Is My 2003 Jetta Wagen Worth Anything?

[Stinkyfingers]

I've got a silver 6-speed wagen, nice black cloth interior, everything seems to work except...
- the steering rack leaks,
- there's a squeek from the left from wheel,
- the rust bug has started eating the bottoms of the front fenders,
- the glow plug light has been on for 4 years, (starts all winter though),
- and the airbag light recently came on (have not scanned it but guessing the clock spring or seat sensor).

And it has 480,000+ miles on it.
But...
- Service records from new,
- Cat filter and fuel additive each fill-up for years and years,
- Old Navy pcv oil seperator
- Documented oil & filter changes with Rotella Full Synthetic oil (burns no oil between changes!!!)
- Koni struts and springs (been in a long time)
- Panzer skid plate
- Maintenance not done by me was done by Jettah in Fowlerville, MI
- VR-6 clutch
- Rocket Chip Stage 2
- Trans rebuilt by Matt Whitbread

My wife says no one will want it but I disagree!
Just bought a new car and I'd like someone to have my TDi. But I can also use it as a winter beater and let the Michigan salt have another go at it.
What do you think?

-JohnD

 

[Mozambiquer]

It's for sure worth something. The 03 Jetta wagon with the manual transmission is one of the most desirable ones. Obviously it has some flaws and higher mileage, which will bring the value down some, but depending on the condition of the rest of it, you can for sure get $1500+ for it.

 

[jmodge]

Keep beating it

 

[Hyde7278]

PM sent with questions

 

[Powder Hound]

Your car is junk and you must sell it to me for one dollar.

Cheers,

PH

 

[Stinkyfingers]

CORRECTION:
It is a 5-speed!
I suffer from Fat Finger Typing Syndrome.

 

[kjclow]

Someone will be willing to buy it but my suggestion would be to drive it until it won't roll no more.

 

[GlowBugTDI]

I agree with kjclow, but if i was closer i would definitely be interested!

On the other hand if you don't really need it the prices for cars are really high right now, so it would be a good time to sell. Most likely car prices will be higher for the next couple years tho so you could sell a bit later if you decide to keep it around and see how much use it gets