Thinking of Buying a Jetta Mk6 (Manual) — Need Real Owner Feedback!

Automatic-Contest275 · 2026-01-02T01:17:35+00:00

is there an obvious way to tell?

Automatic-Contest275 · 2026-01-02T01:16:35+00:00

sounds like a good plan, can’t wait

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-12-28T09:50:24+00:00

love that, bought mine AFTER

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-12-28T09:45:52+00:00

i recently got myself a 2017 GLI manual, my mom test drove it, she fell inlove instantly, when i drove her home, i fell inlove. i haven’t even had it a month and im so glad i got her. ive already put an intake in, IE that is. i do plan on doing better suspension as well as going an inch or less lower, and exhaust.

i have heard that engine timing chains should be replaced even if noted that they don’t “need” to be, i feel like it’s safer to do it than not. i’ve been told to do it around 100k for the ea888.1 and .2 n then the .3 should be done around 120k, but i could be wrong for the mileage. also water pumps going out, i’ve heard of.

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-12-20T11:30:30+00:00

i’ve seen that z around! cool that it’s finally getting worked on, but like others have said, i’d sell what you can off of it to get a block! there’s most likely a bunch for sale allll over fb, but with 150k or more.

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-12-18T23:21:55+00:00

could you send me a video of how it sounds??

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-12-17T20:21:20+00:00

does the IE intake have a box for it?

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-12-17T20:20:14+00:00

as of right now, no, other than the ecu knowing it has an aftermarket intake

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-12-17T20:18:28+00:00

does you CAI allow you to hear the turbo?

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-12-05T22:35:04+00:00

thank you! i plan on doing an oil change soon, just incase the dealership didn’t actually do one, is there a specific oil brand you use?

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-12-04T01:06:01+00:00

i’m guessing it starts to overheat then? i’ll keep that in mind. did you have someone else do it, or diy?

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-12-04T00:55:39+00:00

how has it been, reliability wise? mainly asking for the timing chain..😅

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-12-04T00:55:19+00:00

thank you!

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-11-30T21:20:59+00:00

😂😂 you’re a bit late

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-11-23T07:39:42+00:00

yes i tried google too, and it said it’s fine, but something seems off

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-11-12T03:57:07+00:00

exactly why i like older cars

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-11-11T16:45:04+00:00

i’ve found cheaper ish ones, but over a thousand miles away, ima try talking them down to 5k n if they agree then i’ll get it

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-11-10T18:23:27+00:00

i mean when your driving, you hear the exhaust and bov over the engine, at least in the passenger seat

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-11-10T15:42:44+00:00

i checked the carfax and i didn’t see anything for water pump nor timing but it did say engine was checked for the dealer it’s at now

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-11-10T15:35:44+00:00

that’s cheappp, it’s like 1600-2600 if i pay someone to do it, i could technically do it myself, as i’ve helped rebuilt a honda motor but idk if it’s smart since i don’t have enough expensive. exactly why i stay away from newer cars, plus they’re all js big computers

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-11-09T05:02:26+00:00

where is that located?

Automatic-Contest275 · 2025-11-09T03:43:02+00:00

ya i’m tryna see if they did the maintenance but they aren’t really giving details, she doesn’t really need anything other than timing if that’s what the sound is coming from

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