I am so angry...my dad said my VW beetle looks like a pregnant roller skate.?

I am so angry...my dad said my VW beetle looks like a pregnant roller skate.?

What is a good comeback?

Asked by: вσуѕяυѕтιмєѕ3 @ 2009-05-29 14:27:25

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lol! um how about 'your car looks like it has down syndrome'


mine?http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ag4n1f1Bhy65byMjFV2eEbjsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090529140017AA8oUve

Jonathan

haha there isn't one, he is right.

lessthan3

umm, how about yeah it does. you're right dad.

Bob

lol.If he bought it ask was he "attracted to it," because you can set him up on a date.lol

keekee

Tell him that it will keep you very safe in any collision/accident.
I have a '98 New Beetle, and frequent an online club where NB owners gather from all over the world. We have heard (and seen pictures of) many instances where people walked away from very bad crashes because they were driving a bug. Check out the free forum below, and you will learn many fun and interesting things about your beetle. Hope to see you there :) As for the haters, I've heard all sorts of opinions, but I don't care because my car makes me smile.

ladybugewa

Well somebody thought it was sexy enough to get it pregnant right?

Phil

Depends, do you have an aircooled or watercooled? I can come up with an array of good comebacks if it's an aircooled.

Prime

Don't be upset, he is right. The new VW beetle does look like a pregnant roller skate.

Just be happy that he did not say that you look like a pregnant roller skate driving it.

Regrettably, sometimes the truth hurts and you just have to accept it.

Blikkies

does anyone know where i can buy a cheap classic VW beetle?

i've looked on autotrader and everywhere but can't seem to find one!
any suggestions? cheers =]

Asked by: Lu @ 2009-05-31 08:18:44

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http://www.compucars.co.uk/used-cars/vw/beetle/?mi=1&ma=1000
Just type in your postcode

When Hippos Eat to Much

I doubt if you'll get one in running order for less than £2000 - they are much sought after sorry.

Now - spit

they are very hard found , and when you do the work that they need often pushes up the price well beyond the value that anyone other than a collector would be willing to pay . If you are really keen to own one look up the vw collectors web site and other associated sites for hints and info on where to purchase

Max Power says relax

They're easy enough to find, ebay's got loads of 'em. Look in the classic car section.
'Cheap' is another matter. A cheap Beetle is one which needs a lot of work doing to it and unless you're handy with a welding gun, it'll cost big bucks to put a cheap one right. Budget on at least £1500-£2000, and spend nearer £4000 if you can.

EvelynThe ModifiedDog.

there was a dealer in the north of scotland who sold beetles,, but you wont get a cheap beetle unless its in need of a restoration,,

syco noodles

In short, you won't pick up a cheap beetle any more unless it's an absolute pile of scrap. Remember, many are now over forty years old & you really need to know what you're looking at before parting with any cash.

J G

How much horse power can you get out of a 1600 Vw engine?

Asked by: VW Guy @ 2009-05-30 23:53:02

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1,600 - it is in the model name i think

Steven

It's around 75bhp standard. Depends how long you want it to last. You could probably double that with a turbo and maybe nitrous.

GibsonEssGee

lol why would you want to imports are crap american muscle hey look at me i got a vw

meteorman77

Fully balanced and blueprinted engines can achieve up to 320bhp, with intake and exhaust mods...normally aspirated, which is amazing for such a small motor!

Zachariah

A stock 1600 will put out about 70hp. You can bump the HP up to around 100 without doing any major engine modifications by adding a different intake, two barrel carb, hi performance exhaust, Bosch 009 distributor and a hi performance coil. These mods will run you close to $1000 and still be a reliable daily driver. If you want more horse power than that you can pull the engine and have it balanced and blueprinted, change the pistons and cylinders, have the heads reworked, run a turbo, run nitrous. It's possible to get 300 hp out of a 1600, but it would only be good for maybe a dozen passes down the track.

Shane A

where are motors found in a vw beetle?

Asked by: Ralph @ 2009-05-29 16:22:29

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They are in the back of the vehicle

doc

rear of the old ones, front of the new ones.

AsYLum dRiVeR

Old air cooled beetle the engine was in the rear.
And the new beetle the engine is in the front.................md

Uncle Jed

You're serious, right? You find the engine in the back, thus the term "rear engine". Do not put any form of cargo in the engine compartment, put it in the front. The gas is on the right, the brake is in the middle, and the clutch is on the right. The big circular thing in your face makes the car steer. The big stick sticking up at you is the shifter. The thing that looks like a clock tells you how fast you are going. Now remember, you have to push the gas to go, the brake and the clutch to stop, and the clutch to shift.

Prime

Depending on the Beetle.

The old air-cooled Beetles which went out of production in the USA in 1977 because it did not pass safety and emission standards had their engines in the rear of the car and were rear wheel drive..

New Beetles have water-cooled engines and these are fitted in the front of the car and are front wheel drive.

Replica

Does Volkswagon have any plans for a hybrid vehicle?

