FOR SALE:
VW GTI GLX VR6
I traded this with a guy for my ’97 Tacoma about six months ago, not knowing my situation was going to change as soon as it did. Now I miss my Tacoma, and want to get one again, but first the GTI must go.
I originally bought the GTI for $11k, and have put almost $2k into getting it fixed up into perfect mechanical condition. A lot of it was due to 75K maintenance, and poorly done modifications. There are a few minor cosmetic blemishes, but you'll find that on any 6 year old car. It currently has approximately 85k miles, and I can get you an exact number if asked.
Over all, it's a good, fast, fun, reliable and safe car. All original VW parts, and VW dealer repairs, to the extent that VW dealer was willing to certify it to sell me a third party extended warrantee. Includes: 6 disk changer, original tape deck, leather interior, power everything including the sun roof and heated side mirrors. Heated seats are mechanical. Also has an aftermarket front strut bar, 17” wheels, and dark tint on the windows (legal in Texas). Just passed State inspection, and renewed registration. I was also told when I bought it that the clutch had been replaced by a VW dealer at about 62K miles, and it still feels strong. The biggest blemish is probably the auto dimming rear view mirror that has a few minor problems, but with the tint you don’t really need it anyway.
I currently owe a little over $12k on it because I rolled the repair costs into the loan, but I can negotiate as I have some cash saved up. KBB says this car would retail for around $12K, and the 2.8L VR6 engines and GLX trim are rare.
Willing to sell straight out for best offer, or trade for a Tacoma 4x4 or Celica GT-S.
Almost any year, manual transmitions only, in good condition, especially mechanically, preferably with some mild modifications such as suspension, tires, performace, etc. I don't want anything Red, preferably not white, but most other colors will do. Darker colors would be prefered.