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    FS: 1993 Jetta III. Manual. 8v 2.0 ABA.

    08-20-2011 07:55 PM #1
    This car has been my daily driver for nearly two years, and runs great. I’ve put a LOT of mechanical work into making her my daily but it still needs a lot of interior/ bodywork (depending on what you’re trying to do of course).

    The good (since I owned the car):
    Recent clutch and flywheel
    Recent catalytic converter
    Rebuilt shift linkage
    Recent Kumho tires
    New wheel bearings- all four wheels
    New ignition switch
    New keys and door handles
    New engine thermostat
    New valve cover gasket, spark plugs, and plug wires
    New oil-cooler gasket
    Neuspeed lowering springs all around, paired with adjustable front struts

    The bad:
    Autozone wheels and muffler
    Bypassed heater core
    AC gets cool but not cold, needs to be serviced (compressor seems to work)
    Blower relay and cabin fan switch broken
    Vacuum power locks stopped working
    Electrical harness needs to be repaired or replaced. I'm living with it now, and you could probably do it when you change the heater core. Does not effect the drivability of the car!
    Sunroof needs new cartridge, car needs new headliner.
    Oh yeah, the glove box has been broken since I bought it.

    Clear title, registered through June 2013.

    $2,200 OBO





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    08-23-2011 01:00 PM #2
    Some more info. you forum guys might find interesting. Car has factory rear disc brakes, no ABS and no airbags. Lighter + easier to work on. To the top!
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    08-29-2011 02:44 PM #3
    Make an offer! Bump.
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    09-03-2011 05:37 AM #4
    Rust-free SoCal car. Bumparino.
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    09-13-2011 07:15 PM #5
    No interest?
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    10-05-2011 11:48 AM #6
    How many miles on it? Can you elaborate on the quirks? Interested in trades?
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    10-06-2011 08:56 PM #7
    Miles: The cluster was broken when I bought it and had to be replaced, so I'm unsure of the true mileage. I wouldn't be surprised if it has over 200,000 actual miles but the engine runs great and as you know the 2.0s will run forever. The replacement cluster reads about 148,000 miles right now.

    Wiring: When I replaced the cluster the dashboard lights stopped working, which as far as I understand is either a minor short in the circuit or a faulty dimmer switch. I don't know enough about wiring to dare tackling it myself, so I've just been living with it. Other than that it has an aftermarket alarm that I'd like to remove, and as I stated above the blower fan dash switches and relay should be replaced. But that's all I'm aware of.

    Trades: I'm open to trade offers as well as cash offers -I'm aware I may be asking a little bit much but I'm in no hurry to sell right now. This is my current daily driver and I'd like to replace it with another daily driver that requires slightly less work on my part. I'm not looking for a project car, but if you've got something interesting go ahead and post it!

    It's not pretty, and it's far from perfect but it really has been a good reliable daily driver since I've owned it.
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    01-08-2012 02:05 PM #8
    Edited. Bump.
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    05-25-2012 02:55 PM #9
    Time to re-bump this one to the top. 2k OBO. Passed smog last month with ease!
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    06-13-2012 01:51 AM #12
    wish i had the cash for this would u take one sole on trade?
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    06-16-2012 07:51 PM #13
    Have any interior shots? I'm quite interested. Where are you?


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    06-18-2012 02:19 PM #14
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    06-24-2012 08:29 PM #15
    Thanks for the questions, and sorry for the delay. Been crazy busy.

    sillyrabbitaz- I'd consider a trade. What were you thinking?

    YNO WGN- I'll post some updated pics soon when I get a chance to clean it. I'm in NE LA, near Pasadena or Glendale.
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    07-08-2012 11:07 PM #17
    Bump. Let's sell this.
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    08-04-2012 06:05 PM #18
    Bump. Guys, I NEED to sell this. All reasonable offers considered.
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    08-12-2012 10:17 AM #19
    Gotta sell. New battery bump.
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    08-15-2012 11:33 PM #20
    New front brakes going in tomorrow. I don't have space so I've got to move this now. $2000 OBO
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    08-25-2012 01:41 AM #21
    http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...206625262.html

    "Officially" for sale now!
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    09-14-2012 02:31 PM #22
    Price drop- $1,500 OBO
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    09-16-2012 02:09 AM #23
    Who wants to be the first from the forum to take a test drive?
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    09-24-2012 07:37 PM #24
    BUMP
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    10-06-2012 04:03 AM #25
    Sold sold sold
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