Just wondering : )

Asked by: Pretty_Chill @ 2009-05-30 18:56:36

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http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/02/02/volkswagen-to-launch-touareg-bluemotion-hybrid-in-2010/

KB

In fact, they do. Volkswagen has made so many diesel cars, so they plan on making hybrids again. (I added the word "again" just because they made hybrids a long time ago.) They still have a great reason, though.
I recommend the Volkswagen Jetta TDI. It is fuel efficient and also turbocharged.

Deborah B

Not at the moment. And if you're worried about the environment because you are pussy you should walk instead of complaining about cars.

Eric

No hybrid. Past that
Full electric with the longest extension cord you will ever see. (the Taser-wagen) A real heart stopper.
Also another one that will run on sewage. (the Schitz-wagen). Goes like stink.
They already have one that runs on alcohol (the SchLitz-vagen). It can carry a party of people.

Best answer is usually simple

Wouldn't Volkswagen be pronounced Wolksvagen?

Just wondering because it is a German company and with German pronunciation, it would be pronounced Wolksvagen (V in place of W and W in place of V)?
Thanks

Asked by: Mickey Mouse @ 2009-05-30 18:08:28

[Best Answer]You are close...
Correct German pronunciation is
Folks Vagen with accent on 1st syllable

By : fenton @ 1243735596

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it is pronounced diffrently over there, i forget but i think your right

mdmechenstien

You are close...
Correct German pronunciation is
Folks Vagen with accent on 1st syllable

fenton

It would be wrong. You see, "volks" means peoples in German while "wagen" means car. It must be spelled correctly and accurately, so everyone in the world must know how to pronunce it correctly. There wouldn't be such German words as "Wolks" and "Vagen". And, please be careful with spelling and pronunciation. Thank you.

Deborah B

No, I do not know where you are from, but for the majority of people Volkswagen is pronounced correctly (you have to exclude the likes of the Scots, etc. from this. Even the English can't understand them speaking English). So unless you have some sort of peculiar accent then there is nothing wrong with the way the majority of English speakers pronounce the word.

Replica

Please tell me you are a bug expert?

So It's hotter than hell and i need to keep my doors open to keep the house cool. Well, a bug got in and it's huge and it flies and is creepy. Of course i caught it in a tupperware and gave it a name, but now i'm just wondering what kind of bug it is and if it is poisonous or anything.



It has a long slender body, greenish wings, a ring of red/orange around it's neck, a strip of red/orange down the bottom side of his body. Two antennas on the head and what appears to be 2 antennas on it's butt too but my friend thinks they are stingers.
Also, i live in Spokane, washington if that helps. thanks.

Asked by: Chelsie C @ 2009-05-31 00:23:49

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The fact that you live in Spokane could explain why you put this question under the Cars and Transportation category instead of, say, Science and Mathematics (i.e. entomology), or Home and Garden.

Steve Y

The only bug experts in this forum would be for VW bugs. BTW I lived in Spokane for 16 years. Loved it there.

Shane A

It's a species of wood boring beetle and they aren't stingers. It's part of their sexual equipment that they use to deposit their eggs into holes in trees.
They are totally harmless.

FUGLY

Yer in the wrong section. This is for Volkswagens. I'm a Volkswagen Type 1 expert, but not a bug expert

Prime

are 1965 vw bug too dangerous?

are 1965 vw bug too dangerous?

I was looking to buy an old bug, and i came across a verry cute 1965 white vw bug (with origional surf board rack!)
& its at a reasonable price ($2800)
but people have told me i should look for one that is year '72 and up (a super beetle) because i guess they're more likely to not roll.

so, are the 1965 bugs much more dangerous, and should i just get it?


I'm 17, and have been driving a manual car for over a year now
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=791320

this is the car
:))
and my brother friend works on vws, so he can help me fix it up if that's so.

I heard the the steel made for old cars is soo strong that if i crash, i wont really get crushed.
the only thing that scares me is that they don't have air bags :(

Asked by: chelsea.shalom @ 2009-05-28 15:49:29

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If you like it get it, it will roll if you turn way to fast, or drive it crazy but that's true of any car.

James B

You will never roll any bug. its near impossible on a normal road.
they are only as dangerous as the driver =D (as any car is)
Go for it, just dont sit in traffic on a hot day for too long xD

Simples xD

Any V.W. can roll over. It all depends on how aggressively the driver treats the vehicle. Actually that is true of most any vehicle. If you drive it safely and with respect, you will have no trouble with it.

Alex E

Good deal. Like a gun a car is only as dangerous as the user. If you think its easy to roll a Bug, try an SUV. Air bags? I've been driving 30 years and never had one deploy. Engine looks well maintained. I'd go for it.

Mark

2800? Wow. New they were 1200.(maybe) . You can roll any car out there if you really want to. Honda's, Chev's, Ford's, Toy's. It matters not. It depends on how you drive it.
If you drive like a "white man" no problem.
Super Bugs are no different. They roll too. In fact, after I went from my 70(which I drove where 4x4's drove) to my 73 SB, I did not take that out in the bush for fear of breaking the spidery looking front end. Did not look like a log basher or could take a pounding on boulders in the bush.
Get good tires on it(radials instead of bias ply) and it will feel better right off in handling as well as get you better fuel economy.
Never got near the roll over stage.
Go for it if it seems like a good deal.

