You already have the best year tdi Scott. Having owned a 2003 and contrary to popular misconception, the 1998 is a much nicer vehicle. Let the ladies have their power windows real men know how to use a window crank!Thanks!
I expect to keep the car for quite a while. It has virtually no rust (with the exception of two TINY spots I removed last weekend), has been trouble-free for the most part, and has *only* 345k miles. Every now and then I wish I had power windows. And sometimes I wish the interior was a tad more quiet. But the truth is my car is quicker than the newest TDIs, gets better economy, and is paid for. Additionally, I really don't roll down the windows that much and quiet interiors don't mask the little squeaks that WILL eventually surface. I'm sure my car has a few.
Perhaps some day I'll get a 2003. But I'm in no rush. By the time I can afford one, I won't want one. I'm hoping there will be something better by then. Until then, I enjoy not having a car payment.
Scott
Congrats Scott!Passed 350,000 miles this morning:
Passed 350,000 miles this morning
I'll call this an understatement. Your car (especially the interior pics) are cleaner than cars on dealer lots, rust spots or not.Thanks for the notes, guys!
The car's over 12 years old with over 340,000 miles now. Other than rusty chips in the hood, I also have two spots of bubbled paint that need care. One is in the fuel filler (common) and the other is on a seam in the passenger door jamb. I'll probably sand them down and spot primer them just to keep the rust from spreading. Perhaps I'll find a "dentless paint wizard" who can touch up small spots with an airbrush.
The car's not quite the showcar it once was. But it's still a good looking ride, particularly for its age. I've backed off on the constant changes and/or improvements. My priorities have shifted in other directions. So I'm enjoying the car and just driving it every day. My new boss has a MINI Cooper S and likes to brag about his economy. His bubble burst when I told him what I'm getting, especially now that I'm using less AC.
Scott