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GarageScout Take
The late-run 2.3T SportCombi is the separator here, with a long-term ownership trail and substantial recent maintenance behind an otherwise unmodified example. At 167,300 miles, it sits above the observed 37,000-to-125,000-mile range for the generation.
Strengths
- Accident-free Carfax history with no reported mileage discrepancies.
- Documented recent service includes belt-drive components, engine mounts, a crankshaft seal, tires and TPMS sensors, a heater core, and a rear muffler.
- Seller reports the car was purchased from its original owner and kept in a garage, with no smoking, pets, or children.
Watch For
- The air conditioner is inoperable due to leaks; the compressor functions, and a replacement evaporator is included.
- Corrosion is reported on brake components, lug nuts, engine-bay fasteners, and underbody components.
- Scratches are present under the front lip and rear bumper, with curb rash on the wheels and wear on the driver’s seat, interior touch points, and trim.
- The exterior door-mirror switch is inoperative, and the steering-wheel volume-increase button works intermittently.
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