03 Golf Wagon GLS in Somerville, MA

GCMarx · Feb 22, 2010

Hello all!
I'm sad to say that I have to put my car up for sale. I'm the second owner (after meganuke), and as far as I know, the only people who have done work on it are Keith, Chill, and me (only oil changes). The car is in PHENOMENAL shape and will easily go for at least another 150k miles.

The details:
150k largely trouble-free miles
5-speed with Keith's custom short shifter
R32 heated seats, shifter, and pedals, leather rear seats
ASR retrofit
Skid plate
RC2/3 switchable
CAT fuel filter (and a couple of spare filters)
EGR delete w/thermocouple, gauge not installed (but I do have it)
Sweet, sweet 16s from a New Beetle. I love these wheels.
Bosal swan-neck hitch.
Wired for Phatnoise.
Front strut tower brace bar (not installed).
There's probably other stuff that I'm forgetting that Keith might remind me about.

Since I've owned it, I had Chill do all the brakes, change the clutch fluid, replace the glow plugs, fix the front door latch, and recharge the AC. He couldn't find the AC leak, but he did put in triple the normal amount of dye. If it leaks again, it will definitely be found!

Pics or it didn't happen:

More pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/gcmarx/03TDIWagon
I'm also happy to take more pictures if anyone needs to see anything specific, and can answer any questions anyone might have.

Price: 10k. I'm very motivated to sell, so make me an offer!

Gordon Peterson · Feb 22, 2010

Beautiful wagon. Looks like sister to mine... but yours has the golf nose...
Good luck with the sale.

Rxfire · Feb 23, 2010

"...will go for at least another 150k miles..."

Does that mean it has 150k miles on it? I did not see the mileage listed.

GCMarx · Feb 23, 2010

Exactly. A hair under 150k.

tydaddy · Feb 23, 2010

Gordon Peterson said:
Beautiful wagon. Looks like sister to mine... but yours has the golf nose...
Good luck with the sale.

We have triplets! Except as Gordon mentioned, yours had the money for a nose job!

GCMarx · Feb 23, 2010

Yes, in fact, both Gordon P and Gordon M (that's me!) have mentioned it. Are there any more Gordons that want to chime in?

LiLredTDI · Feb 24, 2010

Thats a really nice car with some quality mods, however i think the price is too steep. I think lower the price closer to BB private party sales price and what similar ones have sold for on ebay would help.

good luck..................sucks to have to eat the cost of mods when you sell

jstn · Feb 24, 2010

LiLredTDI said:
Thats a really nice car with some quality mods, however i think the price is too steep. I think lower the price closer to BB private party sales price and what similar ones have sold for on ebay would help.

good luck..................sucks to have to eat the cost of mods when you sell

i didn't see him ask what others thought about the asking price...

GCMarx · Feb 24, 2010

Thanks jstn. Just to reiterate, the important part is "OBO", not "14k". I'd love to get 14k for the car, but I also know that it's just a starting point. If someone wants to buy the car, they should get into contact with me so we can find a price that we're both comfortable with.

ken carson · Feb 25, 2010

GCMarx said:
Thanks jstn. Just to reiterate, the important part is "OBO", not "14k". I'd love to get 14k for the car, but I also know that it's just a starting point. If someone wants to buy the car, they should get into contact with me so we can find a price that we're both comfortable with.

In car buying, isn't it the price that neither person is comfortable with?

dariod · Feb 25, 2010

So that is a Jetta Wagon not a imported euro Golf wagon???

frugality · Feb 25, 2010

dariod said:
So that is a Jetta Wagon not a imported euro Golf wagon???

GCMarx said:
I'm the second owner (after meganuke)

By looking for threads started by meganuke, one can find this....the pictures aren't there anymore, but....:

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=59637

GCMarx · Feb 26, 2010

To be clear, yes, the car did indeed start life as a Jetta wagon. Meganuke did the front clip swap.

bartmax · Mar 1, 2010

I saw this car at Kraftwerke a couple of weeks ago ,when I dropped my '03 Jetta wagon off, and did not know what to make of it

GCMarx · Mar 4, 2010

Bump -- I've taken down the asking price. Make me an offer!

LexDM3 · Mar 4, 2010

Sent you a message

I'm interested and am next door in Arlington, MA. Please check your TDIclub messages. Thanks.

IndigoBlueWagon · Mar 4, 2010

Jeez Gordon, this will make two wagons that have passed through your hands. I regret never doing the front clip swap on my car: I fell in love with the wagon after seeing a Golf Variant in Hamburg in '02. Bought mine shortly thereafter.

Enough rambling: bump for a true TDI enthusiast and a great car.

noplug · Mar 5, 2010

Bumpity Bump Bump for an awesome and unique TDI!!!
I love the R32 Heated seats and the Golf front swap!!

GCMarx · Mar 7, 2010

Thanks for the bumps, all. The car is still available.

