2001 VW Golf TDI with 305000 miles?

Question

i am looking at a 2001 VW Golf TDI, it is in good condition but it has 305000 miles on it. and they want 5995 for it. is this worth it or am i going to have my suspension start going on and stuff? and is 305000 miles to much even for a german diesle?

Answer 1

that not too bad of milage for a diesle. prob about 150,000 gas miles. id give him $3500. almost 8 years old

Answer 2

Because of hi miles and if average condition only worth 3500. Look it up on edmunds.com and get a free custom appraisal.

Answer 3

since its a diesel engine then it will run for ever...BUT since it has 305000 miles u might have to change a few things on the suspension. if i had this car and i was selling it, i would sell it for 3500 o.b.o. $6000 is a little bit to much for it talk him down to $4000 or $3500

Answer 4

305,000 miles to much for VW. soon you will have to fix it. to repair it,it is very expensive  

Answer 5

the engine will keep running, but alot of other stuff could, will, go wrong.  those cars had a lot of electrical issues.

Answer 6

  It is on the high side omileagege; now having said that, a lot will depend upon thmaintenancece history on the vehicle.  If it has a COMPLETE HISTORY, with all supporting paperwork (invoices, log book, etc.), then it might, I repeat, might be a good candidatete for purchase if you can lower the price.

   Keep in mind, even if the engine should prove to be in good condition, unless lots of other parts have been replaced, those parts are nearing the end of their normal lifespan.  Rubber bushings in the suspension, shocks, brake rotors (they wear to minimum thickness in a hurry!), motor and transmission mounts, clutch, drive shafts, cv boots, steering linkage parts, etc.   All of these parts are subject to normal wear and tear issues and if they haven't been replaced, they will surely need it very soon.

    Assuming for a moment that you actually have a wad of service invoices for this vehicle, you will need to see when the timing belt, water pump, tensioners, cam/crank/intermediate shaft seals have been replaced; what is the compression of the motor, has a leak down test been performed; what is the frnt seats like, i.e., sagging foam and springs, etc.; carpet, a/c function, safety equipment, shift cables, ... and on and on...

     A replacement motor will cost as much as  you might be paying for the vehicle and you'd still have a body shell and other parts that have a lot of miles on it.  From my standpoint, I'd pay no more than $2000 for such a vehicle, especially given that it is likely that you will have to replace/repair a lot of parts to make it a reliable daily driver.  If you still have a serious interest in the car, have a local VW specialist check the vehicle out for you; it does not have to be the dealership, but someone who works on these vehicles day in and day out in order to receive the information that you need,.

     Hope this helps, a car nut.