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2006 Vw Jetta Tdi 5-speed Manual Red Htd Seats New Body Style Mechanics Special on 2040-cars

US $2,975.00
Year:2006 Mileage:223500 Color: has a few dings and one small dent
Location:

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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Car is located in suburban St. Louis, 11 miles east of the Arch.

Runs and drives but will need to tow.  Has low power and black smoke when warm. Exterior has a few dings and one small dent.  Paintless Dent Removal said all can be addressed.  A few scuffs on rear bumper.  Windshield cracked.  Interior is good with no rips or cracks.  Some wear on buttons.  Brake pad light on.

I bought this car to fix up for my daughter but thought it was a 5-speed automatic, when it is actually a 5-speed manual.  So I am selling it as I bought it.  I am disclosing everything I know about it.  But please keep in mind that I have only had it a few weeks and have limited knowledge.

This is a car that will can be made nice with some work.  I bought it with that in mind. 

This car is loaded, with sunroof, heated seats, leather, Satellite Radio, and most options.

It is definitely a mechanic's special as it has been diagnosed needing a new camshaft and O2 sensor, as well as front brake pads.  The camshaft replacement is necessary on most of these and the kit with bearings, lifters and cam is about $450.  The engine sounds good with no knocking. The job is about 4 hours with easy access in car for a mechanic.

Starts right up. I drove it a couple of miles and it drove well, except that it is low on power and put out black smoke after a bit of driving.  Clutch is fine.  Has had timing belt replaced.  But it has the common camshaft wear so it is low on power, per the shop.

I will be glad to cooperate with shipping but my price is firm.  Trying to get out what I have in it.  Clear title in hand.


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