Package 2 vs special edition

banshee365 · Dec 12, 2017

Hey boys and girls. I’ve been thinking I may as well drive a BRM myself after working on a few somewhat extensively. I had my heart set on a loaded package 2 preferably with some issues to lower the price. I missed one the other day by one day but it just wasn’t meant to be.

I’ve come across a car with a head issue that appears to be a special edition. I think it’s pretty much a package 1 with leather wrapped multi-function wheel and diesel badges on the fender.

How is the desirability of this trim compared to a loaded package 2? KBB shows the special edition as the most valuable but that doesn’t make much sense to me.

aja8888 · Dec 12, 2017

banshee365 said:
Hey boys and girls. I’ve been thinking I may as well drive a BRM myself after working on a few somewhat extensively. I had my heart set on a loaded package 2 preferably with some issues to lower the price. I missed one the other day by one day but it just wasn’t meant to be.
I’ve come across a car with a head issue that appears to be a special edition. I think it’s pretty much a package 1 with leather wrapped multi-function wheel and diesel badges on the fender.
How is the desirability of this trim compared to a loaded package 2? KBB shows the special edition as the most valuable but that doesn’t make much sense to me.

2005.5 & 2006 TDI's are about 13 years old and value is mostly dependent on miles on the car, overall condition, and documented maintenance history. Package 1 Vs. Package 2 options are not a huge selling point. As a matter of fact, that zoned climate control can be a PIA once it decides to quit working.

If I was to buy another MKV, I would look for a clean "base" model and buy the best condition one. But that's just me.

crazyrunner33 · Dec 12, 2017

Ditto. I specifically sought out one that was in good condition and without a sunroof to leak.

relumalutan · Dec 12, 2017

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a5/2005-2006-VW-Jetta-TDI-buying-guide.htm

banshee365 · Dec 12, 2017

Thanks for the comments. I've obviously read the MTD guide. I've been around these cars a little while.

I can understand that theory of condition and maintenance history over everything but I'm not in a total crunch for a car. I built a 1996 Lexus LS400 from two cars last year that is in incredible mechanical condition after building and has a super clean interior. I'm looking to possibly sell it for a BRM if I find the right one and drive it until we get a new Atlas next year at which point I'll drive the BRM myself.

This car here would be what I would want ideally. But, that car has an FSI engine, no BRM. I even entertained living with the FSI for a car that optioned out with the rare early wood trim. My ideal situation would be a car that has been taken very good care of with great maintenance but has come down with a very expensive repair. Like a flywheel stripping, cam issues or something like that so where the price is lower. To me the package 2 or special edition is what I would be happy with. This is because I like the MFD+ and MFSW that is leather wrapped. I can agree on the climatronic but being a hobbyist mechanic things that break really don't bother me, which is why I'm looking at a 12 year old BRM in the first place.

aja8888 · Dec 12, 2017

banshee365 said:
Thanks for the comments. I've obviously read the MTD guide. I've been around these cars a little while.

I can understand that theory of condition and maintenance history over everything but I'm not in a total crunch for a car. I built a 1996 Lexus LS400 from two cars last year that is in incredible mechanical condition after building and has a super clean interior. I'm looking to possibly sell it for a BRM if I find the right one and drive it until we get a new Atlas next year at which point I'll drive the BRM myself.

This car here would be what I would want ideally. But, that car has an FSI engine, no BRM. I even entertained living with the FSI for a car that optioned out with the rare early wood trim. My ideal situation would be a car that has been taken very good care of with great maintenance but has come down with a very expensive repair. Like a flywheel stripping, cam issues or something like that so where the price is lower. To me the package 2 or special edition is what I would be happy with. This is because I like the MFD+ and MFSW that is leather wrapped. I can agree on the climatronic but being a hobbyist mechanic things that break really don't bother me, which is why I'm looking at a 12 year old BRM in the first place.

Nice clean looking car. I liked my 2005.5 PK1 best of all the TDI's I have owned. I still kick myself for selling it.

goodmonkey · Dec 12, 2017

I was looking for a 2005.5 or a 2006 Package 2, but it seemed all the cars I'd find that I really like had salvage titles. I knew that I'd be moving out of state in a couple of years, so didn't want to go through that hassle. So instead I found a good deal on a 2006 Package 1, and have slowly been swapping things in to make it more like the car I originally wanted. I think it really comes down to personal preference. And for the sunroof, I'd be okay if I never owned another car with one. I think I have the leak fixed, for now...

That car you are looking at looks pretty slick.

My progress thus far: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=450852
I'm hoping to swap the Climatronic unit in around Christmas.

banshee365 · Dec 12, 2017

goodmonkey said:
I was looking for a 2005.5 or a 2006 Package 2, but it seemed all the cars I'd find that I really like had salvage titles. I knew that I'd be moving out of state in a couple of years, so didn't want to go through that hassle. So instead I found a good deal on a 2006 Package 1, and have slowly been swapping things in to make it more like the car I originally wanted. I think it really comes down to personal preference. And for the sunroof, I'd be okay if I never owned another car with one. I think I have the leak fixed, for now...
That car you are looking at looks pretty slick.
My progress thus far: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=450852
I'm hoping to swap the Climatronic unit in around Christmas.

The only leak issues I've seen on MkV sunroofs is when the drain hose comes apart. I just cut that glued on coupler off and replace it with a plastic coupler and some new clear hose and it will never leak there again. Gotta catch it before it tears up your headliner though.

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