WTB - 1999-2003 Golf With the ALH / M/T

Zhaque

New member
Joined
Feb 13, 2025
Location
Kalamazoo, Michigan
TDI
N/A
I’ve made one other post before, but I’d like to make another updating my criteria. I am a college student in Michigan looking for a high mpg/low insurance commuter for driving from my campus to work (about 40 minutes one-way). I’ve been shopping on-and-off for three to four months looking for a Golf TDi that’s in somewhat decent shape, which seems to be a big ask these days. A few criteria I’d like cars to meet:

1. Preferably not silver/gold/white. Not my favorite colors, I’d prefer one in green, blue, or black, in that order.
2. MUST be manual.
3. No rust (I am prepared to travel outside the salt belt). I hope to keep it out of the salt myself and drive my truck with winter tires in those conditions. I’m pretty sentimental with vehicles, especially older ones, so I’d really like to get one that’s in decent condition and keep it nice.
4. No crazy mods. An intake, wheels, or a reasonable exhaust setup shouldn’t be a problem. Just no crazy hood stacks or crappy coilovers. Looking for a grandpa car, essentially.
5. No accidents, just as a precaution.
6. Black interior with a sunroof is preferred.
7. Under $10k

Please reach out if you have a car that you’re looking to send to a good home, or if you see one that you think I’d be interested in. I really appreciate it! Thanks!
 

Nuje

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Feb 11, 2005
Location
Island near Vancouver
TDI
2002 Golf 6MT; 2015 Sportwagen 6MT; 2016 A3 e-tron 6DSG
Previously owned and driven by my 86yr-old dad who is literally a grandpa: :D
 

Zhaque

New member
Joined
Feb 13, 2025
Location
Kalamazoo, Michigan
TDI
N/A
Previously owned and driven by my 86yr-old dad who is literally a grandpa: :D
Man if I wasn’t almost 40 hours away I’d really consider it. I think I would prefer a factory diesel though, just for peace of mind. Awesome build though! Thanks for showing her off.
 

UhOh

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Dec 24, 2014
Location
PNW
TDI
2003 Golf GLS (2005 Mercedes E320 CDI)
I had a couple of cars shipped as I didn't have the time. Cost isn't all that bad. Would recommend, however, to have an independent inspection performed (by someone who actually knows the vehicles OR can be instructed on what to look for).
 
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