Ran across this VW on CL, thoughts? It's for my son primarily. I have not seen it yet and have questions on things like heat/ac, any electrical gremlins, clean title, etc. but if it checks out, seems like a decent price. We're looking for something relatively safe, affordable and a car he could do some DE's in eventually. I'd go Japanese if it were me but he seems pretty set on a VW and has been looking at GTI's, Corrado's, etc. He does like Jettas too. I like this as it seems to have a bit more utility to it.
If you are a VW enthusiast this is a steal. This car has been my project for almost 6 years. I have replaced almost everything inside and outside of the vehicle.
I swapped the stock 1.8 motor with a 2.0 out of a 1998 Jetta and did it right. The full cross flow conversion was swapped over. All injection, intake, electronics, and computers were swapped over not just a block swap.
Also at the same time I put a lower mileage transmission into it and a new clutch.
The axles, CV joints, hubs, bearings, and bushings have also been redone with either factory VW parts or high quality performance products.
There is a full Tektonics tuned exhaust in it designed for the 98 2.0 Motor.
There is also a K&N style intake in it. *Short ram style
The suspension has all been replaced. It has H&R full race springs and sport struts. (Just the combination I liked)
Tear drop rims in decent shape with newer all season tires.
The interior has fairly new carpet (OEM spec replacement) 3 years old.
I replaced all the stock interior with the interior out of a very nice 92 Jetta GLI. So this included both front Recarro big bolster seats, rear recarro seat and matching door panels.
Sunroof works and does not leak! (if you know these cars you know it's rare)
The bad: Tach and speedo do not work, I don't know why I put in a new speedo cable when I did the swap but still doesn't work so I assume it's the cluster.
I've been working on making the car mechanically sound and while I have kept the interior and exterior very clean and sharp looking it does have some minor dings and the paint while its still shiny and looks good is getting thin from too much polishing and buffing. I planned to have it painted after I put a turbo kit in it which was my next planned step.
Additionally the car has a decent MP3 CD deck and two 12" MTX speakers in a bandpass box with an amp that will go with it. (the 6" deck lid speakers need replacement however as they are shot from sun exposure, but not a very big deal)
The car runs great and gets about 35 MPG and is quick as it sits. This car is running about 50% more HP than it did originally and is no slouch. Not to mention is a much much smoother and nice driving car than any other A2 I've ever driven. The Xflow motor and setup delivers a smooth power delivery and ride.
I have over 10k into this car and the ONLY reason I am selling it is that I need the money to pay my mortgage this month. If I didn't have to I would not sell it at all but I certianly would not sell it for this cheap.