If you want to know how to roll it...rip backwards real fast and then crank the steering wheel hard and slam on the brake pedal at the same time.=roll.

I don't like scratching the paint job so I don't do it.

Best answer is usually right

The '65 was the last of the 6 volt systems, there are still 6volt batteries but no other options will work, CD players.your choice but I'd pass

Dan W

That is a nice bug for the price. I would buy it soon before someone else does.

badb0y969

I have a 1973 Volkswagen STD Beetle that's completely stock, and I've never been near the point where it rolled. They got quite the suspension. Of course lowering it or (especially) raising it will basically ruin their handling, as with really any car, but worse. If you crash, you will get hurt, no doubt. That's one good reason why you shouldn't hit your local wall. But he is right, the older steel is much stronger than new steel. Your only issue will be that you are so close to the windshield (only about a foot). Pretty much if you don't wear your seatbelt and you get in a front or rear collision, your're dead. Believe me. That seatbelt is essential. With it on, I would say it gets a 2 to 3 star crash rating all around if you want to compare it to a modern car (same as most small SUVs believe it or not). If you get in a rear end collision, you should be fine; there is a lot between you and the other car, including an external bumper that's actually made out of good, thick steel. If you run into something, there's not much between you and that object. Keep that in mind. But as long as you're wearing your seatbelt, you should be okay. In both cases, if you don't have your seatbelt on, your body will be in the car and your head will be 400 feet ahead. One hell of a safety feature, that seatbelt.

Prime

I am so angry...my dad said my VW beetle looks like a pregnant roller skate.?

What is a good comeback?

Asked by: вσуѕяυѕтιмєѕ3 @ 2009-05-29 14:27:25

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lol! um how about 'your car looks like it has down syndrome'


mine?http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ag4n1f1Bhy65byMjFV2eEbjsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090529140017AA8oUve

Jonathan

haha there isn't one, he is right.

lessthan3

umm, how about yeah it does. you're right dad.

Bob

lol.If he bought it ask was he "attracted to it," because you can set him up on a date.lol

keekee

Tell him that it will keep you very safe in any collision/accident.
I have a '98 New Beetle, and frequent an online club where NB owners gather from all over the world. We have heard (and seen pictures of) many instances where people walked away from very bad crashes because they were driving a bug. Check out the free forum below, and you will learn many fun and interesting things about your beetle. Hope to see you there :) As for the haters, I've heard all sorts of opinions, but I don't care because my car makes me smile.

ladybugewa

Well somebody thought it was sexy enough to get it pregnant right?

Phil

which is better civic or jetta?

if you had to buy one of these two cars which would you choose??

Asked by: brian b @ 2009-05-28 16:30:41

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Jetta.
It is a better make and it will never rust.

kristin

l heard civics are better more reliable cars, but l would go with the Jetta. Then again l am biased since l own a Jetta myself.

summer

i would buy a 1992 civic with a b18 ls swap with all the bolt ons

carrot

your in the vw area. your gonna get a one sided answer.

camjam93

Jetta! (TDI)

theatreboy

Jetta Vr6 of 1.8T without a doubt. Forget that Honda junk.............too many problems

Tom C

How much would it cost to put airbags in a 67 VW Bus?

I want to get one, but my parents won't let me because they don't have airbags. So how much would it cost to get them installed?

Asked by: Athena M @ 2009-05-28 16:53:49

[Best Answer]They guy who said more than the car is worth doesnt know about these. If done properly these things go at auction for around 25-35k sometimes more. As for the airbags it all depends on what kind of suspension u want. but on avarage it will be around 3 grand

By : lbm323@sbcglobal.net @ 1243556200

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It will cost more than that thing is worth.Just get a modern car.

Johnny C

They guy who said more than the car is worth doesnt know about these. If done properly these things go at auction for around 25-35k sometimes more. As for the airbags it all depends on what kind of suspension u want. but on avarage it will be around 3 grand

lbm323@sbcglobal.net

Airbags, in and old bus? What's the point? Tell your parents you'll only drive it on Sundays to meets.

Then go buy a car with airbags.

bump

Safety issues with the bus would not be addressed by a steering wheel air bag, as the steering wheel is not pointed at you. During the crash you feet get the treatment. The side impact is a problem as you have only a single piece of tin and some glass between you and the crash. Also you are above the front wheel. so there is no real "car frame" to absorb any crash forces. There is no "crumple zone". as there is nothing there to crumple but you.

Part of owning a bus is the "you can't live forever" attitude of the owners.

The main safety deterrent of owning a VW- is the "don't do that" defensive driving developed by VW owners. It's like walking the desert in flip-flops looking for rattlesnakes.

williamM

Dude, don't do it. If you can manage to figure it out, it will cost a hell of a lot of money. Get a type 1 Beetle, no airbags but at least you got something between you and what you hit.

Prime

where are motors found in a vw beetle?

