1997 Volkswagen Jetta

gl Sedan

2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspir

Automatic

3vwra81h9vm018862

Clear

GAS

NO ZERO FEEDBACK BIDDERS, THIS A RELIST. Hi, this listing is for a used 1997 jetta with 162,423 miles that needs work but runs and drives. I bought it last year on ebay needing work and most of it has been done, there are some minor things that need to be done but you can drive it while you fix it. The only reason I'm selling it is because my son gave me his car this week after he got a newer one from the dealer, otherwise Id still be driving this everyday. White exterior, tan interior with automatic transmission and manual locks/windows. There is a moonroof but it isn't working, didn't get to that, might be a fuse. When I got the car it needed a door lock actuator, muffler and brake work which I did. I put in a drivers side door lock actuator, door closes good. Installed a middle muffler and then on the right rear- brake shoes, hardware, brake cylinder and inner and outer wheel bearings. I have receipts for all that I did from autozone, the rest I got on ebay. Ive driven it every day and was just at inspection where it needed some small things still to pass. Everything was good except for the right front strut mount, washer fluid hose partially missing and license plate lights also. I bought the license plate light holders and put those in with new bulbs already. You need to still do the following: bleed the brakes, work but kind of light. Install the right front strut mount and get a hose for the washer fluid. There is some antifreeze that started to leak lately and temp sometimes goes up, gauges go weird at times so might be a speed sensor. Ive had to refill the antifreeze often lately so I just put a new thermostat in thinking it was that but that's not the issue. I was going to sell this for parts but its a waste being that I repaired a lot and its road worthy, you just need a weekend to finish the rest. Transmission shifts late sometimes but i think it just needs fluid, this car doesn't have a transmission fluid dipstick and its filled from under the car. Jiffy lube couldnt get the cap off In fear of breaking the cap but if you add fluid they said the shifting with smooth out on its own. Check my feedback and bid with confidence, I don't sell junk or misrepresent my items. Any questions please email me before you bid. Yes you can drive it home, it starts everytime but might want to tow if youre uncomfortable with antifreeze leak. It only leaks from the coolant tank that holds the extra fluid, nowhere else. I will give you the repair manual, extra key blank and a clean title. For parts I have the brake hardware for the left rear new, strut mount new and the door for the gas. Gas well has rust but they sell Bondo with a metal blend so it will fill that with no problem. There is touch up paint and scratches all over the car, dents all around so please expect wear. The previous owner didn't have a gas cover so I ordered one, add some bondo and then put two screws, not hard. The whole car has dents and dings around, expect it for the age and are in the pictures. All 4 tires are almost new with plenty of tread, radio has a cd player made by DUAL and has a port for usb or to play music through it with your phone or ipod. I plug my phone in and stream youtube through the radio but drivers door speaker not sound, rugs are a little dirty, all lights work.Good luck! Please keep in mind that this 97, is used and needs work, expect wear and tear, just put new hub caps on. I'd like to add some information about the driving condition. When I drive it for 30 minutes, usually on the highway the gauge goes up, normally on the side streets It didn't get hot because I don't drive as fast. On the highway I pull over and leave the car running and the needle immediately goes back down to normal operating temperature and I drive off again. The temperature never gets to the highest number so that's how I can tell its not overheating, if it was when I pull over I would have to turn it off or risk blowing the head gasket. There also is no antifreeze or water in the oil, only the gauge goes up then back down and you have to add fluid to the tank sometimes. My usual trips are an hour with this car one way and it never broke down or didn't start but has a few things that need tlc. The ebay seller that sold it to me was fully dishonest about the condition but since I fix cars and needed something inexpensive and reliable at the time I put the parts on and ive driven it since. If he didn't get a new car I would be driving this and can show you the plate cancellation form from DMV a few days ago, same date of his purchase. If you have any questions please email me, I want you to make a purchase knowing everything ahead of time. The last guy didn't give me that option even though he said it ran 100%, good luck.