ToddA1
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SOLD
I’ve owned this car since November 2013 and it was in need of much love, when it entered my ownership. Since then, I‘ve put a ton of sweat equity into it and a paltry 31,000 miles on it… under 4,000 per year, I still occasionally drive it an arduous 7 miles one way, to work, so the mileage will increase. I own 5 other cars, 2 of them being diesel. These factors are why it’s for sale.… time to thin out the herd.
Take notice of the dates and mileage, below…. I don’t drive a lot, anymore.
- Purchased November 2013, with 218,177 miles
- Currently 249,120 miles and slowlyyyy climbing.
- Cluster works 100% perfectly, which is a known issue with these cars.
- Clutch was done, when I purchased it
- The suspension and related bushings were also replaced when I got the car.
- Timing belt was done 6/8/19 @ 240,190. Timing belt and related components, are always changed at the 5 year interval, never the 50k mileage interval.… it’d probably take me 10 years to hit 50k.
- Oil and filter were last changed 9/10/20 @ 245,613. I use Liquimoly synthetic. Oil is changed at 5k miles or 1 year interval. Whichever comes sooner, which is typically the latter. I’m slightly overdue…
- Air and cabin filters were last changed 7/3/21 @ 248,641. Only quality filters are used. Mann, Hengst, etc.
- I definitely did the fuel filter, but didn’t write down, when.
- New rear rotors, pads, bearings
- Resealed the rear calipers and parking brake mechanism. I think I did a long term fix to the known parking brake issues. Entire caliper came apart, to do this
- Entire brake system was flushed.
- Replaced the front rotors and pads, last summer.
- Front calipers were resealed, this summer, since I did the rears.
- Ball joints, and control arm bushings, replaced last summer
- Blend doors have been taped
- Installed remote starter/alarm/keyless entr, with 2 way remote
- Heated B3 leather front seats, unheated leather rear seat,
- B3 glovebox
- BT Pioneer HU, old MB Quart separates, 4 channel MTX amp and old 12” AL Diamond Audio subwoofer, in a custom FG enclosure.
- E-code headlights
- Sprayed the corners and bumper indicator orange.
- 02j shifter
- VERY clean, complete interior.
I pulled the ENTIRE interior (other than the dash) and scrubbed EVERYTHING, when I bought the car. Carpet was pressure washed, and rust holes in the floor (at the body plugs) was cut out and welded closed.
Any rust on exterior body panels was fixed and taken to a body shop, for paint. No clear coat issues, but this car is approaching 25 years old, so dings and other small imperfections are present.
All of the glass, including windshield, was tinted with Suntek CXP. Rear doors, windshield and back is 50% and the front doors are slightly lighter… I think 30%. Helps hugely with heat rejection. I did 2 other cars with the same film.
All of the door handles work and use the same key (2 OE keys). New handle gaskets were ordered from Germany. All windows work.
The only things wrong with the car is the driver window tilts forward, when coming down. I heard something in the door pop, about a year ago. Goes up no problem… never goes off track, so I’ve ignored the problem.
AC works, but only blows around 60° @ speed 4. With the tint, it’s enough to keep me comfortable. Need to investigate.
Car is running snow tires on Rondos, but they’re probably less than 1 season in. Driver wheel is missing a center cap.… I think this happened recently, after I flushed the brakes.
I post a lot of my maintenance, in the ”What did you do to your B4, today” thread. Here are some recent posts…
Pics of car, taken this past Saturday 9/11. I’ve got plenty more pics taken that same day, which will be posted, shortly.
I think it’s pretty apparent that I take care of my cars. Based on the maintenance I’ve done, how the car runs, and how the car presents itself cosmetically, I want $4,750.
-Todd
I’ve owned this car since November 2013 and it was in need of much love, when it entered my ownership. Since then, I‘ve put a ton of sweat equity into it and a paltry 31,000 miles on it… under 4,000 per year, I still occasionally drive it an arduous 7 miles one way, to work, so the mileage will increase. I own 5 other cars, 2 of them being diesel. These factors are why it’s for sale.… time to thin out the herd.
Take notice of the dates and mileage, below…. I don’t drive a lot, anymore.
- Purchased November 2013, with 218,177 miles
- Currently 249,120 miles and slowlyyyy climbing.
- Cluster works 100% perfectly, which is a known issue with these cars.
- Clutch was done, when I purchased it
- The suspension and related bushings were also replaced when I got the car.
- Timing belt was done 6/8/19 @ 240,190. Timing belt and related components, are always changed at the 5 year interval, never the 50k mileage interval.… it’d probably take me 10 years to hit 50k.
- Oil and filter were last changed 9/10/20 @ 245,613. I use Liquimoly synthetic. Oil is changed at 5k miles or 1 year interval. Whichever comes sooner, which is typically the latter. I’m slightly overdue…
- Air and cabin filters were last changed 7/3/21 @ 248,641. Only quality filters are used. Mann, Hengst, etc.
- I definitely did the fuel filter, but didn’t write down, when.
- New rear rotors, pads, bearings
- Resealed the rear calipers and parking brake mechanism. I think I did a long term fix to the known parking brake issues. Entire caliper came apart, to do this
- Entire brake system was flushed.
