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Original Owner, Low Miles - 2004 Volkswagen Golf Gti 1.8t on 2040-cars

Year:2004 Mileage:51387 Color: Metallic Gray /
  Black/Gray
Location:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.8L 1781CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 9BWDE61J444012329 Year: 2004
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: GTI 1.8T Hatchback 2-Door
Options: Cassette Player, CD Player
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: Traction Control, Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 51,387
Power Options: Heated Driver and Passenger Seats, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Metallic Gray
Interior Color: Black/Gray
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Doors: 2
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Single Owner, Low-Mileage (51,387), metallic gray 2004 1.8T GTI, all maintenance records, synthetic oil changes maintained regularly, 17" rims, michelin pilot MXM4 tires put on at 39,668 miles (less than 12,000 miles on tires), brake fluid flush at 18,818 miles for 20k service and at 39,863 miles, spark plugs changed at ~46,000. The car looks great as shown in the photos and runs great too!. Defects include scratches on right rear bumper/fender as shown in photo, typical scratches on rear bumper, latch broken on interior center console organizer as shown in pictures, exterior hood latch handle broke off so you have to unlatch the hood using your fingers, the interior is immaculate aside from a few wear and tear items that are visible in the photos."

This is a single-owner, low-mileage (51,387) 1.8 turbo GTI that looks and runs great.  I have all the maintenance records and religiously maintained oil changes with synthetic oil.  A brake fluid flush was performed at the 20K service at 18,818 miles and again at 39,863.  Spark plugs were changed at ~46,000.  The tires are like new, Michelin Pilot MXM4's with less than 12,000 miles.  Rims are 17".  The 1.8 turbo GTI has amazing pickup and pep.  The car was hand-washed regularly including under the hood cleanings as is evidenced in the photos.  It's been a fun car for my wife and I and we are sad to part with it, but we just don't use it anymore.  The exterior and interior are in great shape except as noted in the condition description.  There is no longer a warranty for the vehicle and the car is being sold as is.  Feel free to contact me with additional questions or to arrange for a viewing.

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