2000 Volkswagen Jetta

GLS TDI Sedan

4 Cylinder 1.9 Liter Diesel

Manual

3VWSF29M9YM110947

Diesel

Power Windows

2000 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI dark blue exterior gray interior 5 speed manual transmission 1.9 liter TDI turbo diesel engine gets between 40 to 50 miles per gallon GLS model comes equipped with: -- power windows-- power doorlocks-- keyless entry-- power sunroof-- power windows-- 6-disc rear-mounted CD changer-- upgraded MONSOON stereo system-- 15" alloy wheels -- tilt steering wheel -- all-season floormats I am the 3rd owner of this 2000 Jetta TDI. I purchased it in August 2008 in Maryland. Since then, I have put on about 14,000 miles of mixed city and highway driving. On average, I have gotten 46 miles per gallon, with a minimum of 38 mpg on a tank and a maximum of 56 mpg. This car is in good shape and ready for another 100,000 miles. The car starts up strong every time and is always ready to go! I am selling it because I moved from the suburbs into Washington DC. We only have garage space for a single car. I have driven this car less frequently since this past summer when we moved. I have kept a careful log of each fuel fill-up since August 2008 as well as all the maintenance history. I have included this information below. As this is a used high-mileage car, I also include a vigilant list of all the imperfections that I have noticed over the years. I encourage bidders to contact me with any questions. I can be contacted via eBay, and I will be happy to exchange telephone numbers. The car is available to be seen and test driven in Washington DC (zip code 20001). This car has a clean New York State title ready to be transferred. It recently passed the NYS inspection. RECENT MAINTENANCE HISTORY Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Date Odometer Miles Gallons MPG8/23/2008 181995 -- 5.959 -- 8/28/2008 182441 446.1 8.638 51.64 9/19/2008 182823 382.3 8.373 45.66 10/18/2008 183410 586.6 11.926 49.19 11/16/2008 183918 508.0 12.213 41.60 11/30/2008 184533 615.4 12.6 48.84 12/21/2008 185153 619.9 12.294 50.42 12/24/2008 185498 344.9 7.618 45.27 12/31/2008 186124 625.9 12.402 50.47 1/9/2009 186639 515.0 10.876 47.35 1/21/2009 187265 625.4 12.974 48.20 3/1/2009 187808 542.7 13.798 39.33 4/9/2009 188315 507.0 11.483 44.15 5/9/2009 188881 565.9 11.942 47.39 6/12/2009 189515 633.9 13.523 46.88 6/29/2009 190164 649.1 12.705 51.09 8/22/2009 190808 644.2 11.413 56.44 10/17/2009 191301 493.1 11.008 44.79 1/4/2010 191826 524.7 12.905 40.66 1/15/2010 192242 415.7 8.314 50.00 1/31/2010 192845 602.9 13.634 44.22 5/15/2010 193309 464.5 11.732 39.59 6/13/2010 193868 559.0 13.652 40.95 12/12/2010 194314 446.0 11.24 39.68 12/28/2010 194823 508.4 5.467 -- 12/31/2010 195101 277.4 12.088 -- 1/18/2011 195395 293.6 -- -- 3/6/2011 195872 477.4 12.439 38.38 TOTAL 13875.0 297.257 46 MPG average IMPERFECTIONSMy Jetta TDI has many of the common problems associated with these cars: -- Infrequently, the check engine light (CEL) turns on. When it does, the code is P1557. This code has to do with turbo pressure going out of range. The possible culprits are the N75 valve or the turbocharger. -- Sometimes, I get a grind when I shift into 1st gear at a dead stop. I have a habit of always putting the shifter into 2nd gear and then moving into 1st. I never have any issues when I follow this sequence.-- Bloken glovebox hinge-- Rear defroster does not work. This may be a problem with the dashboard switch.-- The car only comes with a single key/remote.-- There is a small crack in the windshield.-- Wear on interior pieces such as steering wheel and door handles. GREAT THINGS ABOUT THIS JETTA TDI-- Well-documented history of impressive fuel economy-- Has a timing belt which is ready for another 86,000 miles. The timing belt replacement for TDIs is notoriously expensive (>$1000).-- Starts up strong on the coldest and warmest days due to recent alternator, battery, and glow plugs replacements.-- This is not the stripped GL model which does not come with power accessories (windows, mirrors, sunroof).-- A/C blows COLD in the summer and heat blows HOT in the winter. -- Has a 5 speed manual transmission. The automatic transmissions do not last as long as the bulletproof TDI engines and are prohibitively expensive to replace.-- Be prepared for >$4.00 per gallon gasoline this summer with this high-mileage diesel VW.-- Be part of a great community of TDI drivers at TDIclub.com. This is an invaluable resource for all VW diesel drivers.-- Cut the fuel lines when driving on the NJ Turnpike and interstates! Just go to the unoccupied diesel pumps.-- Lots of photographs posted for your inspection. -- Available to see and test drive in Washington DC(and bring your family to see the Japanese cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin while you're here!) -- Motivated seller who can answer your questions by email, telephone, or in-person.THANKS!& HAPPY BIDDING!-- ADAM See all 65 photos @ https://picasaweb.google.com/abcohen/2000VWJettaTDIGLS#