Rare - German Made 2003 Wagon With Low Miles Garaged And In Excellent Condition on 2040-cars
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Hi, We are selling our Jetta Wagon after purchasing a new TDI SportWagon. The Volkswagon (it's not a car, it's a Volkswagon!) was purchased new in '03 and has been well maintained, both by the dealer and a local shop specializing in Audi/Porche/VW, and garaged. We really like this car and have put off selling it as it solid and fun to drive. It has 96K, mostly highway, miles The Wagons (unlike the sedans) are made in Germany and are very well put together with no rattles or squeaks even after 10 years on the road.
It is not a (seemingly much sought-after) TDI model. You may think you need a TDI. As the owner of one, here is my take: Many people cite the large amount of torque that a diesel has- unless you are going to tow a trailer, the long stroke 2.0L gas engine has PLENTY of torque. Diesel engines are more fuel efficient (my TDI gets an average of 36 while the '03 gets 27) but diesel fuel now costs considerably more than gas, severely limiting that advantage AND the do pollute more. Finally, longevity- The 2.0L engine is based on a block that VW has been using for years and if properly maintained (as this VW has been) will probably go for a couple hundred thousand miles before need an overhaul. |
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