FS: Amazing 2000 Golf GLS TDI

[Rawlins]

Its heartbreaking to read this thread when I have no money to buy.

 

[AlanH70]

I am willing to go up to CT tomorrow and check the vehicle out will you be around?

 

[czar]

I will be at work all day so Saturday is a lot better.

 

[czar]

I'd really like to get this car to a good home this Saturday. Considerng serious offers.

 

[danix]

I pitched it hard to my brother in law (and offered to go check it out) but he was afraid of the miles...

 

[czar]

I pitched it hard to my brother in law (and offered to go check it out) but he was afraid of the miles...

Thanks. I understand. Felt the same way at first.

 

[Jtn190d]

is this car still for sale?

 

[czar]

is this car still for sale?

yes, car is still available

 

[czar]

Thanksgiving weekend price drop to $4000! This is a great deal. Please help me get this moved out of the driveway before our new baby arrives. $4000 FIRM

 

[NOLA_TDI]

Sounds like its becoming a great deal! How soon is soon that you need it to sell? My father maybe interested...

 

[czar]

I'd like to sell it before our baby arrives. I was planning to list it on eBay this past weekend and might fo that early this week if I don't get any takers from here.

 

[czar]

Several people have inquired about shipping, and here is the name and email contact of the company I've used before and had great success with in regard to pricing and service. Reggie Willis Transportation reggie.willis@yahoo.com

 

[tdidieselbobny]

I can't remember if I asked before-is turbo original,and has transmission ever had any work or been replaced?

 

[czar]

Both are original.

 

[czar]

Up on ebay - if anyone from the club purchases, I will make a donation to Fred's in addition to the donation that will be made to St. Jude's.

Thanks for looking.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=110466342731

 

[danix]

If anyone long distance is considering this car but worried, I know a great local mechanic (and Audi/VW expert) in Amenia NY who might be able to do a presales inspection for you.

 

[czar]

Danix,

thanks for that offer. Anyone is welcome to drive it, inspect it, vag it, whatever!

Would you mind pm'ing me who that mechanic is? Would be great for me to know.

 

[Harvieux]

Hey czar, I couldn't help notice that your 09 T-Reg gets about 23 mpg. I just acquired an 03 CR DCTD 2500 Quad cab 2WD and the onboard computer displays >23 mpg with mixed highway/city and I have to be heavier and the engine is much bigger being a 5.9 as compared to a 3.0. Could it be the newness, DPF regen., or would it be the AWD factor? Just curious. Later!

 

[czar]

Hey czar, I couldn't help notice that your 09 T-Reg gets about 23 mpg. I just acquired an 03 CR DCTD 2500 Quad cab 2WD and the onboard computer displays >23 mpg with mixed highway/city and I have to be heavier and the engine is much bigger being a 5.9 as compared to a 3.0. Could it be the newness, DPF regen., or would it be the AWD factor? Just curious. Later!

Harv,

I'm a little dissapointed with the mileage on my Touareg so far but am waiting patiently for things to break in over the next few months. The MFI is showing average since new of 27, so it's no different than my previous Jetta in regard to being off (my 05.5 was actually spot-on). I was expecting 28 or so, and I wonder if other people give results from their MFI.

I'm sure the full-time 4wd does not help nor the nearly 6000 lbs when loaded. With that in mind though, it's still pretty impressive and certainly higher then the gas Touareg or Cayenne. A few others, like Schubie, seem to be getting similar mileage to me. Hopefully we'll see an increase by summer.

 

[AlanH70]

is it sold? i see it is listed on ebay still....you taking offers?

 

[czar]

is it sold? i see it is listed on ebay still....you taking offers?

Yes, it's still available. I have it listed at $4400 or best offer on eBay. I'm looking to get $4000 for it.

Thanks for looking

 

[AlanH70]

Did it sell on Ebay

Yes, it's still available. I have it listed at $4400 or best offer on eBay. I'm looking to get $4000 for it.

Thanks for looking

I put a bid on ebay for it but it came back not accepted...i wonder if the person who won it actually follwed through and purchased it.

 

[czar]

I put a bid on ebay for it but it came back not accepted...i wonder if the person who won it actually follwed through and purchased it.

It sold yesterday for $3800. The purchaser has contacted me to make arrangements but it has not been picked up yet.

 

[TornadoRed]

Czar: I hope the sale goes through, because you've been trying to sell for so long.

I looked back through this thread... You started out asking $7200, dropped to $6000, dropped to $4800, dropped to $4000, and finally found a buyer at $3800.

I have been telling people that seasonally this is a good time to buy a TDI., and your experience confirms this. Seasonally, this is the time of year when gasoline is cheapest compared to diesel. Fuel prices are still reasonable, so there's no rush to get into a more efficient car. Some people worry about cold starting, so there's at least a little trepidation about buying a car today that might not start tomorrow. And of course people are focusing on the holidays -- they are buying new shiny things, not previously-owned things no matter how practical they might be.

Typically, the period from late fall to mid-winter is a weak period for TDI demand and prices. When gasoline prices rise in the spring, so does interest in TDI ownership.

For most people the recession is still a fact of life. So for seasonal and secular reasons it sucks to be selling a TDI now but it's the best time to shop for a used TDI.

 

[czar]

Yes, me too on the sale. The car is actually in incredible shape for the mileage, and I've never seen such detailed and well-kept records, so it was certainly worth every penny and more. With the downturn in the economy, we're just not seeing the same prices. Two years ago, I bought an '05.5 from a dealer and sold it for the same amount a year later with 20k more miles. No way that would happen today. I do wish someone on here had picked it up though, as in my opinion, it was a great deal.

Czar: I hope the sale goes through, because you've been trying to sell for so long.

I looked back through this thread... You started out asking $7200, dropped to $6000, dropped to $4800, dropped to $4000, and finally found a buyer at $3800.

I have been telling people that seasonally this is a good time to buy a TDI., and your experience confirms this. Seasonally, this is the time of year when gasoline is cheapest compared to diesel. Fuel prices are still reasonable, so there's no rush to get into a more efficient car. Some people worry about cold starting, so there's at least a little trepidation about buying a car today that might not start tomorrow. And of course people are focusing on the holidays -- they are buying new shiny things, not previously-owned things no matter how practical they might be.

Typically, the period from late fall to mid-winter is a weak period for TDI demand and prices. When gasoline prices rise in the spring, so does interest in TDI ownership.

For most people the recession is still a fact of life. So for seasonal and secular reasons it sucks to be selling a TDI now but it's the best time to shop for a used TDI.

 

[czar]

Car is back up for sale. The eny buyer never came to see it or get it. It went for $3800, and that is te absolute lowest I will go. I just put a new battery in for the buyer, so it's ready to go. Tires in great shape - almost brand new. Car is currently in Amenia, NY.

 

[AlanH70]

Can you read your PM messages

Czar,
I sent you a PM message not sure if your getting them or not.....

 

[czar]

Replied.

 

[czar]

Relisted. Just put new battery in for winter.

 

[reynolcj]

bump for a great deal...good grief man, wish i had seen this 3 weeks ago, but thats the way it always goes. Good luck!