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  • looking at buying a 2006 tdi jetta, what to look for?

    Hey guys so as it states Im wanting to buy a tdi jetta. Any pro and cons to look out for? Costing for services being a tdi compared to fsi?

    If you guys can think of anything dont hesitate to let me know haha

    Cheers Anthony
    MY MK4 BUILD

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    Originally posted by dubster99 View Post
    Hey guys so as it states Im wanting to buy a tdi jetta. Any pro and cons to look out for? Costing for services being a tdi compared to fsi?

    If you guys can think of anything dont hesitate to let me know haha

    Cheers Anthony
    DSG or manual? 103 or 125kw. I am guessing you can get all combinations. DSGs need servicing every 60K, no clunking. 125kw have had a recall on injectors and wiring. 103kw not affected.

    Otherwise a pretty solid buy IMO

    Gavin
    optimumcode@gmail.com | https://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/for...i-;-79012.html | https://www.facebook.com/TTY-Euro-107982291992533

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    • #3
      Originally posted by h100vw View Post
      DSG or manual? 103 or 125kw. I am guessing you can get all combinations. DSGs need servicing every 60K, no clunking. 125kw have had a recall on injectors and wiring. 103kw not affected.

      Otherwise a pretty solid buy IMO

      Gavin

      6 speed dsg, 2.0l so im guessing 103 kws. Servicing expensive for the dsg? The car has 104k kms on the clock.

      2006 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Mitcham Area - St Marys | 1027043319

      Heres what im looking at today.

      Anthony
      MY MK4 BUILD

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      • #4
        Make sure its had one DSG service. The oil is the expensive part of the job. Transporter would have the filler tool to do it I am sure. Maybe even have him check it out for you.

        Can't just guess on the engine, best to go and look. Seems good value though.

        Gavin
        optimumcode@gmail.com | https://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/for...i-;-79012.html | https://www.facebook.com/TTY-Euro-107982291992533

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        • #5
          The car is not far from me, I could swing by on Monday, to check it for you if you like. I will have some time to burn, waiting for my T5 to have the tailgate replaced at the ME Dale Crash shop just around the corner.
          Performance Tunes from $850
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          • #6
            I don't have a Jetta but an '06 Golf 2.0TDI with manual trans & have absolutely nothing go wrong. I reckon they are a good model.
            Understand how it works, troubleshoot logically BEFORE replacing parts.
            2001 T4 TRAKKA Syncro 2.5TDI,2006 Mk5 2.0TDI Golf manual,2001 Polo 1.4 16V manual [now sold], '09 2.0CR TDI Tiguan manual,
            Numerous Mk1 Golf diesels

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            • #7
              Its a car wholesaler so he wont have it monday, he advertises it for 24hrs then sells it to dealers and they sell it for 13k+ , full service history from solitaire here in adelaide. $10888 is a good deal i think since ive been looking and couldnt find any at this price with everything ive been looking for. Looks like its a done deal to me haha!!
              Anthony
              MY MK4 BUILD

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              • #8
                Probably due for timing belt so add that to the cost of the car.
                MKV Sportsline Soot Belcher
                MKV Jetta FSI DSG

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by asa572 View Post
                  Probably due for timing belt so add that to the cost of the car.
                  How regular do the belts need to be changed?
                  MY MK4 BUILD

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                  • #10
                    iTS Very cheap,and looks very good,so I think worth checking out ASAP.Jettas are great,as they come feature packed.What do you drive at the moment,and what others,if any,are you considering ???

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by dubster99 View Post
                      How regular do the belts need to be changed?

                      If it's not already had one, then it should be the first thing you do if you get it.

                      Gavin
                      optimumcode@gmail.com | https://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/for...i-;-79012.html | https://www.facebook.com/TTY-Euro-107982291992533

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by dubster99 View Post
                        How regular do the belts need to be changed?
                        pretty sure in my handbook it said 105,000.
                        that's when I did mine
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                        MKV Jetta FSI DSG

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by h100vw View Post
                          If it's not already had one, then it should be the first thing you do if you get it.

                          Gavin
                          Yea i think its already been done when i looked through the books. All done by solitaire which im happy with!
                          MY MK4 BUILD

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by dubster99 View Post
                            Yea i think its already been done when i looked through the books. All done by solitaire which im happy with!
                            And you're waiting for... what?

                            Sounds a deal (especially) if the timing belt/105k service has been done and it drives well. You have driven it, haven't you?

                            You will require a DSG service @ 120ks. It's a cost, not a millstone. About $900 including the scheduled service.

                            Good luck I hope you're able to make the purchase.

                            Cheers,
                            Richard

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by jackafrica View Post
                              And you're waiting for... what?

                              Sounds a deal (especially) if the timing belt/105k service has been done and it drives well. You have driven it, haven't you?

                              You will require a DSG service @ 120ks. It's a cost, not a millstone. About $900 including the scheduled service.

                              Good luck I hope you're able to make the purchase.

                              Cheers,
                              Richard

                              So I've been approved for finance so hopefully pick it up tomorrow! Will have an update of whats been done and what needs to be done. Now to sell the missus ford fiesta! Know of anyone?
                              MY MK4 BUILD

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