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04-12-2009, 12:04 PM
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JETTA 2001 140 K MILES
Hello Guys:
I am going to buy a car to my daughter and among those many that I can afford to pay, I found a Jetta 2001 - 4 cylinders - Sedan - 2.0 engine -- auto -- with 141 K miles with an extremely good condition internally, externally and a very clean engine. I start this car and the engine sounds and run very smooth. I can hear no abnormal noises, valve knocks or any noises. The car is for sale by a dealer in Garland - TX for $4300.00 with all paperwork and tax included. What you guys think about the engine mileage for this WV car made in Mexico? Buying this car I will be the 3rd owner. I will appreciate your feedback. Thanks
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04-13-2009, 01:03 PM
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04-13-2009, 02:05 PM
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I used the used car appraisal feature at edmunds.com, making a few assumptions about the car and using my zip code, and it came up with a dealer retain quite close to what your dealer is asking. The only specific complaint I've heard of on these cars is that the window regulators tend to fail early and often. I don't know if that has been addressed by VW. You can probably get more and better information here:http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeromain
While I personally would prefer a TDI/manual, that's up to you and your daughter. I say go for it.
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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar. 83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 400,xxx miles 08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 22,xxx miles 88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.
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04-13-2009, 02:11 PM
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I would avoid any VW with an automatic transmission, but you might get lucky with this one. You might check out some VW-specific forums (VWVortex.com, etc...). If your daughter can drive stick, I'd definitely avoid the automatic.
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1992 300D 2.5T 1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold) 1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy" 1974 Triumph TR6 1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)
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04-13-2009, 04:07 PM
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While lucky enough not to have owned one, I've known enough people who have, and a friend of mine is a service manager for a VW dealer. I still have not met anyone with something nice to say about these cars.
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04-13-2009, 04:13 PM
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On some nights I still believe that a car with the fuel gauge on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. - HST 1983 300SD - 305000 1984 Toyota Landcruiser - 190000 1994 GMC Jimmy - 203000  https://media.giphy.com/media/X3nnss8PAj5aU/giphy.gif
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04-13-2009, 04:14 PM
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I think she'd like a 560Sl roadster much better than the VW.
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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process." 2012 SLK 350 1987 420 SEL
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04-13-2009, 04:18 PM
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As a dad, I would be a little concerned about how good she would look in a car like that.  Buy her an Escort
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On some nights I still believe that a car with the fuel gauge on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. - HST 1983 300SD - 305000 1984 Toyota Landcruiser - 190000 1994 GMC Jimmy - 203000 https://media.giphy.com/media/X3nnss8PAj5aU/giphy.gif
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04-13-2009, 04:19 PM
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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process." 2012 SLK 350 1987 420 SEL
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04-14-2009, 08:57 AM
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VS'w in general, I have found, can be excellent cars. I just wouldn't buy an automatic. My TDI is at 170K and has yet to need any major repairs (knock on wood). I have owned Rabbits, Caddy diesels, a Scirocco, a camper bus, a Dasher wagon, and a few others I am sure I have forgotten, and every last one of them has been a great car. I think a lot of it has to due with the previous owners' maintenance sense.
That said, I have indeed heard many complaints about the newer VW's. The newest one I have ever owned is a 98 (the TDI). I have heard good things about the TDI wagons -- I believe they were still made in Germany until recently. They command quite a premium, though.
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1992 300D 2.5T 1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold) 1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy" 1974 Triumph TR6 1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)
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04-14-2009, 06:12 PM
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I had read all posts today, 04/14/09 and I want to say thanks for every one for their thoughts. I found it very helpful.
I drove this car yesterday and I found the following: Transmission makes smooth changes, engine has no knocks when running or in idle, brakes are good, body are in good condition, interior are nice, color is blue, and everything works. One thing that brought my attention: Dash board has two alarms that don't go away. One is Check Engine and the other is for the Airbag. Dealer said that Air Bag alarm can be reset by a VW dealer and the Check Engine is code  0343 that means bad oxygen sensor. I don't know yet if is true.If anyone has something more to tell me I will appreciated. Thanks.
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