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Subject:Re: Jetta fires and Mexico specials
From:Jake de Villiers
Date:Mon, 19 May 2008 16:46:37 -0700

We've had two A2 Golfs built in Mexico and they've both been great.

The silver one we sold at 420,000 KM and the red one we still have is still
very original at 155,000 KM, though the fuel pump is starting to be noisy
when the tank is low.

On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 3:46 PM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey volks,
>
> Does anyone know if the issues related to Jettas built in Mexico transcend
> to Golfs?  I'm looking at one made in Puebla, Mexico and have always
> steered
> clear of Jettas on advice of PO's who had electrical issues.  Below are the
> basics.
>
>
> Your VIN: 3VWHD81H9TM070475
>
> Region: North America [ 3 ]
> Manufacturer: Volkswagen [ V ]
> Car Type: Passenger Car (VW) [ W ]
> Body Style: 2 door GTi 16V/4 door base [ H ]
> Engine: Petrol [ D ]
> Restraint: Active w/ dual air bags [ 8 ]
> Model: Golf Mk 3 / Vento [ 1H ]
> Year: 1996 [ T ]
> Assembly Plant: Puebla, Mexico [ M ]
> Serial #: 070475
>
> --
> Neil
> '82 Diesel Westy
> Peace of
>

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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
Crescent Beach, BC
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