Vindiesel6
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2002 VW Golf GLS tdi 4 door with ALH engine and manual 5 speed transmission. Currently has 251k miles. One owner since new all regular maintenance done at or ahead of schedule. All parts acquired from reputable vendors on this site. Car is in great overall condition inside and out for 21 years of age.
The Good: many upgrades installed such as RC3 tune, pp520 bosio nozzles @ 200k, DC stage 1 clutch & OEM 21lb SMF @ 165K, OMI, ON CCV, buzzken 2.5" SS downpipe with cat & tt SS cat back Borla exhaust, bilstein HD struts/shocks, Neuspeed sport soft springs, short shift kit, 25mm RSB, strut tower brace, upgraded tt suspension bushings, front R-axles, DG skid plate, upgraded SMIC, new INA cam & lifters at 172k (during T-belt #2 replacement), reman 5 speed 02J transmission at 236k.
Interior in excellent condition with Recaro front gli/gti seats, monster mats, non-smoker, no pets/kids, headliner in place & intact.
Exterior in good condition except for minor rust in usual areas and some clear coat beginning to peel.
Many extra parts available for inclusion in sale such as: new front fenders, oil/air/fuel filters, rear window regulator, F&R door latch mechanisms, new COMPLETE VNT17/bv39 TURBO KIT, OEM VW roof rack cross bars, etc.
The bad: Rear driver window regulator needs replacement (parts included in sale). Exterior has minor rust in the usual spots on fenders and front rocker panels (new front fenders to be installed in Oct along with rocker panel repairs).
More details and pictures available upon request.
SALE ON HOLD PENDING BODY WORK. Extra parts are negotiable. Only driving the car locally so mileage will remain around 251k.
*UPDATE: the car is FIXED with T-belt #3 and a new 10mm IP installed as of July. Additionally, I decided to put this sale ON HOLD until body work is complete in October.
Located in the north NJ area. Available to show in person upon request. More pictures available by email.
The Good: many upgrades installed such as RC3 tune, pp520 bosio nozzles @ 200k, DC stage 1 clutch & OEM 21lb SMF @ 165K, OMI, ON CCV, buzzken 2.5" SS downpipe with cat & tt SS cat back Borla exhaust, bilstein HD struts/shocks, Neuspeed sport soft springs, short shift kit, 25mm RSB, strut tower brace, upgraded tt suspension bushings, front R-axles, DG skid plate, upgraded SMIC, new INA cam & lifters at 172k (during T-belt #2 replacement), reman 5 speed 02J transmission at 236k.
Interior in excellent condition with Recaro front gli/gti seats, monster mats, non-smoker, no pets/kids, headliner in place & intact.
Exterior in good condition except for minor rust in usual areas and some clear coat beginning to peel.
Many extra parts available for inclusion in sale such as: new front fenders, oil/air/fuel filters, rear window regulator, F&R door latch mechanisms, new COMPLETE VNT17/bv39 TURBO KIT, OEM VW roof rack cross bars, etc.
The bad: Rear driver window regulator needs replacement (parts included in sale). Exterior has minor rust in the usual spots on fenders and front rocker panels (new front fenders to be installed in Oct along with rocker panel repairs).
More details and pictures available upon request.
SALE ON HOLD PENDING BODY WORK. Extra parts are negotiable. Only driving the car locally so mileage will remain around 251k.
*UPDATE: the car is FIXED with T-belt #3 and a new 10mm IP installed as of July. Additionally, I decided to put this sale ON HOLD until body work is complete in October.
Located in the north NJ area. Available to show in person upon request. More pictures available by email.
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