Fixmy59bug
Veteran Member
I am looking at two different TDI’s and need some opinions on which would be the better buy.
Car #1 - 2002 Jetta TDI automatic. 53k miles. Sat in a field for the last 3 or 4 years. Literally a little old lady car. Minor damage on passenger side. Front bumper needs reattached. Timing belt presumed never replaced. Needs core support, needs suspension bushings replaced, needs turbo cleaned (best case scenario) / replaced (worst case scenario), and all fluids need replaced.
Car #2 - 2005 Passat TDI Automatic. 194k miles. Daily driven and well maintained. I haven’t checked it out yet, but let’s assume it doesn’t need much. Pictures make it look in pretty good condition. Here’s the catch... salvage title. Seller says it is a stolen recovery out of Arizona. AZ does allow insurance to brand cars as salvage if stolen recovery.
Car #1 - 2002 Jetta TDI automatic. 53k miles. Sat in a field for the last 3 or 4 years. Literally a little old lady car. Minor damage on passenger side. Front bumper needs reattached. Timing belt presumed never replaced. Needs core support, needs suspension bushings replaced, needs turbo cleaned (best case scenario) / replaced (worst case scenario), and all fluids need replaced.
Car #2 - 2005 Passat TDI Automatic. 194k miles. Daily driven and well maintained. I haven’t checked it out yet, but let’s assume it doesn’t need much. Pictures make it look in pretty good condition. Here’s the catch... salvage title. Seller says it is a stolen recovery out of Arizona. AZ does allow insurance to brand cars as salvage if stolen recovery.