2001 Tdi Volkswagen New Beetle Gls 1.9l Diesel - Great Mileage Vw on 2040-cars
Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
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This diesel bug has been mine for 7 years, and it's a joy to drive. You can see on the original window sticker the EPA mileage: 42 MPG in the city, and 49 MPG on the highway. It runs nicely in the city, and the manual transmission combined with diesel torque makes it loads of fun on mountain roads.
It's also an amazing hauler: fold the rear seat down and you get a cargo bed through the rear 2/3 of the car. Some of the interior shows its age: the end of the parking brake release button has come off, the gearshift skirt leather has some worn spots, and the armrest lid hinge needs repair. It also has the common early 2000s New Beetle issues on the interior of the doors: the rubber finish is worn in places and the leather glue isn't holding like it used to. On the outside, the most notable issue is the lower grille: it is the same height as parking space bumpers and the plastic is cracked. The fog lights work fine, however. The side running boards also have dents from curbs. The car runs great--A/C is working fine, the transmission shifts nicely, and--probably the reason you're looking at this in the first place--the TDI engine gives plenty of power and fuel economy. DC inspection is good until December 2018. This would be a great car for a long-distance commuter, diesel VW enthusiast, or anyone who likes the idea of getting 49 MPG on the highway. I'm sad to let it go--I bought a truck because my hauling needs are bigger than my distance driving needs. This is a no reserve auction. I know people travel to get their TDI (I drove to Tennessee to get this one!), so I can meet you at National, Dulles, or BWI airports or Union Station if you're coming from out of town. |
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