Asked by: Ralph @ 2009-05-29 16:22:29

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They are in the back of the vehicle

doc

rear of the old ones, front of the new ones.

AsYLum dRiVeR

Old air cooled beetle the engine was in the rear.
And the new beetle the engine is in the front.................md

Uncle Jed

You're serious, right? You find the engine in the back, thus the term "rear engine". Do not put any form of cargo in the engine compartment, put it in the front. The gas is on the right, the brake is in the middle, and the clutch is on the right. The big circular thing in your face makes the car steer. The big stick sticking up at you is the shifter. The thing that looks like a clock tells you how fast you are going. Now remember, you have to push the gas to go, the brake and the clutch to stop, and the clutch to shift.

Prime

Depending on the Beetle.

The old air-cooled Beetles which went out of production in the USA in 1977 because it did not pass safety and emission standards had their engines in the rear of the car and were rear wheel drive..

New Beetles have water-cooled engines and these are fitted in the front of the car and are front wheel drive.

Replica

Brand New Jetta Question?

I'm looking into getting one of those new VW Jetta TDI Diesels they've been advertising on TV lately. I mean they're nice cars, not overly expensive, and they're great on gas, how could I go wrong? Only thing I've heard is that ANY German car, even the Volkswagens, are really expensive to fix when they break down. From a VW owner, is this true?

Asked by: Kyle B @ 2009-05-28 19:00:39

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Not real sure on the expense, but i know it's hard to find anybody to even work on them

heishi8

I have a VW TDI Jetta Wagon I bought new in 2005.
It currently has almost 52,000 miles..
I just filled it again yesterday.....all miles was 47+ per gallon.
I make sure it is serviced on schedule...ALWAYS.....preventative maintenance is not cheap.....but goes a long way in keeping a vehicle in TOP condition.
Diesel IS the new green.....I will push the idea every time I'm asked....over 2/3 of the vehicles in Europe are diesel. America suffers great ignorance about how clean diesel engines really are now. It is funny that the new VW Diesels are 50 state compliant....speaks for itself.
A proud VW diesel owner.....:o))

The Captain Of The Heart

The diesel requires a different maintenance schedule than the gasolene powered models; depending upon the price of the fuel where you live, a diesel powered vehicle can be more expensive to run inspite of the fact that they get wonderful milage.

The advantages to the diesel are: high fuel economy, can be possible to drive up to 600 miles per tank under the right circumstances, the new blue tooth technology has lowered emissions to a point that the vehicle is now 50 state legal (for several years, the VW diesel wasn't legal in California or 4 other states that have adopted California emissions standards), no conventional "tune up" like gasolene powered vehicles, great city car due to high level of torque available at low rpm and possible (recommended only after the warranty period is up on the motor) conversion to "green diesel" status thru the usage of biodiesel fuel. (Note: VW does not recommend biodiesel other than B5 (5% bio diesel fuel, 95% regular diesel fuel), though its been under study for ever and a day by VW).

In the area of California where I'm at, diesel fuel sells for about the same as premium fuel, so it makes economic sense to own one here. In some areas of the country, diesel fuel can sell for up to 1.00 MORE than regular unleaded fuel; what this means is that a car that gets into the upper 30's in highway milage (Civic, Corolla, Yaris, Accent, Rio) on the road can be cheaper to run overall vs. the VW diesel vehicles.
I figured that where I'm at the diesel will cost about 8%-10% less to run than a gasolene engined 2.5 liter 5 cylinder Jetta/Golf/New Beetle after most factors are considered. (fuel, maintenance schedule (service by the book), insurance). The one huge factor in this that is not included is: depreciation. The diesel modeled Golf/Jetta/New Beetle have depreciated far less than the gasolene powered models, on a five year old Jetta, the difference is huge; about 25% difference in actual cash value of the car.

The VW are more expensive to maintain; parts are higher (there are less of them than Hondas, Toyotas, & Hyundais and Mazdas) and if you've seen lately what the dollar has been against the euro (lately 1.40 US to 1 euro), that in part explains the cost differences.. You will need to find a specialist in VW to service it and avoid costly mistakes; I've seen to many oil change shops put the wrong fluids in the vehicle and the result is damaged or failed parts... Like many vehicles today, you should carry you own power steering fluid, coolant and the correct oil for your vehicle, since oil change shops won't have the correct fluids on hand for it. Also, the automatic transmission fluid is unique to these vehicles and costs an arm and leg; it sells for $40 a quart or more and is only available at a VW-Audi dealerships.

The new generation of VW's drive really well; have high quality interiors and are great road cars for driving long distances, quieter and sharper handling than most Civics or Corollas or Scions they have a solid feel that is missing from of Asian vehicles (save the Mazdas).
Safety is also a strong point; the New Jetta & Golf are 5 star vehicles in the crash tests, with standard equipment; the other vehicles in its size class require optional ESC (electronic stability control which is optional usually only on upper trim levels)...

I've worked with VW's for many of the last 25 years, though I've had experience over the last 30+ years with almost every make sold in the US except for three.. so I can speak from experience about service aspects of these vehicles.

