Buy a high mileage 06 jetta?

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vwcruisn

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Hi all... im new to the mk5 world.. know a bit about the mk4s....


I'm looking at an 06 jetta 5 speed manual with 160k miles... based on my knowledge of the mk4s... i know that is nothing... but what about the mk5s? what problems could i potentially face? Sorry for my ignorance!

seller states the following:
-Upgraded ECU (Racing Control Unit Program)
-New Tires
-New Fuel Filter
-New Timing Belt(150k)
-New Water Pump(150k)
-New Lifters
-New Injectors
-New Camshaft
-New Clutch (at 50k for Recall)
-New EGR Valve and Cooler
 
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Jnitrofish

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-New DMF?
-New lift pump?
-New..rest of the car...?

How much is this guy asking for it?

I can see everything else (failing) but the injectors, unless it was an upgrade because he is racing it. In that case it probably shouldn't have a DMF. And was that 150k belt the second timing belt job that's been done or? They do have 80k mile change intervals and I do hope all the rollers and the tensioner was replaced too.
 
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If the work on that car was done right, then I have seen a lot worse. It all depends on what you think its worth in the condition its in.

I saw a bone stock car at the same mileage in Tampa FL listed at $16k.

I myself overpaid for my car cause it hadn't had its timing belt and everything done yet so I would know it was done by me and done right. Plus the previous owner was anal and wouldn't let the car go for less, and I liked the car.
 
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Sounds like a cam/lifter failed. I question if the oil pan were pulled and the debris removed. Not good residue to have basking in your oil.

The "Racing Control Unit Programing" sounds funny:confused: I am unfamiliar with that tune. Perhaps it has RC (Rocket Chip) reprograming and the guy is unwittting calling it Racing Control.

Not a bad price, but, be very, very cautious.
 
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Just because the cam and litters where changed out doesn't mean the failed catastrophically. I would ask about it and I would still pull the valve cover off and look to see how they are wearing. Get as much info as you possibly can and report that back here.
 
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i don't think that is an unreasonable price. find out who did the work.
 
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a couple of things: I wouldn't pay more than $8k for that car. Period. Another thing, if he hasn't been running 505.01 oil spec *every time*, don't walk, RUN away. Listen for a rattle at idle, if so, take that $8k starting point and make it $6500. There are so many BRM TDI's out there with less mileage, so don't get too fixated on this one.
 
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You can take mine off my hands for payoff on the note. I'll even drive it to you in California.

I'm not joking. I have way less miles.
 
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Yeah that guy is smokin something good. I wouldn't touch it with a 10ft pole. Realistic price should be 7k tops.
 
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narongc73 said:
Yeah that guy is smokin something good. I wouldn't touch it with a 10ft pole. Realistic price should be 7k tops.
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Realistically I saw a 2001 jetta that was beat to hell and back at 200k miles and ran like it had a monkey under peddling it, and it went for 5k. You can probably find one at auction for 7k or 8k. But I wouldn't hold my breath for 8k on a 2006 from dealer or private seller... Not unless there is something really wrong with it.

Sella Turcica said:
...505.01 oil spec *every time*...
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Cam has already failed, and even if it was 505.01, cam has already failed.

On the other hand if it was run on gasser oil all its life, RUN.
 
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i found mine on CL for just under 12 with 75,000 miles 3 months ago. And was sold by a dealership. Turns out the previous owner bought a transferable warranty up to 100K with no transfer fee. Not bad. 2006 package 2 5-speed....

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hopper64 said:
i found mine on CL for just under 12 with 75,000 miles 3 months ago. And was sold by a dealership. Turns out the previous owner bought a transferable warranty up to 100K with no transfer fee. Not bad. 2006 package 2 5-speed....

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Don't forget the timing belt needs done at 80k on these, not 100k.
 
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narongc73 said:
Don't forget the timing belt needs done at 80k on these, not 100k.
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And the debate lives on...80k if you like to dump money into car maintenance. I'm at 95k and waiting for 100k. There are many gurus that recommend 100k and I would trust them over VW anyday.
 
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