Rowleym Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Okay here's the deal. I have an 01 vw Jetta glx vr6. Here's basically the Craigslist ad:I am selling my beloved Volkswagen Jetta VR6. I am the third owner, and I'm trying to move back to another BMW. I bought this car with the intentions to keep it for a very long time, but I was steered towards a BMW again by my friend. This car is beautiful, and in perfect working condition. Many MANY things have been replaced with the intentions of keeping the car for a VERY long time. Car has 137,000 miles. Good2001 Jetta GLX VR6 - Baltic Green PearlTan leatherMonsoon stereoMultifunction steering wheelCLIMATronicHeated seats/mirrorsSunroof337 aluminum sport pedals/dead pedal4-motion front/rear valanceswindows tinted 20%GHL 2.5" exhaust- sounds beautiful 17" Longbeach wheels with BRAND NEW ALL SEASONS. Literally around 100 miles on them. New black/red GTI floor matsUpgraded in-door speakers with Kenwood eXcelon componentsH&R Sport SpringsEvoMS cold air intakeBilstein HD strutsPoly bushingsRecently replaced:AlternatorAccessory belt and tensionerDriver's side axle -4000 miles agoPassenger side axle- 3500 miles agoSteering rack replaced - 25k miles agoOil change - last week, always with Mobil1 synthetic- every 3,000 milesBrakes recently replacedE-brake cable 10k miles agoTIMING CHAINS AND ALL GUIDES REPLACED At 136kHead gasket, along with exhaust gasket, and intake manifold gaskets replaced. Rear main oil seal replaced. Master cylinderSlave cylinder Coil packo2 sensorClutch was replaced with a stage 2 SOUTHBEND clutch. Great quality and I wanted it to last as long as possible. The flywheel was resurfaced at this timePros:Runs greatRelatively quick The ladies like itBest sounded car evarrrrPaint is basically perfectNo rustI replaced about everything within the 10k I put on it. Cons:Needs a new strutWRONG WHEEL DRIVELeast reliable car I've driven. Might have fixed that thoughNot simple to work on at allNot low enoughSo. Would you guys keep it for a dd? Or sell it for a e3(0/4/6) or e46 maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 For your cons, i'd remove everything, except needs a new strut. the others will be a HUGE turn off for buyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 If it was a GTI VR6 in immaculate condition mechanically and cosmetically then I MIGHT consider hanging on to it. I have owned (2) MK1(5) MK2 (though 3 of them were parts cars so they shouldnt really count)(1) MK3screw all of those carsVW makes a safe+nice looking car with a smidgen of feel for the driving enthusiasts but I could never own another one unless it was under warranty and I planned on selling it at the end of the warranty period. On a positive note, if I had never started off with VWs I would have never learned how to wrench on cars. A person should automatically be awarded an ASE Master Mechanic certificate for owning a VW past 120k miles.No car is perfectly reliable but I am a big believer that the cost and hassle of potential repairs on a car must be justifiable by how much joy it gives you to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 while the cons are humorous, I agree with what Brian said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 IMO just sell the hunk of junk, get into a daily bmw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 On a positive note, if I had never started off with VWs I would have never learned how to wrench on cars. A person should automatically be awarded an ASE Master Mechanic certificate for owning a VW past 120k miles. This is the first car I really started wrenching on. My first real mechanical endeavor was doing my timing chains. This car has MADE me learn sooo much, and it has been a hair pulling time haha. Working on the BMW and the jeep is such a relief because its so easy. I'm glad I started on vw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 For your cons, i'd remove everything, except needs a new strut. the others will be a HUGE turn off for buyers. The pros and cons are definitely not on the Craigslist ad haha. I have a quite a few people interested in it actually, and someone wants to trade a minty e30 too. 5500 is the highest offer right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Is this even a question?? For the price point you're in, I'd look into e46's. I've had e46 daily drivers for the past 6 years, and of the 45+ cars I've owned they have been the most reliable. I put about 25k miles a year on my daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Is this even a question?? For the price point you're in, I'd look into e46's. I've had e46 daily drivers for the past 6 years, and of the 45+ cars I've owned they have been the most reliable. I put about 25k miles a year on my daily. The only problem I have is the fact I put 2000$(at least) into it, and finally got it to perfect working order. It's hard to justify that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 The only problem I have is the fact I put 2000$(at least) into it, and finally got it to perfect working order. It's hard to justify that.If you are 3 semesters into your ME degree and really think you'd rather be a machinist/diesel mechanic/other job you shouldn't look at the time and money you've already invested when considering the idea of changing majors. Its a "sunk cost". Otherwise you may end up sticking with something you dont like and regretting it in the long run. Cars are not as big of deal as a career choice is, but sometimes you have to take a loss in order to get to something better (like I did when I decided to sell my house) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 If you are 3 semesters into your ME degree and really think you'd rather be a machinist/diesel mechanic/other job you shouldn't look at the time and money you've already invested when considering the idea of changing majors. Its a "sunk cost". Otherwise you may end up sticking with something you dont like and regretting it in the long run. Cars are not as big of deal as a career choice is, but sometimes you have to take a loss in order to get to something better (like I did when I decided to sell my house) Damn good example. Mitch, Take the mint E30. or get an E46. Honestly, the VW isn't worth it. Dalton Morris totalled his twice before he realized they're hunks of junk. Get rid of that pile of shit asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Snap, that is possibly the best way to put it. Definitely not sticking with it now. Probably going to get an e46 because its newer and the ladies like them I also hate e36 sideskirts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Snap, that is possibly the best way to put it. Definitely not sticking with it now. Probably going to get an e46 because its newer and the ladies like them I also hate e36 sideskirts. There are many ways to remedy that=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Easiest way to fix that, is to avoid the car all together! Good call mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Easiest way to fix that, is to avoid the car all together! Good call mitch Hey now. E36's are wonderful cars. lol Reliable as hell and can take a beating. That's most BMW's though=D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Most, from E36, down. HAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed1299 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) Sell it. The Vr6 is a nightmare. Your very honest in your posting, but the cons are mostly opinions. If the strut is bad, fix it before you sell it. It will make your life a lot easier. Edited February 4, 2013 by need4speed1299 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Sell it. The Vr6 is a nightmare. Your very honest in your posting, but the cons are mostly opinions. If the strut is bad, fix it before you sell it. It will make your life a lot easier. I definitely didn't put the pro's and cons in the Craigslist post haha. It's not bad, but I feel like it might be bad sometime Soon. Maybe the spring is? One side sits a bit lower than the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I definitely didn't put the pro's and cons in the Craigslist post haha. It's not bad, but I feel like it might be bad sometime Soon. Maybe the spring is? One side sits a bit lower than the other. Which side sits lower? Drivers or passenger? An which side is the gas tank on. Little factoid. Cars naturally sit lower on the passenger side, so that when a driver is in it, it sits relatively flat. Ironically, my car sits lower on the left, partially due to me being blind, and because a full tank of gas weighs more then I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Heres my idea. Get up to freeway speed. Hop out, let this happen: Claim that insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 or just light it on fire, accidentally of course.probably safer, don't have to jump out of a moving vw.my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Just follow the instructions. Not that hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Which side sits lower? Drivers or passenger? An which side is the gas tank on. Little factoid. Cars naturally sit lower on the passenger side, so that when a driver is in it, it sits relatively flat. Ironically, my car sits lower on the left, partially due to me being blind, and because a full tank of gas weighs more then I do. Duh. It's on the side of the gas tank. You may have solved it, because it rides just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Duh. It's on the side of the gas tank. You may have solved it, because it rides just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 This is my car. It sounds awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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