kboytzun
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3VWSP29M21M019229
current mileage 260323 11/29/2017
Very reliable mechanically maintained mostly by paramedic who is local to area. Third owner, bought 2005. Selling because wifey wanted new suv so...
Here's the list:
Oil & filter changed every 10k miles using synthetic oil Mobil 1 TDT 5w40 or Rotella T synthetic 5w40
charcoal cabin filters replaced regularly (usually once a year)
New Tires @ 257453 miles (only 2870 miles on them) Yokohama AVID Touring-S @ TireDiscounters
Battery only a year old: autocraft gold battery group size 94R
tranmission upgraded to 5-Speed Manual about 10k miles ago by Louisville tdiclub member mechanic
Car was painted summer 2015 -- no rust before new paint.
minor issues:
cruise control doesn't work but laptop analysis says it should.
driver's window works but you have to use control to close it as it pops back up.
stereo needs updating
knob to control power mirrors is broken again (my knee bumps it perfectly
)
Chronological Order of Service (Purchased car 2005):
100k mile Long-LIfe Timing belt installed @ 175k miles approx by Volks Doctor in Louisville around November 2005
November 2005 Panzer Plate Heavy Duty Aluminum Skid Plate Kit installed.
2005-2010: regular maintenance (oil, filters, etc.) yearly. intake manifold cleaned by replacing it; flushed coolant;
rear brakes with new rotors-pads @ 215k miles May 2010
alternator 90amp August 2010 $234 (lifetime warranty have receipt) @ approx 216k miles August 2010
MAF, serpentine belt tensioner, injector lines -- replaced @ 218k Feb 2011
front brakes new rotors-ceramic pads @ 225k November 2011
Bilstein TC Shocks/Struts w/mounts/bolts; new lower control arms and ball joints; Replaced stripped left front upper slider pin; glowplug harness & #2 glowplug; new axel & transmission mount bolts -- installed @ 225k December 2011
motor, transmission, dogbone mounts; both emergencey brake cables; bleed brakes including ABS computer bleed--installed @ 225k December 2011
interjector lines & vacumm pump seal @ 232k December 2012
new E Code headlights (awesome lights); replace serpentine tensioner @ 245k August 2014
windshield wiper regulator replaced @ 246k October 2014
5 speed transmission installed including 1 x Sachs G60/VR6 Clutch & Flywheel Kit; Rear Mainshaft Seal --work done in Louisville by renowned tdiclub member mechanic July 2015 approx @ 250k miles
Exterior Painted approx July 2015
fixmyvw.com glove box hinge kit; passenger window regulator @ 252k October 2015
Fast Enough Performance: drivers side window regulator; cabin air filter; @ 258k July 2017
latest oil change @ 259,441 miles October 2017 Rotella T synthetic 5w40, filter, etc.
That's it. It's a great car!
Kerry.
current mileage 260323 11/29/2017
Very reliable mechanically maintained mostly by paramedic who is local to area. Third owner, bought 2005. Selling because wifey wanted new suv so...
Here's the list:
Oil & filter changed every 10k miles using synthetic oil Mobil 1 TDT 5w40 or Rotella T synthetic 5w40
charcoal cabin filters replaced regularly (usually once a year)
New Tires @ 257453 miles (only 2870 miles on them) Yokohama AVID Touring-S @ TireDiscounters
Battery only a year old: autocraft gold battery group size 94R
tranmission upgraded to 5-Speed Manual about 10k miles ago by Louisville tdiclub member mechanic
Car was painted summer 2015 -- no rust before new paint.
minor issues:
cruise control doesn't work but laptop analysis says it should.
driver's window works but you have to use control to close it as it pops back up.
stereo needs updating
knob to control power mirrors is broken again (my knee bumps it perfectly
)Chronological Order of Service (Purchased car 2005):
100k mile Long-LIfe Timing belt installed @ 175k miles approx by Volks Doctor in Louisville around November 2005
November 2005 Panzer Plate Heavy Duty Aluminum Skid Plate Kit installed.
2005-2010: regular maintenance (oil, filters, etc.) yearly. intake manifold cleaned by replacing it; flushed coolant;
rear brakes with new rotors-pads @ 215k miles May 2010
alternator 90amp August 2010 $234 (lifetime warranty have receipt) @ approx 216k miles August 2010
MAF, serpentine belt tensioner, injector lines -- replaced @ 218k Feb 2011
front brakes new rotors-ceramic pads @ 225k November 2011
Bilstein TC Shocks/Struts w/mounts/bolts; new lower control arms and ball joints; Replaced stripped left front upper slider pin; glowplug harness & #2 glowplug; new axel & transmission mount bolts -- installed @ 225k December 2011
motor, transmission, dogbone mounts; both emergencey brake cables; bleed brakes including ABS computer bleed--installed @ 225k December 2011
interjector lines & vacumm pump seal @ 232k December 2012
new E Code headlights (awesome lights); replace serpentine tensioner @ 245k August 2014
windshield wiper regulator replaced @ 246k October 2014
5 speed transmission installed including 1 x Sachs G60/VR6 Clutch & Flywheel Kit; Rear Mainshaft Seal --work done in Louisville by renowned tdiclub member mechanic July 2015 approx @ 250k miles
Exterior Painted approx July 2015
fixmyvw.com glove box hinge kit; passenger window regulator @ 252k October 2015
Fast Enough Performance: drivers side window regulator; cabin air filter; @ 258k July 2017
latest oil change @ 259,441 miles October 2017 Rotella T synthetic 5w40, filter, etc.
That's it. It's a great car!
Kerry.
