Pre Dieselgate: 1997 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

In the late 1990s Volkswagen built the Mk3 Jetta TDI for people playing the long game, and today it stands as an efficient daily driver, but with some questionable electrics. Powered by the legendary 1.9L diesel known for routinely clearing massive mileage with proper care, today’s 1997 example is especially significant for California buyers because it is the last year of production that does not require biennial smog testing, making it a true pre emissions hassle unicorn in this state. Finds this 1997 Volkswagen Jetta TDI offered for $6600 in Enumclaw, WA via ebay motors.

From the seller:

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
3VWRF81H8VM131882

CARFAX Report: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:8c03671c-1710-4aa9-ac6b-d5de26ad265a

VIDEO; Walk-Around, Engine, Drive: https://youtu.be/N3UPN5BEu6s

Clean Title:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:b07895f8-7eca-4044-ab0a-bd12c11a2c8a

Engine:
Legendary 1.9L TDI—these are known to run forever. It does smoke a bit on cold start, but it clears up once it’s warmed.

Condition:
The body isn’t perfect. It has normal scratches and a couple of small dents, but nothing major—exactly what you’d expect for its age, and absolutely worth overlooking for the chance to own a Mk3 TDI. A/C blows cold, but unfortunately, the heater does too. Gets somewhat warmer when the engine has reached temp.

Maintenance:
I have extensive service records documenting all major maintenance and recent repairs. No guessing, no mystery history.

Service Records (from when I purchased it to now):
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:4ed2df63-34f6-4863-8340-b77c059217f0

Extras:
Comes with a solid stash of bonus parts from me and the previous owner, including a freshly painted spoiler and a full set of wheels with snow tires. Dash camera and Android/Carplay touchscreen radio too.

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