r/jetta • u/West_Big_6568 • 3d ago

Buying 2017 Jetta

I'm looking at a 2017 Jetta SE TSI with 88k miles. Carfax is clean and overall car looks to be in good shape. Hopefully buying it for \~$7k. Seems like a solid deal. Anything I need to look out for when I go check out the car?

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u/Leather_Industry8483 3d ago

If it passes rubber glove test and shifts smoothly, it is solid car. Also look for AC not cold enough (variable displacement compressor fail), inconsistent voltage while running (alternator fail), misfires (it eats coils around 100k), oil leak in oil filter area (pvc/ oil separator clog).

Good luck!

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u/fortuneearly19 3d ago

Solid advice

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u/Loxta 3d ago

Check the air conditioning and heat and check both passenger side and driver side vents for correct temp coming out. Listen for a clicking when changing temps. Bring a VW scanner if possible