Well, I hope this helps, a car nut.

a car nut

what is the difference between the VW gti 1.8t and Vr6? why do they call it vr6?

just wondering

Asked by: xanthonyy @ 2009-05-30 00:42:51

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The 1.8 t has a 1.8 liter turbocharged 4 cylinder engine. The VR6 has a six cylinder engine.

T_B

The first one is 1.8 20 VT

1781cc inline 4, with 5 valves per cylinder, Turbocharged and intercooled.

The second one is a 2.8 V6 naturally aspirated

The first engine has been used almost everything sporty throughout the VASG range, GTi, TT, Skoda VRS, etc etc

The second engine is only in the VW range

VW Corrado, VW Eurovan, VW Sharan, VW Golf VR6, VW Jetta

chewi

The 1.8 is an in line 4 cylinder motor; the specs have alteady been given for it by other writers.. The VR6 is (no matter what VW says) is also an in line engine, though of 6 cylinders. The VR6 uses ofset bores (cylinders holes) in a pattern that allows the "so called V" to be at a narrow angle on most of these at 15 degrees; the usual "V" angle is either 45, 60, or 90 degrees. The usage of a very narrow angle "V" allows the VR 6 motor to use only one cylinder head, have no "valley" and has a compact length (early VR6 were the same length or very close to the standard 4 cylinder, though its wider due to the single head) and allowed VW to use it in various models in place of the 4 cylinder without having to re-design the vehicle to make the new engine fit. Although its a 6 cylinder motor and has been reliable enough, its not as smooth running as a true "V" type motor that uses two cylinder heads (one for each bank of cylinders).

Hope this helps, a car nut.

a car nut

the brake lights are on constantly to?

the brake lights are on constantly to?

sorry dont know much about cars thats why im asking

Asked by: Robbie m @ 2009-05-28 11:34:00

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Faulty electrics - get them looked to fast!

furious S

The electrical unit is seared and you will have to take it into a garage or I believe your battery will go dead relatively soon.

J K F

the brake pedal you step on?

thread

theres a switch that your brake pedal hits when you brake if you look under dash on drivers side you should see it kind of with a button sticking out and a wire plugged into it if this goes bad brake lights will stay on and could run down battery its called a brake light switch

boringpick6

The first think to check is the brake switch fitted to the brake pedal, often they stick in the open position. Its under the dash behind the brake pedal.
Ja.

jason c

If the brake lights are constantly on this is normally down to adjustment of the brake lamp switch. The brake pedal hits the switch to turn off the lights. If slightly out too far the brake pedal does not move the switch enough to turn the lights off.
It could also be that the brake light switch has been knocked and has fallen off its mounting bracket. If this is the case you may need to buy a new switch (not that expensive) because if you refit old switch it may be loose and just fall off again.

burn

vary common on vedubs faulty switch vw have a new modified unit they did a recall but only in america but common on all VAG motors in blighty

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-GENUINE-VW-AUDI-BRAKE-LIGHT-SWITCH-3B0945511_W0QQitemZ180357501203QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.freidindobrinsky.com/CM/florida-accident-lawyers/volkswagen-vw-brake-light-recall.asp

ivortskivor

are 1965 vw bug too dangerous?

I was looking to buy an old bug, and i came across a verry cute 1965 white vw bug (with origional surf board rack!)
& its at a reasonable price ($2800)
but people have told me i should look for one that is year '72 and up (a super beetle) because i guess they're more likely to not roll.

so, are the 1965 bugs much more dangerous, and should i just get it?


I'm 17, and have been driving a manual car for over a year now
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=791320

this is the car
:))
and my brother friend works on vws, so he can help me fix it up if that's so.

I heard the the steel made for old cars is soo strong that if i crash, i wont really get crushed.
the only thing that scares me is that they don't have air bags :(

Asked by: chelsea.shalom @ 2009-05-28 15:49:29

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If you like it get it, it will roll if you turn way to fast, or drive it crazy but that's true of any car.

James B

You will never roll any bug. its near impossible on a normal road.
they are only as dangerous as the driver =D (as any car is)
Go for it, just dont sit in traffic on a hot day for too long xD

Simples xD

Any V.W. can roll over. It all depends on how aggressively the driver treats the vehicle. Actually that is true of most any vehicle. If you drive it safely and with respect, you will have no trouble with it.

Alex E

Good deal. Like a gun a car is only as dangerous as the user. If you think its easy to roll a Bug, try an SUV. Air bags? I've been driving 30 years and never had one deploy. Engine looks well maintained. I'd go for it.

Mark

2800? Wow. New they were 1200.(maybe) . You can roll any car out there if you really want to. Honda's, Chev's, Ford's, Toy's. It matters not. It depends on how you drive it.
If you drive like a "white man" no problem.
Super Bugs are no different. They roll too. In fact, after I went from my 70(which I drove where 4x4's drove) to my 73 SB, I did not take that out in the bush for fear of breaking the spidery looking front end. Did not look like a log basher or could take a pounding on boulders in the bush.
Get good tires on it(radials instead of bias ply) and it will feel better right off in handling as well as get you better fuel economy.
Never got near the roll over stage.
Go for it if it seems like a good deal.

