FS 2005 Mk IV Jetta TDI wagon, 5 speed, SE North Carolina

Mattlenny8

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Cape May, NJ
TDI
2005 chevy silverado, sadly
can some fellow TDIclub experts fill me in on this car and if its a good deal, i heard this year models have something weird with the balance shaft? please help.
 

Wankel7

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Dec 25, 2012
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Indiana
TDI
2003 Jetta Wagon
You are thinking about the engine in the Passat. The BEW engine in this car has issues with accelerated cam shaft wear. Pulling the valve cover is a very good idea on the BEW cars before purchase.

Assuming the cam wear is ok and with all of the new parts I would say the price is good. Although closer to $5000 would be better.

The fender rust should be covered under a VW warranty program but it might take a few dealers before they say yes. I would also check for rusting from the inside out in the lift gate in the corners.
 
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