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Should I buy this 2001 Jetta GLX V6 for 10K ?

This is a 2001 Volkswagen JettA 4D Sdn GLX with every option available very clean 1 owner no reported accident, no sign of any repair (to my eye) 51k miles. A full service history given: DateMileageComments 11/02/2001Registered as personal vehicle 3/5/200128Title issued or updated Title or registration issued 8/2/20014332Vehicle serviced 3/18/20027550Drivability / Performance Checked 9/6/200213085Vehicle Serviced 12/18/200216086Drivability/Performance Checked 5/9/200317992Drivability/Performance Checked. Maintenence Inspection completed 6/24/200318886Rear Brake Pads and Rotors replaced. Serpentine belt replaced. 10/28/200320,377Drivability/Performance Checked 12/01/200320685Tire condition and pressure checked. Maintenance Inspection Completed 05/24/200423557Maintenance Inspection Completed. Electrical System Checked 11/29/200425791Manufacturers recommended maintanance performed 1/3/200526000Emissions passed 6/7/200529574Vehicle serviced 12/16/2005343003Vehicle Serviced 04/05/200635206Electrical System Checked Manufacturers recommended maintenance performed Drivability / Performance checked Drive Belts replaced 11/03/200637593Manufacturers recommended maintanance performed Tire condition and pressure checked 02/06/200738730Electrical System checked 02/15/2007Passed emissions test 04/30/200739659Vehicle serviced 12/06/200742049Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed 10/21/200845052Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed 10/31/2008Registration issued or renewed 8/18/200948000Passed Emissions inspection 10/12/200948644Manufacturers recommended maintanance performed Drivability/ Performance Checked Maintanance inspection completed 10/15/2009Registration issued or renewed 4/13/201050652Manufacturers recommended maintanance performed Maintanance Inspection Completed 7/3/2010Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale (Tradein) So if you could please comment on whether or not you think this might be a good deal. Do you suggest a extended warranty and what might go wrong with a car of this vintage. A typical mileage for this vintage would be about 110 K. It seems that these vehicles have a bad history with electrical systems and I note that the e syatem was checked several times over the years. I need to know your thoughts ASAP.

Public Comments

1. No, $10K for a 10 year old Jetta is way too much money. Although the miles are low this car is not worth $10,000. It sounds like a nice car but the price is too high. I bought a 2004 GLX last year with slightly more miles and I only paid $7500 for mine. 3 years newer than this one.
2. check kbb.com and have the car checked out by a mechanic before you buy