[Vwdiesel] 2000 Jetta TDI fair value?

[Shawn Wright]

I drove it today, and it was quite nice, but not exceptional, no major issues, just not stunning. 
The owner is a mechanic at the VW dealer, and used to live in my neighbourhood. A decent 
deal I think, but I've decided to be happy with my '85 for a while longer. Since we've only 
driven 80k in 5 years with it, a newer TDI isn't really justified right now. He did say he'd 
consider an offer, so if someone in Victoria, BC is looking for one, here it is:

http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/6936220&category=passenger-cars

There is also a similar one with auto trans for $9000 in Victoria, but I didn't look at it; I have 
no interest in automatics...

Thanks everyone for the info.

On 7 Sep 2008 at 12:47, Doyt W. Echelberger <doyt at buckeye-express.com> wrote:

> All the used TDI's I ever test drove over the last 10 years displayed 
> yellow dash lights for "check engine."
> 
> After noticing this the first few times, I asked a friend in the VW sales 
> business about it, (he was driving a TDI demo at the time) and he verified my
> observation, saying they all (even new ones) developed carbon accumulations
> somewhere in the intake/exhaust passages. I don't remember exactly where or why.
> 
> Anyhow, the accumulation eventually has to be removed by taking the system
> apart.....costly.
> 
> Doyt
> 
>  >>>>>>>>>>>>
> At 10:43 AM 9/7/2008, you wrote:
> >I'm looking at 2000 Jetta TDI GLS today, with 160,000 kms (new timing belt
> >done), leather, sunroof, loaded. Asking price is $10,800 CDN in Victoria, BC.
> >We tend to have the highest prices in the country due to very little rust
> >(usually). Just interested in what a fair price would be in other parts, and
> >what things I should watch for. It's a 5 speed, and mechanic owned.
> >
> >
> >Shawn Wright
> >http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels
> >'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
> >'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA
> >
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Shawn Wright
http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels
'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA