I know exactly what you mean. I have a 2003 manual tdi with 340,000 miles on it. I too have upgraded to a stage 4 Malone tune, egr delete and removal, vnt 17 turbo, larger injectors, down pipe and straight pipe all the way back....I have 175 hp.at the wheels and right at 300 ft.lbs.of torque......I still get 40+ mpg......45 if all hwy.@ 65....looking forward to 500,000 miles hopefully.
I have an 03 mk4 wagon similar and I love taking trips in it . I got the wagon because I do have a family and we love taking it on long hauls. It’s comfy fun to drive abs has plenty of room. We live in the sf Bay Area and take it down to so cal quite frequently. I never get tired of driving it long distances! Not to mention all the looks you get pulling into a gas station but not needing to pull up to a pump! The clatter loud and proud. If you see a silver tinted out wagon with a tdi club license plate frame on the I-5 that’s me !
I bought a 2001 Golf TDI brand new in 2001 and drove it until 2019. I had 393K miles on it when I sold it, and the only reason I sold it was they were selling the mk7 dieselgate cars for a song. I sold it to a guy who flew down to Orlando from Michigan and drove it home. The mk4 now has about 440K miles on it and is still treating the new owner well. I miss that car.
I have a 2002 TDI diesel and I love it.. it's maintained regularly..it has 208,000 miles no leaks knocks or anything. I'm going to redo the interior soon..I agree the cup holder wasn't thought through because of blocking the radio.
Very cool. I have same one a 2002, owned for 4 years now. Overpaid for it, but it had only 64,000mi with full service history. So far so good. Thanks for sharing. Biggest repair I've done was the Injection pump that I found out later on didn't need to be done.
Let's show off. 2003 tdi, tuned by stevenson many years ago stage 2,nozlle 0.520, back to 10mml pump, 6 speed(boughted in EU), full tank long drive 1100km min. i have gain 1L\100km. Just to inform you guys "polytron mtc" I can answer questions about. been 7 years.
Excellent video. I have owned a good number of VWs starting with a 1977 Rabbit (gas), a 1984 Rabbit L (diesel), and a 2004 Jetta wagon much like yours but I bought it brand new and I think it had the updated engine (maybe not as legendary as the ALH). The thing is, once I could afford better cars, I started buying Volvos. But all these years later I have no desire to own another Volvo. I want another VW diesel. My wife is totally against it. I loved all of my VWs for many of the reasons you have mentioned. And then there is some irrational love of the brand combined with diesel power that just attracts my attention.
get yourself some vxtuning glass headlight lenses. safer and prettier than those clouds you're using. i love my 03 ALH 5speed wagon. something you didn't cover: visibility when looking back over your shoulder! you can see everything.
After two sets of replacement headlights I also discovered VX tuning and purchased a full replacement pair with glass lenses and dual turn indicators, absolutely love them and they clean up perfectly clear for bright long visibility headlights
Dang.. These past couple of years I've been watching your channel and I had no idea we're practically neighbors, cant believe ive never seen you on 377 yet, I live in Benbrook too. . Sad to see the wagon go. Ive got a white 2002 tdi wagon 5 speed or else id buy yours.
Maybe I’ll buy yours evry time I sell one I end up wanting another. I think I’ve seen yours before. I commute on 377 every day. I’ve been thinking of trying to get a wagon cars and coffee going I just don’t know how much interest there would be in DFW.
@@thefadshow A wagons and coffee would be an awesome idea! My neighbor down the street has a sweet lowered audi wagon. It would be cool to meet you at chicken express or the park or something, and chat, I bet you have some good pointers as ive had my wagon less than a year and its bone stock, plus if you have any wagon goodies your trying to get rid of id buy them. Unfortunately I don't have Facebook to contact you (I do browse marketplace for cool listings) but if you want to email me @ modernjedi85@gmail that would be cool!
I usually go to Aledo Cars and Coffee each month with a couple other wagon enthusiasts. It is the 4th Sunday of each month at the shops at Willow Park.
Felix Del Rio 15 wheels and 38psi in the tires. Make sure you use the best oil and fluids you can afford to buy. Do not drive it slow; these engines need to be pushed hard to keep the intake/EGR clean.
I have an 03 Jetta als. Have you ever had to deal with a leaking valve cover?? If so what did you do? I was told that I have to change the entire cover not just the gasket at over $200. ouch.
@@crewboy23 I found someone that makes a gasket for the cover but you have to really scrape and clean the old one out really good. If I still see a leak or it gets worse I may give it a go?
@@thefadshow good to know! Yeah I saw some questionable reviews on him so I wasn't sure. Also have you heard of Marin (jetta99) I've heard good things about him on the forms as well as digi sport. It's a shame tdi guy lost the trust of many people
@@Rgh71fish luckily the timing gears kept everything together; serpentine belt was for the accessories. I pulled it off the AAA rollback & parked it in the driveway
I bought an 03 tdi wagon for a daily.. I hate this thing😂 the mpg is good, and it runs good, but that’s about it.. I don’t understand why people obsess over these cars. And it’s slow AF. The car itself is a pos. My clapped out 96 t100 feels way better to drive at 360k miles.
I know exactly what you mean. I have a 2003 manual tdi with 340,000 miles on it. I too have upgraded to a stage 4 Malone tune, egr delete and removal, vnt 17 turbo, larger injectors, down pipe and straight pipe all the way back....I have 175 hp.at the wheels and right at 300 ft.lbs.of torque......I still get 40+ mpg......45 if all hwy.@ 65....looking forward to 500,000 miles hopefully.
I actually have 2 of these right now, such a great all around daily/ parts hauler.
I have an 03 mk4 wagon similar and I love taking trips in it . I got the wagon because I do have a family and we love taking it on long hauls. It’s comfy fun to drive abs has plenty of room. We live in the sf Bay Area and take it down to so cal quite frequently. I never get tired of driving it long distances! Not to mention all the looks you get pulling into a gas station but not needing to pull up to a pump! The clatter loud and proud. If you see a silver tinted out wagon with a tdi club license plate frame on the I-5 that’s me !
I bought a 2001 Golf TDI brand new in 2001 and drove it until 2019. I had 393K miles on it when I sold it, and the only reason I sold it was they were selling the mk7 dieselgate cars for a song. I sold it to a guy who flew down to Orlando from Michigan and drove it home. The mk4 now has about 440K miles on it and is still treating the new owner well. I miss that car.
I have an 03 TDI wagon, only 120k miles on it too, it's near stock and though all the plastic is falling apart it still drives like it's brand new.
I have a 2002 TDI diesel and I love it.. it's maintained regularly..it has 208,000 miles no leaks knocks or anything. I'm going to redo the interior soon..I agree the cup holder wasn't thought through because of blocking the radio.
Very cool. I have same one a 2002, owned for 4 years now. Overpaid for it, but it had only 64,000mi with full service history. So far so good. Thanks for sharing. Biggest repair I've done was the Injection pump that I found out later on didn't need to be done.
Why not? What were the symptoms?
Let's show off. 2003 tdi, tuned by stevenson many years ago stage 2,nozlle 0.520, back to 10mml pump, 6 speed(boughted in EU), full tank long drive 1100km min. i have gain 1L\100km. Just to inform you guys "polytron mtc" I can answer questions about. been 7 years.
Great video! I own a 2004 golf mk4 and I absolutely love it.
Excellent video. I have owned a good number of VWs starting with a 1977 Rabbit (gas), a 1984 Rabbit L (diesel), and a 2004 Jetta wagon much like yours but I bought it brand new and I think it had the updated engine (maybe not as legendary as the ALH). The thing is, once I could afford better cars, I started buying Volvos. But all these years later I have no desire to own another Volvo. I want another VW diesel. My wife is totally against it. I loved all of my VWs for many of the reasons you have mentioned. And then there is some irrational love of the brand combined with diesel power that just attracts my attention.
I regret selling this one. I want another vw Diesel myself.
Just bought a 2005 at auction 250k. 2 owner real nice traded in at Chevy dealer. I won it for 1700. Hopefully it will give me some more service OK
I love these engines
2:02 The passion as an VW enthusiast or car enthusiast runs deep. Excludes Prius and or Teslas
honestly the best
get yourself some vxtuning glass headlight lenses. safer and prettier than those clouds you're using. i love my 03 ALH 5speed wagon. something you didn't cover: visibility when looking back over your shoulder! you can see everything.
Thanks! It’s on the to do list! Any recommendations for LED/HID upgrades?
After two sets of replacement headlights I also discovered VX tuning and purchased a full replacement pair with glass lenses and dual turn indicators, absolutely love them and they clean up perfectly clear for bright long visibility headlights
I have an 03 gas with 400,000 km still going strong,. But the body is starting to rust
Dang.. These past couple of years I've been watching your channel and I had no idea we're practically neighbors, cant believe ive never seen you on 377 yet, I live in Benbrook too. . Sad to see the wagon go. Ive got a white 2002 tdi wagon 5 speed or else id buy yours.
Maybe I’ll buy yours evry time I sell one I end up wanting another. I think I’ve seen yours before. I commute on 377 every day. I’ve been thinking of trying to get a wagon cars and coffee going I just don’t know how much interest there would be in DFW.
@@thefadshow A wagons and coffee would be an awesome idea! My neighbor down the street has a sweet lowered audi wagon. It would be cool to meet you at chicken express or the park or something, and chat, I bet you have some good pointers as ive had my wagon less than a year and its bone stock, plus if you have any wagon goodies your trying to get rid of id buy them. Unfortunately I don't have Facebook to contact you (I do browse marketplace for cool listings) but if you want to email me @ modernjedi85@gmail that would be cool!
I usually go to Aledo Cars and Coffee each month with a couple other wagon enthusiasts. It is the 4th Sunday of each month at the shops at Willow Park.
If you want to get more mpg, put small wheels on. R15s. U won't believe the difference it makes.
Tell me more pls. I’m a the hunt for best mpg I can get.
Felix Del Rio 15 wheels and 38psi in the tires. Make sure you use the best oil and fluids you can afford to buy. Do not drive it slow; these engines need to be pushed hard to keep the intake/EGR clean.
tessitori thank you, thank you!
Maybe, but if you go 70-80mph 17's are better than 15's...
There is one for sale in my area it has 500.000k I'm wondering if I should get.
Just bought one last week.
Good lucky they are awesome cars!
ALH is the best vw engine
Yes!
I owned one for 9 years with no engine issues, sold it with 230,000 miles still running sweet.
I agree. I have a 4 Dr sedan but looking for a wagon or hatch
just watched this, I have a 13 tdi. had to laugh at the diesel prices LOL ( 6/24/22 5.70$ )
Where can you buy a brand new alh engine for 3000. I have a jetta tdi 2002 that I’m never selling so I would like to eventually put a new motor in it.
MK4 is 1999.5 to 2005
Stock they dont roll any coal really. i have the exact same car color and all. its big turbo stage 5 malone tuned
Hey if I'm in the market for one of these in New England area, what groups/ways I should research to find one of these for good $
Get a bigger turbo! (Not smaller injectors)
I have an 03 Jetta als. Have you ever had to deal with a leaking valve cover?? If so what did you do? I was told that I have to change the entire cover not just the gasket at over $200. ouch.
@@crewboy23 I found someone that makes a gasket for the cover but you have to really scrape and clean the old one out really good. If I still see a leak or it gets worse I may give it a go?
I live in North Texas too! Any recommendations for a good shop you plan on going to if you need to go to one?
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Digi Sport Performance, LLC in Denton. Please don’t go to the TDI guy in Fort Worth he is horrible.
@@thefadshow good to know! Yeah I saw some questionable reviews on him so I wasn't sure. Also have you heard of Marin (jetta99) I've heard good things about him on the forms as well as digi sport. It's a shame tdi guy lost the trust of many people
@@thefadshow Avoid the TDI guy at all costs.
Ha ha
The biggest issue with that engine is the car they put it in.
Agreed
Is it for sale? Lol. I'm looking for one.
Not right now it is my daily but I can let you know if that changes?
Bought a 2000 jetta tdi with 168,000 for $3k. Im the 3rd owner. I thought that was a good deal.
lol mine did strand me & my father on the highway late at night; timing belt shredded
just your fault.
@@diegt4716 nope, it happened on its own
Was it repairable or was the motor finished?
@@Rgh71fish luckily the timing gears kept everything together; serpentine belt was for the accessories. I pulled it off the AAA rollback & parked it in the driveway
I bought an 03 tdi wagon for a daily.. I hate this thing😂 the mpg is good, and it runs good, but that’s about it.. I don’t understand why people obsess over these cars. And it’s slow AF. The car itself is a pos. My clapped out 96 t100 feels way better to drive at 360k miles.