Considering purchase

ldcemtp

New member
Joined
Jan 17, 2008
Location
Tennessee
TDI
none
I am thinking about buying a 2002 Jetta GLS TDi, they are asking 11,800 for the car. It has 77000 miles on it, looks good on the internet but is 300 miles from me. I can't find one for sale locally. It is automatic with sunroof and lots of equipment, no leather. If I go buy this car am I getting ripped, what should I check out before buying. In other words HELP....
 

alphaseinor

TDI Innovator, Gone but Not Forgotten
Joined
Jul 30, 2006
Location
Denton, TX
TDI
'03 Jetta TDI 780,000 miles (totaled out), 01 Audi TT 225 Quattro 230,000 Miles (runs great!), 00 Cabreetle Beetle dash, ALH & MK4 harness Swap
expect to do a timing belt change, the limit is 5 years/80,000 miles on most of the '02 models

the automatics don't get near the mileage of the 5 speed (about 34-38 on the highway versus 45-50 with the stick) and they can be trouble prone, or the most wonderful transmission you've ever driven.

See if there's someone in the area that can take a look at the car... check the trusted mechanics thread.
 
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