2001 Volkswagen Gti - Rare Color on 2040-cars
Sylva, North Carolina, United States
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.8L 1781CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf
Trim: GTI GLS Hatchback 2-Door
Options: Sunroof
Drive Type: FWD
Power Options: Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 191,550
Exterior Color: Canyon Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
The car is very peppy being turbo-charged and handles beautifully! It is a RARE color - Canyon Red. It is from a smoke-free home. It has had regular maintenance (oil changes and such), had a new mass air flow sensor installed last year, new tires put on 4 months ago, and new rear brakes installed in June 2013 (the front brakes still have 80-90%). Defects include: Cracked fog-lamp cover (car does not have fog lamps-just plastic covers). Will need a front axle fairly soon. A/C is inop -possibly a bad relay or compressor clutch. It has a bad catalytic converter - a catalytic converter is only necessary for emissions checks - a car actually runs better without it. Since the car is older than 10 years it did not have to pass emissions checks, therefore, I never wanted to get that fixed. Finally, the cruise control works intermittently - I've been told it's probably a sensor. It is an automatic with power windows/locks and a cassette player. It has a moonroof. Payment for the vehicle will be accepted via Paypal - Deposit of US $500.00 within 24 hours of auction close. Immediate deposit required for Buy It Now. Full payment required within 3 days of auction close. Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping.
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