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Originally Posted by Zedbra
Price seems high, but it is a low mileage car. That isn't always a good thing per say, as some maintenance items may not have been done due to not hitting kilometres versus age. To be specific, the timing belt should be replaced at 160k kilometres OR at 5 years. Timing belt job can cost between $700-$1400 depending where you take it.
My friend had recently traded in a low mileage 05 just like that, I wonder if it is his old one. Pop the fuel door, have a look inside. There should be a decal inside that tells you what tire pressures the car should run. If there is no decal and it is the same colour as the car, then it is probably his car and it was repainted from a year ender. Look under the bumper and you may see other tell-tale signs of repairs.
If you do get it, I sold my friend an Eibach spring and strut kit that he still has laying around. He'd probably let it go for $200, I can ask.
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Thanks for the info, was hoping you'd chime in.
I'll be going first thing in the morning to check it out. The low mileage is the main appeal, and they offer a 2-day no hassle return guarantee (or, they say they do). That gives me enough time to take it to my mechanic and get him to throw it on a lift and check it out, assuming I buy the car. I am a bit surprised too that such an old car has (from the looks of it) nearly perfect paint.
I'll definitely be using the timing belt info to haggle lol, hopefully I can get it for around the $8000 mark.
Any other specifics i should check out? I've never bought or owned a diesel before
useless generic reply from the dealership:
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Hello,
the Jetta is an extremely clean, local vehicle. It was well driven and well taken care of.
Feel free to come take a look at it anytime this week 9am - 530pm. We are closed this
upcoming Saturday to Monday but reopen on Tuesday at 9am.