scotthershall
Veteran Member
Hi everyone,
I'm considering getting back in the TDI game by buying a 2003 Jetta TDI with 400k miles. It would be a second/fun/project car perhaps for some light mods (chip, injectors?) that I always wanted to do when I had my 2002. I'm having trouble determining what a fair price would be. Here's some details:
KBB says private party in "good" condition is about $2200 which seems too high for the mileage. Edmunds says $330 which seems quite a bit too low. Craigslist ads, for sale threads here, etc indicate similar Jetta's but with 200-250K going for $2500. At 400k the turbo or injection pump could grenade at any moment. I'd definitely intend on fixing these issues if they arise, but I definitely don't want to overpay.
I want to say $1200 is a fair price for the car, but really don't want to insult the guy.
What do you guys think?
Thanks!
Scott
I'm considering getting back in the TDI game by buying a 2003 Jetta TDI with 400k miles. It would be a second/fun/project car perhaps for some light mods (chip, injectors?) that I always wanted to do when I had my 2002. I'm having trouble determining what a fair price would be. Here's some details:
- I know the owner. He owned in from new and maintained it well himself. Rotella T6 oil changes every 5000 miles. He's a mechanic.
- The clutch was replaced 50k-ish miles ago.
- I didn't ask, but I'm guessing it's due for it's forth timing belt based on the mileage.
- Car is entirely stock.
- He says the only issues are: needs new tires and new front (or rear) shocks, and the bottom of the front fenders behind the wheels are thoroughly rusted through.
KBB says private party in "good" condition is about $2200 which seems too high for the mileage. Edmunds says $330 which seems quite a bit too low. Craigslist ads, for sale threads here, etc indicate similar Jetta's but with 200-250K going for $2500. At 400k the turbo or injection pump could grenade at any moment. I'd definitely intend on fixing these issues if they arise, but I definitely don't want to overpay.
I want to say $1200 is a fair price for the car, but really don't want to insult the guy.
What do you guys think?
Thanks!
Scott