gingfox
Member
First, I know that during this current pandemic and the many shutdowns that it’s not a great time to be selling a car. Please just let me know if you might be interested. I’m sending everybody best wishes for health, compassion, healing, and peace. When you do venture outside, remember to feel the earth beneath your feet/wheels, see the trees, smell the flowers, and hear the birds singing.
Background Info:
My Jetta’s engine is in great condition but the vehicle has had ongoing issues with the glow plug light flashing for no clear reason. So, recently I replaced all four glow plugs and the diesel injection return hose/harness in order to clear the codes and complete the smog check, but one code still didn’t clear (P0673). The check engine light was not on but the glow plug light was still flashing. The mechanic advised me that I just needed to drive the car for awhile to clear the code before running the emissions test. I took her home for several days and she was running and driving beautifully! But, then the turbo blew on my way to work.
I would repair and keep her for awhile longer, but I’ve already purchased a new BEV, as mentioned above. So, she currently needs:
1. $3,500 OBO as is
2. $6,500 OBO with a deposit of $2,500: I will have a brand new turbo installed plus the required maintenance and complete the smog check.
Maintenance:
130,743 miles (2/27/20)
4 new glow plugs and diesel injection return hose/harness
130,675 (2/24/20)
cooling hose flange and coolant
127,826 (9/21/19)
most recent routine oil/filters change; brake fluid flush
2 control arms & suspension kit
temperature sensor
brake & reverse lights
122,400 (12/12/18)
remanufactured alternator
118,019 (4/28/18)
2 front Ohtsu tires: 195/65R-15
112,288 (10/4/17)
4 fuel injector seals & holders
109,231 (5/4/17)
water pump and coolant
107,194 (2/10/17)
fuel hose assembly
turbo fuel supply and return line
100,633 (2/3/16)
rear brake pads
99,095 (11/3/15)
timing belt
R&R engine oil pan: replace oil dipstick tube & sealant
fuel injection pump
fuel injector seals, fuel return hose
4 fuel injector nozzles
Crankshaft seals
intake manifold, EGR valve, gaskets & coolant
boost pressure valve
98,479 (8/21/15)
Serpentine drive belt and belt tensioner
92,547 (8/29/14)
front brake pads and rotors
front caliper threads, guide pins, and time serts
90,829 (4/26/14)
4 tires: Ohtsu 195/65R-15
Cosmetic Issues:
Background Info:
- Original Owner with all maintenance records
- I’m not really a newbie, as my husband and I have been reading this forum for many years, but I couldn’t remember my original user name.
- I love my TDI wagon and she’s kept me comfortable and safe for 17 years! I’m selling her because my husband and I are now over 60 and I don’t drive much anymore, we don’t do our own work on the car, and our long-time trusted German car mechanic recently retired and sold his shop. Also, we recently bought a Battery Electric Vehicle.
- MkIV 2003 Silver GLS Jetta Wagon 1.9L (ALH) TDI Automatic
- 130,855 miles
- GLS Package: leather seats and steering wheel; sunroof; manual heated seats; power windows & door locks; mud guards
- Additions: front window rain/wind visors, heavy duty floor mats, cargo mat
- Whale Tail personalized license plate
- CA registration is paid through 1/26/2021 (still needs smog certification)
- Regularly maintained (synthetic 5W40 oil + filters/fluids)
- Been using Liqui-Moly Super fuel additive with fill-ups
My Jetta’s engine is in great condition but the vehicle has had ongoing issues with the glow plug light flashing for no clear reason. So, recently I replaced all four glow plugs and the diesel injection return hose/harness in order to clear the codes and complete the smog check, but one code still didn’t clear (P0673). The check engine light was not on but the glow plug light was still flashing. The mechanic advised me that I just needed to drive the car for awhile to clear the code before running the emissions test. I took her home for several days and she was running and driving beautifully! But, then the turbo blew on my way to work.
I would repair and keep her for awhile longer, but I’ve already purchased a new BEV, as mentioned above. So, she currently needs: - New turbocharger + turbo mounting kit & turbo oil supply line
- Expansion tank for the cooling system
- Oil & filter change
- Smog check
1. $3,500 OBO as is
2. $6,500 OBO with a deposit of $2,500: I will have a brand new turbo installed plus the required maintenance and complete the smog check.
Maintenance:
130,743 miles (2/27/20)
4 new glow plugs and diesel injection return hose/harness
130,675 (2/24/20)
cooling hose flange and coolant
127,826 (9/21/19)
most recent routine oil/filters change; brake fluid flush
2 control arms & suspension kit
temperature sensor
brake & reverse lights
122,400 (12/12/18)
remanufactured alternator
118,019 (4/28/18)
2 front Ohtsu tires: 195/65R-15
112,288 (10/4/17)
4 fuel injector seals & holders
109,231 (5/4/17)
water pump and coolant
107,194 (2/10/17)
fuel hose assembly
turbo fuel supply and return line
100,633 (2/3/16)
rear brake pads
99,095 (11/3/15)
timing belt
R&R engine oil pan: replace oil dipstick tube & sealant
fuel injection pump
fuel injector seals, fuel return hose
4 fuel injector nozzles
Crankshaft seals
intake manifold, EGR valve, gaskets & coolant
boost pressure valve
98,479 (8/21/15)
Serpentine drive belt and belt tensioner
92,547 (8/29/14)
front brake pads and rotors
front caliper threads, guide pins, and time serts
90,829 (4/26/14)
4 tires: Ohtsu 195/65R-15
Cosmetic Issues:
- Body: No rust! But paint is fading somewhat on driver’s side
- Leather seats: some cracking and split seams
- Headliner is sagging slightly over cargo area
- Cargo cover doesn’t retract
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