My 2 A2 GLI's are both down for the count and the wife has insisted that I find something reliable (and preferably cheap) to drive soon, so that she doesn't have to give up her car and find a ride to/from work at inconvenient times.
A search of local ads, etc, dug up a '00 1.8T (150 hp) / 5 sp GTI with 67k for just under $12k at the local Carmax. Their ad claims Kelly blue book of
13,500.
We own a '00 Jetta TDI GLS, so I'm familiar with the window regulator issue, but I'm completely in the dark about any 1.8T issues that may factor into the decision, so:
1) Will the '00 10/100k warranty on the powertrain apply to a 2nd (or 3rd) owner?
2) Are there any known problems with the 1.8T going upwards of 150k mi without major maintenance $$$ spent?
3) What are the differences between the 150 and 180 hp versions?
4) Does this sound like a reasonable price given that the car has all of the power options, cloth interior, cass/CD stereo, etc.?
Helpful comments and advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Andreas
'90 GLI (160k), needs a lot '88 GLI (110k), just lost 5th gear and tranny about to do grenade impression. '00 Jetta TDI GLS - the wife's