GCMarx · Mar 11, 2010

Bump.

ninedee_golf_tdi · Mar 11, 2010

Put a realistic price up and see how fast it disappears then. If you want to auction it off, put it on fleabay.

GCMarx · Mar 11, 2010

Thanks for your productive comment, ninedee_golf_tdi.

I think the car would be a steal at $13k. I've seen wagons going for $11-12k that aren't in this kind of shape, to say nothing of the mods.

tdidieselbobny · Mar 11, 2010

Don't take Tom's comments to heart.....most people could care less about the mods,and their cost is hard to recover. Another thing to consider is most people would not be able to get a loan on a 7 yr old vehicle w/ 150k+ miles-therefore you will need a cash buyer more than likely-which is something in these times many people are not too willing to part with. I would suggest Ebay or Autotrader for the sale.If the gas prices spike again,you would have no trouble selling it. You have been a member for awhile here,so you should know what happens when a TDI is listed for sale here....which is why if I ever decide to sell mine,it won't be posted here

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LiLredTDI · Mar 13, 2010

tdidieselbobny said:
Don't take Tom's comments to heart.....most people could care less about the mods,and their cost is hard to recover. Another thing to consider is most people would not be able to get a loan on a 7 yr old vehicle w/ 150k+ miles-therefore you will need a cash buyer more than likely-which is something in these times many people are not too willing to part with. I would suggest Ebay or Autotrader for the sale.If the gas prices spike again,you would have no trouble selling it. You have been a member for awhile here,so you should know what happens when a TDI is listed for sale here....which is why if I ever decide to sell mine,it won't be posted here .

Tried to sugest this long ago. I'm gonna lose big time if I sell with my mods, will never recoup.

GCMarx · Mar 16, 2010

Bump...looking forward to having someone drive this car, rather than just seeing it sit in front of my house.

seaglf · Mar 21, 2010

GCMarx said:
Bump...looking forward to having someone drive this car, rather than just seeing it sit in front of my house.

I want that car!!! I have a 2002 VW Golf TDI same color but with beige interior.
I wished I had gotten the jetta wagon,and have been wondering if it was possible to put golf clip on the Jetta. I also like grey,and didn't realize that there where front seats like that.

You have exactly what I have been imagining in my mind except that I would like custom 6 speed.

But like what was said earlier things are tight right now. Hold onto it and if I don't find something else maybe I would snatch it up. Although I question the EGR delete I have read that it effects your mileage, and if it gets noticed that could be a problem.

seaglf · Mar 21, 2010

GCMarx said:
Hello all!
I'm sad to say that I have to put my car up for sale. I'm the second owner (after meganuke), and as far as I know, the only people who have done work on it are Keith, Chill, and me (only oil changes). The car is in PHENOMENAL shape and will easily go for at least another 150k miles.

The details:
150k largely trouble-free miles
5-speed with Keith's custom short shifter
R32 heated seats, shifter, and pedals, leather rear seats
ASR retrofit
Skid plate
RC2/3 switchable
CAT fuel filter (and a couple of spare filters)
EGR delete w/thermocouple, gauge not installed (but I do have it)
Sweet, sweet 16s from a New Beetle. I love these wheels.
Bosal swan-neck hitch.
Wired for Phatnoise.
Beer fridge in the trunk can be thrown in, if you want.
Front strut tower brace bar (not installed).
There's probably other stuff that I'm forgetting that Keith might remind me about.

Since I've owned it, I had Chill do all the brakes, change the clutch fluid, replace the glow plugs, fix the front door latch, and recharge the AC. He couldn't find the AC leak, but he did put in triple the normal amount of dye. If it leaks again, it will definitely be found!

Pics or it didn't happen:

More pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/gcmarx/03TDIWagon
I'm also happy to take more pictures if anyone needs to see anything specific, and can answer any questions anyone might have.

Price: BRO. I'm very motivated to sell, so make me an offer!

what is ASR retro fit, and RC2/3 switchable

Bob_Fout · Mar 22, 2010

seaglf said:
what is ASR retro fit, and RC2/3 switchable

I hope Gordon won't mind me answering

ASR is Anti Slip Regulation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traction_control_system

RC2/3 switchable means it's Rocketchip 2 and 3 tuned, and can be changed between the two.

seaglf · Mar 22, 2010

Bob_Fout said:
I hope Gordon won't mind me answering

ASR is Anti Slip Regulation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traction_control_system

RC2/3 switchable means it's Rocketchip 2 and 3 tuned, and can be changed between the two.

OK thanks Bob....what does the 2 and 3 do, does it go from stock, or better mileage, to power...because I would like more power with the option of increased mileage as well.

GCMarx · Mar 22, 2010

I don't mean to be rude, but this isn't really the place to discuss the various tunes. Have a look at the engine tuning section of the forums -- there's more info there than you can shake a stick at.

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