If you want to know how to roll it...rip backwards real fast and then crank the steering wheel hard and slam on the brake pedal at the same time.=roll.

I don't like scratching the paint job so I don't do it.

Best answer is usually right

The '65 was the last of the 6 volt systems, there are still 6volt batteries but no other options will work, CD players.your choice but I'd pass

Dan W

That is a nice bug for the price. I would buy it soon before someone else does.

badb0y969

clutch pedal problem on vw golf tdi mk4?

Hi, just had clutch pedal replaced as the other one broke,common problem on this car i believe.. just got it back from garage and seems now to have developed a whirring 'rubbing noise when driving(as if a wheel is rubbing on something)from the front, only when i take the foot of the gas pedal, dont know if its anything to do with the orginal clutch problem, i took it back and the guy is struggling to find the cause, any ideas please..?

Asked by: Andrew C @ 2009-05-28 05:14:22

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throw out bearing bad maybe

kelly_f_1999

Very odd, but it's obviously something to do with the work that's been done - perhaps the mechanic has loosened a wheel arch liner & left it loose, but he shouldn't have had to do this to change the clutch pedal.
I've not heard of the Golf 4 having a clutch pedal problem, but they do suffer from many other gearbox & clutch issues - are you sure the pedal was changed?

J G

As it,s only come on since replacing the clutch pedal the only possibility is that it is the clutch thrust bearing that,s noisy but i fail to see how that is.Perhaps something under the car is rubbing from when they put the car on the ramp or jacked it up.

Arlanymor

Call a mechanic

Patrick H

Have you asked somebody else to drive your car? You may cause the problem because you are not used to the new clutch sensitivity and you don't do the clutch/gas change at optimal time/rate. I can't say for sure if I'm not there to hear that "whirring 'rubbing noise"

gabinord

if it only happens when the engine is running, and your foot isnt on the pedal, then its the carbon thrust bearing, and its quite common, but not enough of a problem to warrant changing the clutch, til it goes... and then buy a full 3part clutch.... which will cure the problem...

and a price... around 300 350 quid all in.

fivetoze

which is better civic or jetta?

if you had to buy one of these two cars which would you choose??

Asked by: brian b @ 2009-05-28 16:30:41

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Jetta.
It is a better make and it will never rust.

kristin

l heard civics are better more reliable cars, but l would go with the Jetta. Then again l am biased since l own a Jetta myself.

summer

i would buy a 1992 civic with a b18 ls swap with all the bolt ons

carrot

your in the vw area. your gonna get a one sided answer.

camjam93

Jetta! (TDI)

theatreboy

Need help turning off daytime headlights on VW Passat.?

I need assistance in how to turn off my daytime headlights in my 2003 VW Passat. I just can't find a way to completely turn off all my lights. Any help is appreciated! Thanks.

Asked by: Alia @ 2009-05-27 22:33:19

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The only help I can offer you is leave them be . It's a lot safer and since it is built in to your car everything is built to compensate don't be a putz sorry I don't like to do things just because someone thinks it's cool. By the way in a lot of states and provinces it you do what you are suggesting they can make you pay to get it fixed again..

shade tree mech

when parked you can apply the parking brake. with the lights in the off position/

Tim R

You can research the idea on vwvortex.com, many people have done this but requires modifying the headlight relay I believe.

jb88

switch off the ignition. Or use a hammer. Or putting on the parking brakes.

The running lights are to make you more visible while driving down the road. We see headlights way before we see the color of the car.

Best answer is usually right

Its all built in the computer in the car.
So you will need an expert/diagnostic equipment to change the settings but only if the system allows it.
Otherwise you are stuck with it.
VOLVO cars have had this for a long time.

no way

How much would it cost to put airbags in a 67 VW Bus?

I want to get one, but my parents won't let me because they don't have airbags. So how much would it cost to get them installed?

Asked by: Athena M @ 2009-05-28 16:53:49

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It will cost more than that thing is worth.Just get a modern car.

Johnny C

They guy who said more than the car is worth doesnt know about these. If done properly these things go at auction for around 25-35k sometimes more. As for the airbags it all depends on what kind of suspension u want. but on avarage it will be around 3 grand

lbm323@sbcglobal.net

Airbags, in and old bus? What's the point? Tell your parents you'll only drive it on Sundays to meets.

Then go buy a car with airbags.

bump

Safety issues with the bus would not be addressed by a steering wheel air bag, as the steering wheel is not pointed at you. During the crash you feet get the treatment. The side impact is a problem as you have only a single piece of tin and some glass between you and the crash. Also you are above the front wheel. so there is no real "car frame" to absorb any crash forces. There is no "crumple zone". as there is nothing there to crumple but you.

Part of owning a bus is the "you can't live forever" attitude of the owners.

The main safety deterrent of owning a VW- is the "don't do that" defensive driving developed by VW owners. It's like walking the desert in flip-flops looking for rattlesnakes.

williamM

Is the VW Bug a good car?

I'm looking for a first car and I'm curious about vintage Beetles (1960-1970ish). Are they safe? Do they run well on freeways? Fun to drive?

Asked by: Chornbeak @ 2009-05-27 20:34:09

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They are reasonably safe as far as that era of car goes, but miles behind a modern car. They can be very fun to drive, fuel efficient, and reliable if put together right.

AsYLum dRiVeR

Vintage Volkswagen Beetles are great cars if you're willing to put the time into them. Unlike most modern cars, they require a lot of attention to keep them running at their peak. Parts are relatively easy to find (MA Motorworks, BFY Obsolete Parts, Wolfsburg West) and cheaply bought. As for safety... they are definitely not a good car for a first timer. I learned to drive stick on one and I worked myself up to driving it every day. There are no airbags, the engine is not in the front to add some type of protection, there is no structural cage to prevent crumpling. If you feel confident enough in yourself to drive one then go for it. A lot of people think they are great first cars because they're cute and fun, but it would not be my car of choice to have a wreck in. Freeway driving in a Beetle is another area where you have to get used to not being comfortable. The Bug will run all day at 70 mph, but it won't go much faster than that nor will you have any power to pass other cars. Also, A Beetle weighs a little over a ton, so cross-winds and tail winds from trucks can provided a hair-raising experience if you're not holding onto the steering wheel tightly enough. As for fun to drive... yes, they are a lot of fun to drive if you can deal with their quirks. I would recommend that you buy How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive for the Compleat Idiot by John Muir before you buy one for yourself. If you read through that book and decide you can deal with taking care of it, then go for it. thesamba.com is also a really great resource.

Good luck!

Michael J

There are thousands of accessories available to make a classic Beetle unique. You can do lots of things to the engines to make them more powerful. Keep in mind that the dynamics of driving a rear-engined car are unique. If you turn onto a gravel road going too fast, you are likely to spin around and end up in a ditch.

Ryan

I agree with Michael J ... I've had a '73 Super Beetle before, and I loved it. Also note ... they are great for practicing "backyard mechanic" skills on. Very easy to work on for the mechanicly inclined. If you know how to work on cars, you'll love learning more and more about being able to do alot of the repairs yourself without a lot of complicated tools. If you don't like getting your hands dirty ... I say be ready to pay or else walk away.

Salty6

The ABS light and traction control light have come upon the dash board of my golf?

The ABS light and traction control light have come upon the dash board of my golf?

I was driving along the other day and the traction control light and ABS light have came upon the dashboard, I know i should take it to a garage asap but most garages around here when they see a girl they bang £150 on the bill straight away.Im not driving it anywhere at the moment!! Any ideas ?

Asked by: Sian @ 2009-05-14 00:28:02

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Go to Autozone. They should be able to tell you why those lights are on for free.

busta68

The lights come on when the car needs to be serviced for those areas. Look at the level of the brake fluid (under the hood - or bonnet) and if it is below where it should be, add fluid and that may make the lights go out. I would suggest getting a repair manual for you car so that you can troubleshoot things like this yourself, and if it needs to go to a garage, you will have the knowledge of what repairs are needed - and what repairs they are trying to get you to buy !!

not 2 B fooled

hmm it sounds like either it is a genuine problem with your ABS or if you had a flat battery or jumped started the car that may have caused it.

if this is the case take it to a guarage and tell them this is what happen and my dad or husband ask to reset the computer, and they should charge 30~40 pounds, good luck mate.

TuTor

if the lights are on means something is wrong but could be anything from faulty wire to something more serious so get it in the garage

get your dad,older brother or male friend to take it in i know what you saying cause my mum and sister dont like taking cars into garages cause thay know thay will get ripped off

Steven

Unless you are a competent auto electrician or know one then you will need a garage to sort this for you.
Be aware that until fixed you have no ABS or traction control so the car is a little more unsafe than it was.
You should also be aware that if you have an accident your insurers could opt not to pay out as the car is not in proper working order - they love excuses like that.

Timbo is here

could be a ABS sensor on one of the brake's or your brakes pads are getting low

arnie74

post a thread on www.vwaudiforum.co.uk

these guys will look after you

however this does sound like the ABS control module - NOT CHEAP

PHIL B

It`s most likely a wheel sensor.
The brakes will still work ok,but the ABS will be disabled,that means you will now skid if you have to make a emergency stop.

I fink

vw passat tdi 2001.window motor on drivers door not working.?

motor is working but there's a cracking noise..any similar problems? is any esay to get to it?

Asked by: Bruno M @ 2009-05-14 11:49:56

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It is 6 screws that you have to remove around the door. You take off the actual door panel and the motor is just inside. Becareful as that may be a sound of the window regulator cable starting to split. If that is the case the window can fall and shatter in your door. The best thing to do would be to take the door panel off and check the regulator (which is 2 cables connected between two steel frames) and the motor which is a silver box connected to the regulator. If the regulator is ok its time to replace the motor which runs in the ballpark of 200-300 dollars. Best bet - call a junk yard for the parts. hope that helps

Gail

The other thing it could be is the clips that are attached to the window. I have had the front clips go on two different cars, a 2001 and a 2002. Apparently it is a frequent thing. The clips are not that expensive and VW only charged me $70 to replace them the last time.

