2001 Volkswagen Jetta Gls Sedan 4-door 1.8l Wolfsburg Edition on 2040-cars

VIN: 3vwsd69m91m163764 Year: 2001
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Jetta
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: GLS Sedan 4-Door
Options: Sunroof, CD Player
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 170,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: 1.8T Wolfsburg
Exterior Color: Black
Number of Doors: 4
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Cylinders: 4

Condition: Used: A 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. ... 

 2001 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition
170,000 Miles, 5 speed manual transmission
Located in Brewster, NY - Sold AS IS!

I'm the original owner of this car, and it's been sitting around since November when I bought a new car.  She starts up for me every week and I take her for a spin on the highway for a few miles and back.  Major repairs that I recall include a new clutch @ 140k, and a timing chain controller about 2 years ago (this was expensive). In the last year I had some exhaust work done and an o2 sensor replaced to pass inspection.  She blew a coil pack on me last november which was replaced, but meh, I decided to replace her.  The car runs fine, bring your plates and drive her home!

Great for:
College Kid Crowd - Great gas mileage for those long journeys to Buffalo & Oswego etc.
Commuters/Train Station People - She's cheap on the wallet and always starts up in the cold.
Gearheads - Stock Wolfsburg, Germany built 1.8 turbo 4 is quick and easy to upgrade.
Newbs - Learn to drive stick this summer and impress the girls!

Here's a list of items and issues that come to mind with this car:
The Good:
- The engine still runs strong at 170k miles and the turbo is healthy. Acceleration is quick and has no problems driving in left lanes.
- It's very reliable. It has always started for me. I did have to replace the alternator once, but I simply pushed it down a hill to get it started that day.
- I put a Kenwood CD/USB receiver in a few years ago. It sounds pretty good but I still have the OEM cassette deck if you want it.
- Gas mileage is around 30mpg.

The Bad:
- Those lights on the dashboard pic have been lit for a few years now. The car passes inspection without a problem.
- The cruise control doesn't work. I think because of the lights mentioned above.
- The ebrake is inconsistent and thus unreliable for use on steep hills. It's fine for non-steep hills when also leaving the car in gear. I keep getting it tightened but i guess it needs better fixing.
- The sunroof electronics are broken. I like my sunroof and used it a lot. Then it just stopped working one day. I guess this is common because VW includes a handy allen wrench in the car so you can open/close it manually!
- When the car is parked on an incline and it rains really hard there is a leak somewhere over the gas/brake pedals.  I had the drains cleaned once, but it didnt seem to help, so I put a small bucket under the pedals if i'm parking on a hill and it's gonna rain.
- There is a small coolant leak.  I'm not sure of the source but it seems to have started since I've not been driving her much.
- The tires seem to loose air a bit.  You will want to get this checked out.  The tires are not punctured, but the rims are a bit corroded.  I've keep a small air compressor in the glove box.
- Alignment is a bit wonky, might need new front tires.  Rear tires are still fine.  Michelins too.

The Ugly:
- The interior is pretty haggard. It's been on a lot of long trips and things like the glove box latch and arm rest are broken (you can still open the glove box, not to worry).
- The front driver side spoiler is cracked a bit. I never got around to repairing this, you could fix it or just pull the thing off.
- The front hood has some paint chips.

**Please note** My apologies but I am not a mechanic.  I am just a regular guy selling his car and looking for an easy transaction.  I am providing as much information as I can so that you can make an informed and educated buying decision.  I have listed what I know to be wrong with the car.  It's possible there are other things wrong that I'm not aware of.  I highly suggest all bidders see the car in person beforhand.  I am also happy to let your mechanic check it out if they are close.  The car is sold AS IS, and no warranty if offered.

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