Yesterday I bought my first Volkswagen jetta. I have been searching for one for a few months and after reading alot on here I decided what I wanted, just needed to find it. I bought a 2002 jetta tdi 5 speed. It has 128000 miles and no rust. I have drove it 150 miles and i really enjoy it. Thanks for everyone that post on here, the information is great! Any tips or suggestions i will take them. Im sure i will have many questions in the future.
Bought my first Volkswagen!
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WildChild80
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Congratulations, sounds like a time capsule...and IMHO one of the 2 best years of TDIs.
I'm weird, regardless of what records provided, I would change everything from the timing belt to all the fluids
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I'm weird, regardless of what records provided, I would change everything from the timing belt to all the fluids
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Rrusse11
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"I would change everything from the timing belt to all the fluids"
Ayup! And do all the filters.
Ayup! And do all the filters.
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Apparently, this car has not been living in Wisconsin prior to this?
JohnTso
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Scott - Did you buy locally? I flew to AZ to get my rust free 2003.
Due to the age of the car you'll want to consider a complete suspension refresh. To be on the safe side I would also changing out all fluids on the car too.
Due to the age of the car you'll want to consider a complete suspension refresh. To be on the safe side I would also changing out all fluids on the car too.
deathtrap
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wow congrats on the buy. sounds like a real gem. shouldn't you tease us with pics? my suggestion would be not to drive such a car in the winter lol.
really wish i could move somewhere with no snow/ice/salt.
really wish i could move somewhere with no snow/ice/salt.
WolfgangVW
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Congrats!! it a 2003 or 2002?? your post and avatar say both ! awesome tho! post pics!!
WolfgangVW
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what are the 2 best years of tdi's??
WildChild80
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02 and 03 due to the CCM, the 4 channel glow plug system and the bus that'll allow you to add a newer cluster with a few more features
I've got an 01 and a 00...
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z14ben
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They also have the option for steering wheel controls.
IndigoBlueWagon
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Welcome! I agree both that '02/03 are the best TDIs, and also vote for the fluids and filters. If you don't have timing belt change info or if it's been more than 5-6 years since the service you should do a timing belt service.
I don't know where you are in WI, but Jason Daniels (Jason's TD Repair) in Oregon is one of the best TDI shops in the midwest.
I don't know where you are in WI, but Jason Daniels (Jason's TD Repair) in Oregon is one of the best TDI shops in the midwest.
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WildChild80
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steve6
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The late 03(and 04/05) has the center console cup holders. Get one of these if you don't have it, necessity if you are going to use it as a commuter.
IndigoBlueWagon
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I have no problem with the dash mounted cup holders in my '02. Haven't even broken one.
Nero Morg
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I've had a fair share of coffees roll out when taking turns
I freakin love my center console cup holders.z14ben
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Rob Mayercik
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I think he means just the center console, not the whole car.
flee
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Yup, you haven't really lived until you take a Big Gulp in the lap during a high speed right!I've had a fair share of coffees roll out when taking turns
steve6
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Yes of course I just meant the console itself.
Rrusse11
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Rob Mayercik
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Never thought to lube the thing, though it seems to work fine. What did you use, silicone spray?
Rrusse11
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I bought some fancy teflon synthetic grease to do my sunroof.
You can pop the whole cup holder unit out, there's a metal clip on
one side IIRC. Got it out and gave anything that moved a dab.
It clearly hadn't been used much. Took me a while to realise I
even had it, lol. Works great now. If it works, I wouldn't bother,
though silicone spray would probably work just as well.
WildChild80
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I thought there was a tab on each side, I just soaked one in water and got the dried soda and coffee out and it worked great...
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I bought this car from a guy im madison. He bought it a few years back from South Carolina. I had been looking at southern cars because I wanted a rust free mk4. As i was planning a trip this came for sale on craigslist. Only 1 hour from me. I got very lucky. I plan on only driving it in the summer time but it is killing me seeing it in the garage every day and not driving it!
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Sounds like a nice car. Should have many trouble free miles ahead of you if maintenance is up to date. I purchased my first tdi around 6 years ago. Have always had one around since then. I am on tdi number 4 now.