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[T1MMBOJONES]

Need?

Got an ex-cabbie friend in his 70s whose trying to survive on just Social Security. Got a decent apartment in small town public housing but needs a car for shopping, medical appointments, etc.. He's a car guy and a good driver, but cuts corners on maintenance and ran his last two 200K mile used cars into the ground- Last one was a gas hog Isuzu 4x4 and he changed the oil maybe 3 times and the filter once in 60K miles, before that a Mopar Minivan that he had only one "smart" key for and he lost it. His current ride was free, another barely running Mopar Minivan with strut towers so rusted that only the cowl is keeping the front struts in the car! Should have driven it straight to the scrapyard but now he's sunk a couple hundred $$$ into it.

I'm tempted to sell him the Golf4 TDI, but I didn't take care of it for 21 years to have him kill it in 2. Trying to figure out a way to sell him the car so he's legally responsible for it but structure the deal like a full maintenance lease so he doesn't get it until the maintenance is caught up and is motivated to bring it back for service. Tryin' to give the guy a hand, without lettin' one of my favorite cars die of neglect...

my buddy is driving around in a ram mini van he bought new but has basically run into the ground, like pretty much everything he ever owned, his dad does the same....only tops off oil with whatever is cheap, never changes it... his van, likely his fathers aswell, has blown strut towers too which i had to explain to him you don't just "replace". him and his wife really want a tdi wagon, he even found a 2015 in blue. i just gave him a list of what would need doing based on age and mileage and told him about all the things that can potentially fail also due to neglegence and pretty much told him nicely a tdi is not for him...

 

[GlowBugTDI]

Well, I bought another alh yet again. picking it up tomorrow. A dangerous path I'm traveling... y'all may have to put me in rehab if I end up to far gone.

 

[gearheadgrrrl]

my buddy is driving around in a ram mini van he bought new but has basically run into the ground, like pretty much everything he ever owned, his dad does the same....only tops off oil with whatever is cheap, never changes it... his van, likely his fathers aswell, has blown strut towers too which i had to explain to him you don't just "replace". him and his wife really want a tdi wagon, he even found a 2015 in blue. i just gave him a list of what would need doing based on age and mileage and told him about all the things that can potentially fail also due to neglegence and pretty much told him nicely a tdi is not for him...

We had a 2000 in our family for over 20 years, mom bought it new and I got it when she passed in 2008. I had it for a couple years then passed it on to my brother who traded it for a new Chrysler minivan in 2022. Was pretty rusted out by then but still ran well thanks to regular maintenance. VWs are "maintenance critical", I swear a lot of VW's poor reliability rep is due to careless owners who don't bother with timing belt and DSG oil changes.

 

[GlowBugTDI]

VWs are "maintenance critical", I swear a lot of VW's poor reliability rep is due to careless owners who don't bother with timing belt and DSG oil changes.

Pretty much. If maintenance is a problem minivans, toyota corolas, camrys, chevy aveo's, and ford rangers are all great low maintenance vehicles.

 

[[486]]

The hatch buttons only unlock the hatch for a few seconds, you have to go and physically push the hatch microswitch for it to open.

Man I hate that on my 02
they shoulda just put the golf hatch on all of them with an actual linkage, and with the lock actuator just hooked up to the door locks

 

[[486]]

Well, I bought another alh yet again. picking it up tomorrow. A dangerous path I'm traveling... y'all may have to put me in rehab if I end up to far gone.

I've been able to wean myself off of buying every parts car that passes under my nose for under $500
but I kinda regret it

 

[fatmobile]

Well, I bought another alh yet again. picking it up tomorrow. A dangerous path I'm traveling... y'all may have to put me in rehab if I end up to far gone.

Was it another wagon?
02 vw jetta wagon - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale - craigslist
Looks good for parts.
A dangerous path,.. afraid I'm not much help with that.

 

[T1MMBOJONES]

Man I hate that on my 02
they shoulda just put the golf hatch on all of them with an actual linkage, and with the lock actuator just hooked up to the door locks

most mk3 and mk4 golfs ive seen have nonfunctioning rear hatches whereas the wagons seem to work fine. most mk2 golfs ive seen the hatch doesnt even lock or latch but at least opens....i never tried the switches in either of my wagons, 03 and 13 and see no need for it tbh. i actually have considered finding a left side euro/rhd door card for my drivers door so i could elliminate the switch and have a bigger door pocket. the 03 switch panel was removeable if i recall whereas the 13 is molded in. i will admit having to physically unlock the 03 everytime was a little annoying but easy enough, kessy has solved that issue on my "new" one.

 

[GlowBugTDI]

I've been able to wean myself off of buying every parts car that passes under my nose for under $500
but I kinda regret it

Well this one ended up being $600, but 212k miles so the trans will match the wagon nicely mile wise. I wish I could find sub 500$ tdi's last 3 inquiry part outs they wanted $1200-$1500 for the whole car.

 

[GlowBugTDI]

Was it another wagon?
02 vw jetta wagon - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale - craigslist
Looks good for parts.
A dangerous path,.. afraid I'm not much help with that.

I messaged him the other day and held onto it as a possible option, but this other car worked out. That one has 350k and is super rusty. Looks like he added some pics to the post now.

 

[GlowBugTDI]

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• GlowBugTDI
• Jun 13, 2024

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• GlowBugTDI
• Jun 13, 2024

The newest alh I bought. This is now my 4th I've owned. This will be my donor car for the wagon. Even has a newer gti shifter that will look great in the wagon.

 

[GlowBugTDI]

Build Date is on the Silver sticker on the Driver's door frame, mine in January of '02. I didn't get it at the dealer until April 15th.

Checked it out now that I have time and was going over things quickly before making the 1.5hr drive tomorrow. Build date is 11/1.

