Find of the Day: Bagged, Stage 2 2002 Jetta Wagon

Few things are cooler than a wagon. From the oldest American iron to the latest Alltrack, wagons manage to walk a line between practicality and cool that makes them deeply desirable. And they only get cooler when you mess with the suspension.

This 2002 Jetta Wagon GLS form the forum has been bagged with an Air Lift Slam series kit and endowed with R32 control arms and a sectioned subframe. The result is a stance that’s both confident and relaxed, like a guy who really knows how to throw his weight around.

That confidence comes from the Stage 2 Unitronic tune, 2.5 inch Borla exhaust, and a stage 2 grip force clutch.

According to the owner, the car has a few foibles and unfortunately the wheels have been sold, but it’s daily driven. This isn’t a show queen, but it’s a pretty cool way to get around.

This Jetta Wagon could be yours for $3,500.

Engine:
-Stage 2 Unitronic tune
-Euro Tuning stage one emissions delete (no catch can)
-Forge TIP
-4bar fpr
-FMIC
-2.5 inch cat less with single borla muffler
-vibra technics engine and trans mounts BFI stage 1 dog bone
-007 DV
-euro image 1″ MM spacers
-stage 2 grip force clutch

Suspension:
-Air lift slam series air ride kit
-idf rear drop plates
-R32 control arms with bushings
-sectioned subframe

Exterior:
-GLI rep side skirts
-VX tuning glass lens
-Black grill with badge
-ECS tuning fog light kit
-passenger side frame notch
-Blue tint split side view mirrors
-mk5 hatch wiper
-Euro rub strip

Interior:
-Day glo boost gauge
-Updated center console with cup holders, brushed aluminum trim and gauge cluster.
-Brushed Aluminum .:R 5 speed shifter (might swap back to stock)

Recent maintenance:
-Valve cover gasket @ 160k
-Steering rack replaced @ 170k
-Clutch and timing belt @ 187k
-Oil every 3k
-Cam shaft position sensor @ 196k

Wheels: LM reps 18×8 front and 18×10 rear

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