- Replaced the front rotors and pads, last summer.
- Front calipers were resealed, this summer, since I did the rears.
- Ball joints, and control arm bushings, replaced last summer
- Blend doors have been taped
- Installed remote starter/alarm/keyless entr, with 2 way remote
- Heated B3 leather front seats, unheated leather rear seat,
- B3 glovebox
- BT Pioneer HU, old MB Quart separates, 4 channel MTX amp and old 12” AL Diamond Audio subwoofer, in a custom FG enclosure.
- E-code headlights
- Sprayed the corners and bumper indicator orange.
- 02j shifter
- VERY clean, complete interior.
I pulled the ENTIRE interior (other than the dash) and scrubbed EVERYTHING, when I bought the car. Carpet was pressure washed, and rust holes in the floor (at the body plugs) was cut out and welded closed.
Any rust on exterior body panels was fixed and taken to a body shop, for paint. No clear coat issues, but this car is approaching 25 years old, so dings and other small imperfections are present.
All of the glass, including windshield, was tinted with Suntek CXP. Rear doors, windshield and back is 50% and the front doors are slightly lighter… I think 30%. Helps hugely with heat rejection. I did 2 other cars with the same film.
All of the door handles work and use the same key (2 OE keys). New handle gaskets were ordered from Germany. All windows work.
The only things wrong with the car is the driver window tilts forward, when coming down. I heard something in the door pop, about a year ago. Goes up no problem… never goes off track, so I’ve ignored the problem.
AC works, but only blows around 60° @ speed 4. With the tint, it’s enough to keep me comfortable. Need to investigate.
Car is running snow tires on Rondos, but they’re probably less than 1 season in. Driver wheel is missing a center cap.… I think this happened recently, after I flushed the brakes.
I post a lot of my maintenance, in the ”What did you do to your B4, today” thread. Here are some recent posts…
The "What did you do to your B4 today" thread...
One has to wonder why we would go through all this. Not criticizing. I’ve been there to be sure. Perhaps harder to explain to a non-enthusiast o_O Well in this case the car was local to me and cheap, and it seemed like the problems were relatively minor, so it was worth the effort, even if in...
forums.tdiclub.com
The "What did you do to your B4 today" thread...
One has to wonder why we would go through all this. Not criticizing. I’ve been there to be sure. Perhaps harder to explain to a non-enthusiast o_O Well in this case the car was local to me and cheap, and it seemed like the problems were relatively minor, so it was worth the effort, even if in...
forums.tdiclub.com
The "What did you do to your B4 today" thread...
One has to wonder why we would go through all this. Not criticizing. I’ve been there to be sure. Perhaps harder to explain to a non-enthusiast o_O Well in this case the car was local to me and cheap, and it seemed like the problems were relatively minor, so it was worth the effort, even if in...
forums.tdiclub.com
The "What did you do to your B4 today" thread...
One has to wonder why we would go through all this. Not criticizing. I’ve been there to be sure. Perhaps harder to explain to a non-enthusiast o_O Well in this case the car was local to me and cheap, and it seemed like the problems were relatively minor, so it was worth the effort, even if in...
forums.tdiclub.com
The "What did you do to your B4 today" thread...
One has to wonder why we would go through all this. Not criticizing. I’ve been there to be sure. Perhaps harder to explain to a non-enthusiast o_O Well in this case the car was local to me and cheap, and it seemed like the problems were relatively minor, so it was worth the effort, even if in...
forums.tdiclub.com
The "What did you do to your B4 today" thread...
Rotbox, you served me well, good friend. You’ll be able to peacefully rust away at the big scrapyard, in the sky... Well, someone came out for the IP and tail lights, yesterday. It started flawlessly, in front of the buyer. It’s officially a part out, now. Seems it’s always the top dp...
forums.tdiclub.com
The "What did you do to your B4 today" thread...
Rotbox, you served me well, good friend. You’ll be able to peacefully rust away at the big scrapyard, in the sky... Well, someone came out for the IP and tail lights, yesterday. It started flawlessly, in front of the buyer. It’s officially a part out, now. Seems it’s always the top dp...
forums.tdiclub.com
The "What did you do to your B4 today" thread...
Rotbox, you served me well, good friend. You’ll be able to peacefully rust away at the big scrapyard, in the sky... Well, someone came out for the IP and tail lights, yesterday. It started flawlessly, in front of the buyer. It’s officially a part out, now. Seems it’s always the top dp...
forums.tdiclub.com
Pics of car, taken this past Saturday 9/11. I’ve got plenty more pics taken that same day, which will be posted, shortly.
The "What did you do to your B4 today" thread...
Rotbox, you served me well, good friend. You’ll be able to peacefully rust away at the big scrapyard, in the sky... Well, someone came out for the IP and tail lights, yesterday. It started flawlessly, in front of the buyer. It’s officially a part out, now. Seems it’s always the top dp...
forums.tdiclub.com
I think it’s pretty apparent that I take care of my cars. Based on the maintenance I’ve done, how the car runs, and how the car presents itself cosmetically, I want $4,750.
-Todd
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