WTB: MK5 Golf TDI; under $6k; Portland, OR

jjkowals

New member
Joined
Aug 10, 2015
Location
Portland, OR
TDI
2009 Sportwagen
Hello TDIclub,
I am really interested in buying a MK5 Golf TDI. My budget is $4-$5k.
Dream scenario:
2003 Golf GLS TDI 4dr
less than 200k miles
cared for like a baby with records to prove
within a days drive of Portland, OR
"If you build it, they will come." Just throwing it out there.
Thanks! I'm new to the forum. Sorry if this is completely unrealistic and it's everyone's dream scenario.
Looking to sell/trade 09 JSW TDI 145k, 6spd, Pano roof, Excellent condition. Will post full ad soon. Downsizing and freeing up funds to project the Golf -> Golf Country (minus syncro).
 

tdi-eyed

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 12, 2009
Location
CA/NE
TDI
Mk4 Jetta Wagon
Sounds like you are looking for a Mk4, not mk5. Going to be a bear to find one, esp out west, with under 200k at that price. And, you'll want to stick with a 5-speed in the 1999-2003 model years. Good luck.
 

jjkowals

New member
Joined
Aug 10, 2015
Location
Portland, OR
TDI
2009 Sportwagen
oh ok. One of the most confusing things to figure out mk4, mk5? Is there a decent table of this somewhere. It seems Wikipedia has led me a stray.

After a little searching, I am realizing the rarity. I forgot to mention that I want a 5spd. I think I would fall asleep at the wheel if I didn't have to shift.
 

lateapex

Member
Joined
Sep 28, 2014
Location
MA
TDI
none yet
oh ok. One of the most confusing things to figure out mk4, mk5? Is there a decent table of this somewhere. It seems Wikipedia has led me a stray.

After a little searching, I am realizing the rarity. I forgot to mention that I want a 5spd. I think I would fall asleep at the wheel if I didn't have to shift.
It's worth noting that Wikipedia has a global worldview on this kind of subject. The US usually gets each new generation of VW (among other makes) anywhere from 1 to 3 years later than Europe and the rest of the world. Lucky us.

For a US-specific resource, take a look at, say, this Edmunds overview of Golf MK2 through MK7, incl. TDI. Then click on any given year to drill down on pricing, inventory, features and specs, reviews and photos.
 

MVP

Veteran Member
Joined
Feb 15, 2015
Location
Litchfield Park, AZ
TDI
2003 Jetta Wagon, GLS 5-speed, Baltic Green Past: 2001 Golf 4-door, GLS 5-speed
I'm in Phoenix and had to fly to Houston to pick up a fixer upper @217k on the clock. Keep looking daily and try adhuntr dot com to scour craigslist
 
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