I'm not an expert (by far) but it sounds a little high. Does it have any modifications done to it? What about trim? (GL, GLS)BoiseTDI said:Reflex Silver, gray interior, manual transmission, excellent tires, 51k.
What would be a good price? He's asking $18,200. Sounds decent but you guys are the experts. =)
No mods. Just a gls wagon, with manual. Looks clean. He dropped price to $17.2k. I'm trying to talk him down to $16-16.5k, then we would talk.schwechel said:I'm not an expert (by far) but it sounds a little high. Does it have any modifications done to it? What about trim? (GL, GLS)
Are 5 speeds worth more? If so why? I thought autos were always worth more. Is there something wrong with the auto tranys for these?oilhammer said:5 speed wagon, he may get his asking price.
I'd search and read up a bit.BoiseTDI said:Is there something wrong with the auto tranys for these?
Hahaha....yes. Yes there is.BoiseTDI said:Is there something wrong with the auto tranys for these?
Thanks!
Thanks for clearing that up. whewww. =) At least I haven't bought an auto so I am happy. =)oilhammer said:Hahaha....yes. Yes there is.
But really you have to remember a couple things. First, one of the main driving forces for people to buy a TDI is fuel economy. And the manual transmission does a better job. The second thing is that the economy comes at a decent level of performance. Again, the slushbox trumps a lot of that. Then the fact that many TDI owners drive their cars a LOT. Which means usually a lot of highway miles, in which case you really are better of with a proper manual gearbox.
The auto trans was a $990 option when new, but when used it becomes a $4800 liability. A liability most people who are wanting to save money do not want.
So, if given the choice, I'd pay more to get "less" and find one with a manual gearbox. Then all you have to worry about is the DMF
Does this hold true to the Tiptronic Transmission too? I am looking to buy a TDI but with all the rush hour driving I do I was leaning towards an auto.oilhammer said:Hahaha....yes. Yes there is.
But really you have to remember a couple things. First, one of the main driving forces for people to buy a TDI is fuel economy. And the manual transmission does a better job. The second thing is that the economy comes at a decent level of performance. Again, the slushbox trumps a lot of that. Then the fact that many TDI owners drive their cars a LOT. Which means usually a lot of highway miles, in which case you really are better of with a proper manual gearbox.
The auto trans was a $990 option when new, but when used it becomes a $4800 liability. A liability most people who are wanting to save money do not want.
So, if given the choice, I'd pay more to get "less" and find one with a manual gearbox. Then all you have to worry about is the DMF
Hmmm...you should search for my posts ranting on people using the term "Tiptronic" as I have no idea what transmission you are talking about.Mobiledj said:Does this hold true to the Tiptronic Transmission too? I am looking to buy a TDI but with all the rush hour driving I do I was leaning towards an auto.
oilhammer said:Hmmm...you should search for my posts ranting on people using the term "Tiptronic" as I have no idea what transmission you are talking about.
*Yes, the transmission in the T'reg TDI supplied by Aisin is a very good unit.
*Yes, the transmission in the B5 TDI supplied by ZF is a very good unit.
*So far the Jatco supplied transmission in some A4 chassis cars seems to be holding up OK.
*The court is still out on the DSG transmission.
*The 2.5L gasser A5's Aisin supplied 6 speed autobox will probably hold up well
*all of these transmissions are "Tiptronic". The term Tip merely denotes a control function, it is not at all a specific transmission identifier. Please do not use it.
It is like asking "how good of fuel mileage does a TDI get?" Well, a 10 cylinder T'reg, which is in fact a TDI, gets pretty crappy mileage!
Thanks for the info ... all I see in advertisements is that it is has a tiptronic automatic. I guess I have to ask sellers more questions but I doubt they would know unless they are enthusiastsBoiseTDI said:This is why you are here to educate us rookies =)
It is really just a case of automatic or manual.Mobiledj said:Thanks for the info ... all I see in advertisements is that it is has a tiptronic automatic. I guess I have to ask sellers more questions but I doubt they would know unless they are enthusiasts
If you bought a 2000 TDI with 130k on it for $5800 you got a good deal. Nice sister!Darkhrse99 said:O/T but why is ther such difference in price from 2000-2003. I just bought my sisters tdi last month and the blue book on it was $5800 with 130,000. that's a 12,000 dollar difference for 3 years and 80,000 miles. Why do you guy's think there is a hugh gap in price? I believe the body style are still the same?
I actaully paid 4500.00 for it. So yes it's a GREAT deal!!oilhammer said:If you bought a 2000 TDI with 130k on it for $5800 you got a good deal. Nice sister!
AK islandr said:I just spent two months searching for my ideal car: 2003 5 spd TDI wagon. What I found was wagons are few, TDI wagons fewer, and 5 speed manual made it very difficult to find. Most had mileage about 60K - 150K, cheaper on the east coast for some reason, but I got lucky and found a GLS model here on the west coast. Pricing definitely jumped between sedan (less) and wagon (more), automatic (less) vs. manual (more), and gas (less) or diesel (more). Much has to do with popularity and availablity. My search had me thrashing thru ever type of website I could find. Craigslist, KBB, autobytel, Little Nickel, etc, as well as dealership sites. It was a good learning process and you will come to learn what is out there and at what price. If I had kept searching for my car in a forest green it might have been a year! Good Luck.
They are fine. Just make sure you have the AT Filter and Fluid replaced every 50-60K miles. I have a DSG in my 06.5 and have to change mine every 40K. So find a decent TDI mechanic via TDIClub.com in your state. I would not trust any dealer out there to touch my transmission or timing belt.BoiseTDI said:How are the auto transmissions in the 2004 Jetta TDI Wagons?