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2002 Volkswagen Golf Gls Tdi 5 Speed Manual Sunroof 50+ Mpg No Reserve! on 2040-cars

Year:2002 Mileage:134000
Location:

Niantic, Connecticut, United States

Niantic, Connecticut, United States
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2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS TDI

This has the high demand 5 speed Manual Transmission
Clutch is fine, no issues.

1.9 Liter Turbo charged ALH engine
Timing belt and water pump, tensioner was done around 75,000 miles.
It had the 100,000 mile belt installed  

Turbo works excellent.

The glow plug system works fine. I installed a larger battery to assure it starts up on the coldest of winter mornings.

Power windows all work fine, as well as the power sunroof, gas door and rear hatch release.

The brakes feel good. The front brake pads have about 60% left. 
Rear brake pads have about %40 left. 

Shocks are great up front. The rear are still good but I would replace them when you do the brake pads, they were replaced maybe 5 years ago. The rest of the suspension is good.

Steering feels great and responsive.

Tires were just rotated. Two tires are about %80, Two tires I would replace soon. They are worn at one side because the car needed an alignment, which was done last year.

It is due for an oil change next month.

The fuel filter was replaced in November.

The car needs a small hose from the PCV valve on the top of the valve cover gasket to the intake tube (can be clearly seen on the engine picture). The car had another key/cluster programmed something with the security system would not let the car start with the key.

The body is very good for its 12 year old age and northern environment. The pictures should depict so. If you have any questions please let me know.

This car is very reliable. I would replace the tires before taking it on a cross country journey.
Despite the tires, the car drives excellent on the highway.

The cruise control works

The AM/FM works. I never used the CD or TAPE player. No reason for me to think it would not work.

The glove box latch is NOT broken

Head lights, turn signals, brake lights are good.

This car reliably will get me 50-55 MPG with reasonable highway driving

If you do not know much about the TDIs you *WANT* to buy a PRE-2004 TDI
(2003 and down). WHY? the 2004+ ALH motors have a newer, more problematic pumpe-duse fuel injection system.  The camshaft (upper engine) also fails prematurely on the 2004+. 

The 99-03 model Jetta, Golf, Passat, Beetle TDI are the ones to look for and buy. 

The car is located in Niantic, CT (near New london, New haven - southern CT)
though I commute to Providince, RI so I can meet you anywhere in that general area if that helps. The TF Greene airport in Providence is pretty close (PVD).
The Amtrak train also is very close (New London).



TERMS OF SALE:
Winning bidder must contact me within 12 hours after close of auction. A $300.00 deposit is due within 36 hours of auctions end and full and final payment must be received within 7 days of auctions end. .
I reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback, low or no feedback.
If you have 0 , low, negative feedback,or you are NOT a ebay member from the USA you must contact me with a valid phone number prior to bidding or I reserve the right to cancel your bid.
$150 will be added to final bid price to cover my associated costs of this sale.
If you need the car delivered,  I can drive it to you for a charge, provided you are within 2-4 hours away.
If you are over 4 hours away and need a transporter let me know and I will try to help you. I want this to be an *EASY* transaction for both parties.

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