Author Topic: need some opinions on a potential new car (Read 14060 times)

burn_your_money · « **on:** November 07, 2007, 09:07:16 am »

I'm thinking of picking up a 83 TD Jetta. I'm looking for a second (third, fourth etc) opinion of the car

This is what I know so far

200k kms on the car
The cylinder head needs to be replaced - replacement head in the backseat
injectors are rebuilt
solid body
new fuel tank, exhaust, shifter, brakes
May need windshield, new one included
He rebuilt the bottom end, bearings, seals
An unknown amount of KMs later the turbo seals failed and it ran out of oil which is why it needs a new head
It still needs a turbo replacement

What are the odds that the block is still good? Anything seem fishy about the story? Anything I may be missing?

Thanks guys

Normally I'd grab it without hesitation but I don't have a garage and it snowed the last 3 days :brrr:

BlackTieTD · « **Reply #1 on:** November 07, 2007, 09:17:12 am »

sounds legit but who knows. know anyone who's dealt with him before? depends a lot on price... i know if something is wrong you'll just replace it or fix it, so if its cheap enough.... why not?

znate · « **Reply #2 on:** November 07, 2007, 07:28:21 pm »

what happened to waiting for the truck? taking to long?

and im going to go with BlackTieTD on this

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so if its cheap enough.... why not?

worse comes to worse you can throw the engine in from your old jetta...unless you parted it.

burn_your_money · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2007, 05:17:14 am »

Yeah the truck is taking forever and I'd like something for this winter. I am leaning more towards the other truck right now though. I need money though (buy my stuff :lol: )

I forgot about my old engine. It's still complete

Oh yeah, it's $1000 OBO you should buy it Nate if I don't

Jetta Fan · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2007, 05:20:49 am »

Tyler, I hear ya on the "working outside when it's -10C with a wind blowing snow down your shorts" thing, but I have to say, it sounds like a great deal and since you already have an engine to drop in it.....pray for a good weekend real soon. :lol:

Mind you, that second caddy looks sweet.

Decisions, decisions.

znate · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2007, 03:37:12 pm »

Quote from: "burn_your_money"

Oh yeah, it's $1000 OBO you should buy it Nate if I don't

what a deal, i'll for sure consider it if you aint gettin it. Although i did buy a gasket set today for my diesel chevette so maybe i can get that thing going soon, also i found another for sale, if its cheap enough i'd for sure get that over the truck.

Ziptar · « **Reply #6 on:** November 09, 2007, 01:56:17 am »

I say go for it! You have an engine just in case, and it's cheap!

If it's too cold and snowy bring it down to my neck of the woods, you can use my driveway, The weather is perfect to be working on cars outside this time of year. You'll even have a tan to show for it :wink:

burn_your_money · « **Reply #7 on:** November 09, 2007, 09:09:28 am »

lol thanks guys. One of my friends in my course offered the use of his garage

It's not heated and has dirt floors but it's a thousand times better then snow.

I'm looking at the truck tomorrow Nate, I'll let you know

Where did you find the gasket set for the vette?

BlackTieTD · « **Reply #8 on:** November 09, 2007, 09:18:29 am »

dirt and cardboard is WAY softer to lie on than concrete :mrgreen:

burn_your_money · « **Reply #9 on:** November 11, 2007, 11:30:49 am »

Truck needs more work then I have time to deal with right now. If anyone is interested in it it's in Massey, ON. I can give you the guys info and everything I know about the truck

burn_your_money · « **Reply #10 on:** November 11, 2007, 04:38:12 pm »

Bought a 90 TD jetta. lol what a POS, I think it's uglier then my other car

znate · « **Reply #11 on:** November 11, 2007, 05:10:21 pm »

Quote from: "burn_your_money"

Bought a 90 TD jetta. lol what a POS, I think it's uglier then my other car

when do we get pics?

blkboostedtruck · « **Reply #12 on:** November 11, 2007, 06:03:40 pm »

Hey Tyler,
I got something that you can put on that will take the O.S. out of P.O.S.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=513700[url]

darn it the pic wouldn't show! well you need to click on my link of suff i sell on thesamba how about a body kit? you can do some snow plowing with it up by you! L.O.L.
thanks Duane

burn_your_money · « **Reply #13 on:** November 11, 2007, 07:20:58 pm »

I'm probably picking the car up tomorrow so I'll take pictures then. LOL Nothing like driving parts cars. This one was in an accident too

I like that body kit Duane, too bad we are so far apart

I think I'm going to see how far I can push this motor before it blows up :twisted:

blkboostedtruck · « **Reply #14 on:** November 11, 2007, 07:58:00 pm »

can i have first dibs on the lambasted motor? and the fan switch?
ohh wait your getting a MK1! i miss read i thought you were getting another 2nd generation jetta? i'm bad :roll: that body snow plow kit won't fit your new one! thats ok? i got some stuff for an MK1 lying around here! can't wait to see the pics. to see what ya need? :lol:
thanks Duane