2000 Volkswagen Jetta

GLX Sedan

2.8L 2792CC V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Manual

3VWTE29M5YM162650

Salvage

GAS

This vehicle has a salvage title. We bought it from a friend in December 2013 who purchased it at an insurance auction with the intent to fix it and give it to my daughter. We knew nothing about a VR6 and purchased the vehicle under the presumption that is was a good starter vehicle - German maker, small, manual transmission (no texting). We did not realize the car is a quasi sports car and probably not suitable for a first driver. Moreover the vehicle seems to have been up-kept well by the previous owner and I suspect they had seat covers because the leather was almost new looking. VW history showed dealership service and maintenance. The repairs related to the insurance claim were relegated to the front right side and somewhat elementary - husband works for a Toyota Dealership - and included: - Radiator - Right Axle - Control Arm - Aux Radiator - Core Support - Control arm ...this was the extent of the repairs necessary and relevant to the insurance claim. I understand that the repairs were within 65% of the value of the vehicle and this constituted a total loss claim. We were able to do the work for a fraction of the cost because of my husbands job. Other repairs made are as follows. - R & R Dash and rebuild HVAC box. (new blend doors, heater core and AC condenser) - New center console trim. (Old parts were cracked and sticky from the deteriorating soft-touch finish - Sublet the lower dash parts to remove the tar-like deteriorating soft-touch finish and re-finish - New headliner - New Plugs, Wires and Coil - New Coolant hoses..* Thermostat (70C or 80C Behr Brand) w/Gasket, 075121113D* Thermostat Housing Cover (Genuine VW), 021121121C* Thermostat Housing (Genuine VW), 022121117C* Thermostat Housing Gasket, 021121119A* Long Water Pipe w/O-Rings (Genuine VW), 021121050C (12v) // Upgraded with Stainless Steel Crack Pipe from urotuning.com Part# 42-130-001/2* (2) Water Temp Sensor O-Rings, N90316802* (2) Sensor C Clip Retainers, 032121142* Cooling Hose (Expansion Tank to Aux Pump), [1J0122109AL]* Cooling Hose (Throttle to Cylinder Head), [1J0122157DN]* Cooling Hose (Throttle to Water Pipe), [1J0121447T]* Cooling Hose (Upper Rad to Water Pipe to Thermo), [1J0122101AP]* Cooling Hose (Water Pipe to Aux Rad Feed), [1J0122101AT]* Cooling Hose (Water pipe to Water pipe), [1J0121051Q]* Cooling Hose (Thermo Housing to Aux Pump) There are some other repairs were were going to make but didn't - Windshield is cracked. $185 - Rearview mirror auto-dim is foggy and needs to be repaired $99.00 - Cooling Hose (Water pipe to Aux Rad Return), [1J0121051L] - This part was not in stock when I made the original repairs. - Tires. They have good tread, but are different makes. - Spare tire is original and never used so it ought to be replaced. - Two center caps. I bought 4 new ones but they were for a Passat and didn't fit. - Bumper cover needs to be replaced or repaired. The rims have some scuffs. We were quoted $200 to repaint them but I did not find them to be that significant. Shipping: I have the ability to ship this vehicle within 500 miles or so with minimal expense. If you are in Maryland or DC I may be able to ship for free. That is about it - any questions please feel free to ask.