Howdy all (feel free to forward this)--

I figure I'd give everyone on these lists the 'heads up' well in advance
since many of you have spoken lustfully over the A2 Turbo Diesel you
"just missed". Whether for a Vanagon TD project, or a daily driver,
here's your chance at a solid, well-maintained TD.

We've decided it is (nearly) time to part with our very stock, 1985
Jetta Turbo Diesel, of which I am the second owner, since about 30k. We
anticipate putting it up for sale in late January to mid-February,
probably on e-bay if we don't work out a better arrangement prior.

It is in excellent shape with a 3/4" stack of maintenance records,
though it is increasingly a tinkerer's paradise with about 240k miles
total.  Has frigid AC, 5-speed, sunroof, 4-door, is Gold with Gold
interior. No rust to speak of. Slight bang on the rear valence (under
the taillights) from wife forgetting to set brake; not worth fixing).

I currently drive it about 100 miles a day from NW DC to near Baltimore
and back, and about 700 miles many weekends (home/back to NC). I'd have
little fear of driving it coast to coast. It has its little quirks, but
it handles better than new, shifts perfectly, and is a rock solid
performer. Looks nice, clean, too.

The list of recent/on-going preventive maintenance is more than you want
to see here; easier to list what has never been done/doesn't work
perfectly:

1.      The motor has never been out, the head has never been off. Very
slight oil weep at typical galley (near the tab), and slight grey smoke
on HEAVY acceleration.
2.      The transmission, clutch, etc. are all original. Stub axle seals
are due for re-do, tranny has a "whine" in 5th, but it has for years.
Clutch works perfectly.
3.      The fuel pump is original, looses prime when sitting >8 hours. I
have an electric Facet fuel pump back by the tank to re-prime it during
start-up. Works, no worries.
4.      The driver's window doesn't roll down. I have a NOS OEM winder
mechanism to replace it.
5.      The heater/vent system needs "going through" to fix blend doors,
etc. Works fine, but doesn't heat like the blast furnace it used to;
mixes cold air in.
6.      AC/Alternator accessory drive bracket needs overhaul/new
bushings. Easy job, but haven't had the time.
7.      Windshield has 240k worth of little pits. 98% of the miles on
this car are highway miles at 65+ mph and sandblasting of this
windshield proves it. Works fine, though; I'm just kind of anal.
8.      Small tear in the carpet under driver's right foot.

That's about all that's not right. Everything else (typically as PM) has
been replaced, most within past year or two, including headlight
buckets/lenses/bulbs, alternator, all hoses/belts/reservoir, new shift
linkage, new injectors and heat shields, ALL suspension wear-items, new
GTI-type springs, gas-charged struts/shocks, Receiver/Dryer w/Freon
evacuation and re-charge, water pump/thermostat, tires, brakes, etc.
etc. etc. Maintenance has always been A1: regular oil changes, valve
adjustments, timing belt, FI cleaner, etc.

Currently has Kenwood CD w/Alpine speakers, but that would likely come
out (negotiable).

We've got our Westfalia in perfect shape, inherited a terrific petrol
Golf (for Sue), and I just acquired a 1974 VW 412 with 34,700 on the
Odometer. After a few weeks at the mechanic/body shop for a general
clean up, that will be my commuter car. Then the 1985 TD is yours, if
the price is right.

All this to say this: if you don't want to play the e-bay game next
month, let me know. Hit a number that makes us both comfortable, and
I'll delver it anywhere in the corridor from Fayetteville, NC to
Baltimore, MD, +/- within reason. I'm not at all looking to re-coupe
costs, just some cash that makes letting it go feel okay.

Bringing ideas to life,
G. Matthew Bulley
Bulley-Hewlett
www.bulley-hewlett.com
AIM = IExplain4u
+1.919.658.1278
"Fax mentis incendium gloria culpum"