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Ratty Rescue: Stage 2 (Hot) GLI

Did you like Monday’s Find Of The Day? Are you looking for a similar but for a much lower price? Then take a look at this 2006 Jetta GLI; it’s a smoking deal and too hot to handle (and you’ll need to take care of that).

We’ve praised the virtues of the MK5 GLI before: an award-winning engine, spirited handling, and upscale interior. Much like the GTI is regarded as one of the best “all-rounders,” its trunked sibling is just as fun and practical. We’d argue that the sedan is just a bit more refined in demeanor; if you want something that won’t break the bank but will still impress your coworkers, the GLI is the way to go.

This 2006 GLI has a lot going for it. The paint looks nice and shiny. There are no dents or dings visible in the picture. The rear seat is in great condition; no pics of the front seats (or the dash, or the instrument cluster) are included in the ad.

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The ad is short on details, so we scoured the pics for more information on the car. This is a Package 1 model, so it has the plaid cloth heated seats and sunroof. This trim level also had a standard radio, but the owner, VWVortex member VWpopanVW, replaced it with a new head unit with navigation.  The buttons are pretty worn, so it may be time for another upgrade.

This is a Stage 2 car, so the performance has been upgraded, but the ad, again, lacks details. You’ll need to contact the owner for more information. The car is also lowered, but there’s no mention if it’s just new springs or if there are coilovers installed. We also don’t know if this is a manual transmission car or DSG. Mileage is not listed either. Details like this can help to sell a car, so include them if you ever list yours online.

The big issue that you’ll need to address is overheating. The seller says the “fan stopped working.” The good thing is the price leaves your wallet with room for repairs: VWpopanVW is asking $3500. Heck, for that low amount you can start looking for all-wheel-drive setups and build your own hill-climb GLI.

Check the car out in-person in Queens, New York, or take a look at the ad in our classifieds.

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