two lane winding to the bottom. no guardrails. not entirely sure how i am still here to type this, but....here i am talking about my favorite car. I wish....I wish....I wish...I still had it.

[@MichaelNoche1]

My first car was a ‘84 Scirocco. Loved that ride! I wish I still had it.

[@joncoward2122]

My first new car was a 1978 Scirocco "Sidewinder II". Traded in my 64 1/2 Mustang fastback which went straight into the nearest ditch every time it rained or snowed. The VW was a blast to drive but was a nightmare to maintain, you needed an automotive electrician on hand at all times. My current daily driver is a 2012 GTI, also a blast to drive and totally reliable. Thanks for the memories, Jay!!

[@thejoshbtv]

There are no better edited videos than the ones Hagarty makes with Cammisa. They are truly works of art.

[@ruk2023--]

I've got James Cameron on the phone. He says no.

[@FYMASMD]

You are delusional.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

👋🤣👍”Don’t touch it!” Boy Jay Lenno retrieved his hand so quickly! It had me laughing so hard! 😂he looked serious too!!

[@maartenmaarten5510]

It was so uncomfortable :-(

[@mybusiness6125]

These two have great chemistry together. And deep but different knowledge. I'd watch a show with the two of them reviewing cars all day. And as someone whose first car was an 8v GTI I love the scirocco!

[@ucrazykid]

I love this car! Haven’t seen one is so long. The girl next door to me in the dorms had a black 16v with a bumping Alpine stereo. It was SO cool in 1989!

[@zanderxymox]

My first car that I had was a 1988 Scirocco 16V, my dad said it was mine as long as I paid to fix and learn how to work on it, and drive it because it's manual. After about $10k, 2 motors, 3 transmissions, and various CIS-E problems I still have it, and it is my favorite car. It is the one that always makes me smile when I drive it, even if I know it's probably going to break again 🤣

[@dogger37JC]

Good old CIS something I don’t miss

[@nitinj1234]

So much "chemistry", you and Jason are like father and son. Perfect balance of the love of cars and comedy. Please more videos together.

[@petertwiss356]

My very first car at 16 yrs old was a Scirocco. 1996 ... what a great time.

[@HarryHipster]

As a German from Düsseldorf, I'm NOT amused about the Cologne number plate... - just kidding, old city rivalry. Jason presents himself as a great guy - humble, funny and well-informed! I love how he also mentions the German horsepower which is different. One reason was: In the early 80's we didn't have a catalytic converter. After Volkswagen integrated one in the mid Eighties, horsepower figure of the GTI 16V fell from 139 to 129. I had the pleasure to drive in one of the non-restricted versions, but it was a Golf, not a Scirocco. At that time, these were light and agile rocket ships on every road, especially the Autobahn. What's so good about these is that they are solid (except some rust), reliable (except the valves and timing belt) and practical with some space and cargo area. The leather seats were quite good and special. They had a version where the black leather front seats were produced by Recaro. My son still has them in his mid-90's VW Polo with just 75 hp but it runs like hell. Nice episode which brings back some memories.

[@Yetr]

I have to say, Jason's passion for the Scirocco is contagious. Love seeing the enthusiasm and the knowledge he brings to the table. Great video, Jay!

[@jeffosim8789]

I had a friend that was in the Navy in California from 1985 till the late 80’s and he had purchased a Scirocco, I don’t remember the year , he showed me a picture once. He was the typical Wild Navy guy got drunk and in a serious accident with it totaling it and being put in the Brig for this. He always talked about that car and how much he liked it and wanted another one. I never absorbed the specifics he mentioned cause I was all American muscle car only then . He always wanted another one cause he liked it so much, he would have loved to see this video, but regrettably he passed away early at 39 years old in 2006 and never got another one. Thanks for giving me an education on what I couldn’t appreciate on this car years ago and getting to actually see and hear one. 😊

[@Jkis1971]

In 1991 I loved VW's. I found a 1987 1/2 Scirocco 16V at a local Honda dealership. I never heard of it. I didn't even know how to drive a manual transmission but I bought it anyway. This car will always be my first love.

[@jncg2311]

That's it. I'm getting mine sorted out this year. I have an early mk.2 with the base spec 1.5l engine but I think Jason was a little wide of the mark with his description of the engine. Mine is over square and though not a high performance example, it's the sweetest, most free revving little thing, with over 190k miles and plenty more to come. It loves to be driven hard and rewards you for doing it. I have a nice GTI engine I could put in the car but I can't bring myself to do it. I've had the car over 20 years, off the road for half of that though so the time has come to get it sorted and back together. Thanks Jason and Jay, just the encouragement I needed.