 

[[486]]

most mk3 and mk4 golfs ive seen have nonfunctioning rear hatches whereas the wagons seem to work fine. most mk2 golfs ive seen the hatch doesnt even lock or latch but at least opens....i never tried the switches in either of my wagons, 03 and 13 and see no need for it tbh. i actually have considered finding a left side euro/rhd door card for my drivers door so i could elliminate the switch and have a bigger door pocket. the 03 switch panel was removeable if i recall whereas the 13 is molded in. i will admit having to physically unlock the 03 everytime was a little annoying but easy enough, kessy has solved that issue on my "new" one.

the a4 golf hatches are pretty easy to fix, it's always that little roll pin walking outta its hole
squeeze it back into place and it's good for another ten years

 

[[486]]

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• GlowBugTDI
• Jun 13, 2024

I saw you heading north on I35 lol

before anything goes for scrap, I've been halfass looking for a steering rack and maybe a rear axle beam (but I'm not 100% on the rear axle because I'm becoming disillusioned in the strength of them when loaded over 3000lbs)

 

[GlowBugTDI]

I saw you heading north on I35 lol

before anything goes for scrap, I've been halfass looking for a steering rack and maybe a rear axle beam (but I'm not 100% on the rear axle because I'm becoming disillusioned in the strength of them when loaded over 3000lbs)

Ya? Lol I was making a run for home before dark. Held 75-80 all the way across wisc. What were you driving?

Will need more supporting welds in the beam. So far nothing is going to scrap anytime soon. It'll be sitting here.

Just pulled the valve cover. Poor engine ate 3 valves. Head is chewed up too. More coming on that later.

 

[Bradm]

Ya? Lol I was making a run for home before dark. Held 75-80 all the way across wisc. What were you driving?

Will need more supporting welds in the beam. So far nothing is going to scrap anytime soon. It'll be sitting here.

Just pulled the valve cover. Poor engine ate 3 valves. Head is chewed up too. More coming on that later.

Did you get that out of Milwaukee? There was one identical to that with a broke TB i was going to pick up today and he text this morning that he sold it

 

[GlowBugTDI]

Did you get that out of Milwaukee? There was one identical to that with a broke TB i was going to pick up today and he text this morning that he sold it

Ya. So you were the other guy who wanted it lol. He was trying to stick to the $800 because he "had another guy who was interested".
Your not missing out on much. Sounded like it was in better condition over the phone and the pictures make it look a lot nicer than it is. The door was welded on and its crooked so you have to slam it closed harder then any person should have to. Not that I care. Over the phone it was "it still idles, just won't actually drive because it struggles and dies off idle" got there and it was "it doesn't start". Misunderstanding on his end I guess. Got it for a better price thankfully.

Where in wisc are you? If you need any parts let me know.

 

[GlowBugTDI]

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• GlowBugTDI
• Jun 15, 2024

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• GlowBugTDI
• Jun 15, 2024

Some of the carnage. 3 valves toast, and sadly the cam didn't make it either. The valve cover plastic also got its ticket punched which is to bad because I already had a buyer for that.

 

[Bradm]

Ya. So you were the other guy who wanted it lol. He was trying to stick to the $800 because he "had another guy who was interested".
Your not missing out on much. Sounded like it was in better condition over the phone and the pictures make it look a lot nicer than it is. The door was welded on and its crooked so you have to slam it closed harder then any person should have to. Not that I care. Over the phone it was "it still idles, just won't actually drive because it struggles and dies off idle" got there and it was "it doesn't start". Misunderstanding on his end I guess. Got it for a better price thankfully.

Where in wisc are you? If you need any parts let me know.

At least you got it, and its going towards swapping that wagon
Id like those wheels if anything
Im about 40 min south of Madison

 

[greengeeker]

Any chance somebody has a KQC DSG kicking around they want to sell?

 

[Kriesel]

I have a 5-speed from my '06 kicking around... haha

 

[fatmobile]

What is a KQC DSG born in?

 

[[486]]

Ya? Lol I was making a run for home before dark. Held 75-80 all the way across wisc. What were you driving?

Will need more supporting welds in the beam. So far nothing is going to scrap anytime soon. It'll be sitting here.

Just pulled the valve cover. Poor engine ate 3 valves. Head is chewed up too. More coming on that later.

Same blue wagon you've seen before.
it's more the wheel bearings getting hot than the beam itself.

 

[GlowBugTDI]

Same blue wagon you've seen before.
it's more the wheel bearings getting hot than the beam itself.

Huh, somehow I missed it or totally forgot I saw it.
Oh ok, that makes sense.

 

[[486]]

Huh, somehow I missed it or totally forgot I saw it.
Oh ok, that makes sense.

You had your hands full with a load of plunder, your seeing a clapped out dark blue wagon in the far oncoming lane isn't exactly the most expected result, where seeing a bright red beetle on a trailer behind a blue chevy sure catches my eye.

 

[GlowBugTDI]

You had your hands full with a load of plunder, your seeing a clapped out dark blue wagon in the far oncoming lane isn't exactly the most expected result, where seeing a bright red beetle on a trailer behind a blue chevy sure catches my eye.

Hah, no wonder I didn't. I naturally assumed you were heading north as I was. Only half retard here.

 

[greengeeker]

What is a KQC DSG born in?

2009 Jetta with CBEA.

 

[SpamJ]

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[prsa01]

Just an fyi for anyone interested. I know nothing about car or seller. 2001 tdi, $1000. Based on quick look at ad, seller knows very little about car condition so I'm guessing you could get it for less.

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[indigoTDI]

hej folks - anyone purchased aspherical heated side mirrors (esp mk7 sportwagen) OEM/aftermarket? any recommendations or vendors to steer clear of? broke the signal lens too - but may need to go to VW to get that piece