On the one hand, it doesn't have a lot of miles, on the other hand, it is getting up there in age, things get brittle, and as Warren mentioned, the chain guides can break and cause sudden loss of money. So, if you're going to replace the chain and guides, you're looking at over $1k, unless you do it yourself. That would be w/o finding anything stuck (like the pins that hold the rail in) or worn out (like the pass. side cam and/or lifters).

Might be better off with a nice 300E.

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09 Jetta TDI
1985 300D