2006 Jetta TDI needs TLC in South Carolina

southcarolinastephen

Active member
Joined
Aug 23, 2008
Location
Greer, South Carolina
TDI
2006 Jetta TDI "Casper"
I own a 2006 white Jetta TDI with 170,000 miles. I bought it used 10-11 years ago and it's been a very good car. The guy I bought it from is a honest guy and told me he bought it as an insurance write-off with low miles, but the CarFax was clean. It's straight and runs well.
A series of events have prompted me to sell Casper.
It needed a new radiator a year ago. In December 2019, a cooling hose ruptured because it was rubbing against the engine. Then I hit a hidden pothole in the same month that bent the right front suspension, wheel, and tire. Now that's all fixed, but I'm informed it needs a glow plug harness and right front door handle/lock (somehow it's giving an airbag error).
Today I'm told the radiator not installed properly one of the cooling fans have damaged the wiring to the A/C condenser. If you live in South Carolina you need A/C.
Oh, and after 6 years CarFax decided to update Casper to salvage. I knew the car's background, but what does that say about CarFax?
What's it worth to someone who can buy, fix and benefit from this otherwise reliable TDI?
 
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Dh4276

Veteran Member
Joined
Jul 22, 2019
Location
South Carolina
TDI
2006 Golf GLS TDI, BEW
I’m not sure about other states, but here in SC, you can no longer title a salvaged car. Brother found this out about 3 months ago.


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