Buying an Older Jetta

Start here:

http://www.edmunds.com/used/volkswagen/index.html

and you will eventually get to a place where it will tell some of what was standard on GL vs. GLS for whatever model year you are looking at.

#16 of 22 Re: Owner's service manual [adjei1] by 600kgolfgt

Sep 27, 2007 (2:35 pm)

Replying to: adjei1 (Nov 06, 2006 10:53 am)

1) I would recommend the Bentley factory manual or a Chilton's manual.

2) The speed sensor on the transmission needs to be replaced.

3) Make sure all belts (timing belt, serpentine belt, power steering belt) have been replaced.

4) Make sure the engine oil and transmission fluid / transaxle oil has been changed (engine oil - every 5,000 miles, transmission fluid/transaxle oil - every 30,000 miles)

5) Make sure there are no signs of leaks on the engine, transmission or cooling system.

6) Check the coolant in the reservoir. Since your car is a 1995, the color of your coolant should be blue or green. If it is green, then you can use the older green glycol-based coolant. If it is blue, you need to use the blue G-11 coolant. Do not under any circumstances mix these coolants with the newer G-12 (Red) coolant, otherwise the chemical reaction between these coolants will mix into a gel - clogging your engine's water passages which will lead to overheating.

How many miles (kilometers) are on the car?

#17 of 22 Re: Should I buy this jetta? [axeeffect] by gforce211

Jan 16, 2009 (8:23 pm)

Replying to: axeeffect (Aug 07, 2006 7:08 pm)

Well consider this, I'm looking at a 02 with the 1.8T with 86k miles, in extremely good condition that's being "offered" at $5999.00. Not sure if this is the best Jetta buy in my area (Mn) but it's close.

#18 of 22 Re: looking at a jetta [steamboat26] by gforce211

Jan 16, 2009 (8:29 pm)

Replying to: steamboat26 (Aug 28, 2007 7:27 pm)

95 Jet for 3k???? I say TOO MUCH! Wouldn't pay any more than 2k at most (although 110k miles is pretty low miles for that year) still.....

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GrmnEngineerin (Jan 25, 2009 8:34 pm)

#19 of 22 buying mid 90's Jetta by boing757

Jan 25, 2009 (3:15 pm)

I'm looking to buy my daughter a mid 90's Jetta,anything I should be looking for besides the obvious,RE:brakes.engine ,tranny,clutch.Be specific,I'm an experienced mechanic,Just hoping for a few tips,thanks everyone

#20 of 22 Re: looking at a jetta [gforce211] by GrmnEngineerin

Jan 25, 2009 (8:34 pm)

Replying to: gforce211 (Jan 16, 2009 8:29 pm)

If this is any help for you i recently bought a '97 for 1700. it had 160k but it was kept up extremely well.

#21 of 22 looking at 01 TDI by kmad

Jan 27, 2009 (6:50 pm)

I'm looking to get rid of a car payment by selling my 07 civic, and looking at a 01 jetta TDI, 150K mi. The owner is asking 5,000. Any thoughts?

#22 of 22 Used Jetta warranty transfer policies by arome

Aug 03, 2009 (8:41 pm)

Hi~ I'm looking for buying used 06~08 Jetta.

I already know about New Jetta warranty info that

3 years/ 36000mi for basic/power train

I wonder that whether the remaining warranty will be transferred to the 2nd owner(ME!!).

Is there any warranty penalty for 2nd owner?

Thx

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