I'm considering joining the Vdub Club, and have my eye on a '07 Jetta Wolfsburg
Original owner, not quite 14k, Silver over Black leatherette, 2.5 I5 w/Auto
Sunroof, heated seats/mirrors/alloys
Original owner doesn't want to part with it (literally cringed when handing keys over for test drive), but medical conditions dictate she can't drive anymore
I just drove it
Other then the low tires, and weak starting battery (most of this car's problems are from sitting), once it warmed up and got up to speed, it was nice
It's been religiously serviced at a VW dealer since day 1, down to a $1900 bill last Oct for a alternator, pulley kit, two front springs, and an oil change (I surmise alternator died from frequently having to recharge low battery from lack of use)
Downsides
Banged up trunklid ($250 salvage part locally)
Minor bumps and scrapes (#nyclife)
Scratched windshield (Safelite might do before purchase?)
Headliner falling down (apparently common to the Mk5 Jetta?)
Low speed front end clunk/rattle (something to do with the previous front end work?)
All windows/doors/sunroof work, 3 keys present, CEL not on, several recalls (ignition coil?) completed
Carfax came back squeaky clean
It shifted nice, and while it hesitated a bit on acceleration cold, I chalk that up to stale gas, low tires, and a weak battery (again, lack of use)
She's asking (and pretty firm) on 4k
What do we think?
Should I join the club?
Thanks for any insight in advance
-Mike
Original owner, not quite 14k, Silver over Black leatherette, 2.5 I5 w/Auto
Sunroof, heated seats/mirrors/alloys
Original owner doesn't want to part with it (literally cringed when handing keys over for test drive), but medical conditions dictate she can't drive anymore
I just drove it
Other then the low tires, and weak starting battery (most of this car's problems are from sitting), once it warmed up and got up to speed, it was nice
It's been religiously serviced at a VW dealer since day 1, down to a $1900 bill last Oct for a alternator, pulley kit, two front springs, and an oil change (I surmise alternator died from frequently having to recharge low battery from lack of use)
Downsides
Banged up trunklid ($250 salvage part locally)
Minor bumps and scrapes (#nyclife)
Scratched windshield (Safelite might do before purchase?)
Headliner falling down (apparently common to the Mk5 Jetta?)
Low speed front end clunk/rattle (something to do with the previous front end work?)
All windows/doors/sunroof work, 3 keys present, CEL not on, several recalls (ignition coil?) completed
Carfax came back squeaky clean
It shifted nice, and while it hesitated a bit on acceleration cold, I chalk that up to stale gas, low tires, and a weak battery (again, lack of use)
She's asking (and pretty firm) on 4k
What do we think?
Should I join the club?
Thanks for any insight in advance
-Mike