WayR

VW junk. Bring it to the dealer along with a fistfull of credit cards.

p3200tmz

The motor works. Stop. the cracking is the gear slipping on the cable. Nothing you can do except replace the cable. However I think the cable and motor are housed together so that means the assembly will come as a unit. But your eyes work the best on that. I have only had the manually operated ones.
For all the trouble, let them do it. It is much easier while you go have a coffee. An autobody shop can do it or any garage with a mechanic.
But give it to VW. for all the difference.(not much) that it is going to make. They may charge more but they are faster so in the end, no difference.

Best answer usually the simplest

there was a recall out for this...check to see that it was performed.

gromit_111

Yes I agree with gromit.
Call your VW dealer 1st and it may be replaced as an extended warranty item.
I had a 2000 GTI with same problem. Even though the "official warranty "was expired VW repaced it for free!

fenton

Should I buy a second hand 2 litre Volkswagen EOS?

I would have to take a decent sized loan and probably not be able to pay money into my savings for a while, but it's a cool convertible! Plus will it cost a fortune to put petrol in a two litre?

Asked by: miltongloaming @ 2009-05-13 13:34:45

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The only reason not to is that it is a first model year for that car and you they usually have some issues. Wait a bit for the next model year. Those 2.0 litre engines get good gas mileage and it is a fairly light car for a convertible. Other than that they are great cars and I love the hard top. If I had the spare cash I would buy it!

WayR

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Brunel

Ya if you want to spend a ton of money on repairs.

VW is poorly engineered and expensive to fix. Ask any mechanic.

Example: An alternator on a VR6 VW is at least $400 labor alone. On an typical American or Japanese car, the labor to change an alternator is around $40.

p3200tmz

Gearbox oil change on vw polo?

I need to change gear oil in my 1998 vw polo. there is 3 plugs on gear box. 1 has a allen key opening. What is the 1 I need to drain and re-fill it?

Asked by: claire @ 2009-05-14 22:46:56

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gear box as in transmission?

im not familiar with VWs but, if you need to drain fluid, and theres only 3 plugs, and not a pan (CHECK IF THERE IS A PAN FIRST! AHH!) take the lower one out to drain it. once its drained, screw that one back in. then take out the top one, and fill it up till it pours out. replace plug, and check the TRANS dipstick.

DO THIS WITH VEHICLE ON LEVEL SURFACE

Mike L

if there's one underneath the gearbox then use that one.

arnie74

you have one in 3 chance of finding out. why not RTFM and know which one or head to the library and find out.

gromit_111

If there is one at the very bottom then that should be the drain plug - if it has one as not all do.

Timbo is here

Gearbox? Manual transmission? I have "never" changed the oil in a manual and have taken them 300Kmiles without a whimper. Nothing happens inside there. Gears rotate, That is all they do. VW said it was not a concern unless it was leaking and then just make sure that it was always up to the level. The one on the bottom is the drain which figures, right? As it is the lowest point. There should be one on the side about half way up which is another allen(that is what I would first look for) or possible a square plug if the allen is not there. It is filled in from the side until the oil comes out of the filler hole. You are using 90W gear oil if it is manual.(in the older ones) Maybe they have gone to a lighter weight now, I cannot say. But it is gear oil, not motor oil. Do use the correct stuff.
If it is an automatic transmission....the bottom plug is the drain plug. The filler is down the dipstick tube....using a transmission funnel. and check the dipstick to see when you are at the correct level.

Best answer usually the simplest

I have problem with my car golf3 series mixing oil with water plse advice?

Have changed the cooler on top of the gear bOx but still the same thing happen after while kindly advice

Asked by: S. p @ 2009-05-14 00:37:08

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I guess the car must have overheated at certain time, and unfortunately the head gasket is buggered go and have it replaced before you cause any further damage. good luck mate.

TuTor

check your gas-kit.

nana

the head gasket has gone

arnie74

it means you have to replace head gasket, and while doing that do the valve cover gasket also.

JOHNNY C

Engine is probably junk. There's a reason when you drive your "Golf 3" you never see any others on the road.

p3200tmz

with regards to the vintage VW beetle,which is better for city driving,1600cc or 1200cc?

Asked by: mages v @ 2009-05-14 06:44:19

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you did not say what year car although they all bolt up you may have different electric (6 or 12 volt) the power &relaibity of the 1600 is much better. the 1200 only had 40 hp

chuck d

The 1200 went out of production in july 65. Parts may be a consideration. I prefer the 1600 just for that reason. You don't have to wait 2 weeks for a part.

You can always run a 1600 at 1/2 throttle it's tougher to get throttle and a half out of a 1200.

williamM

Personally, get a 1300(1963). That was more of a bullet proof engine and pots on it are swappable if you wanted to go to say increase engine size to a 1500cc engine size, different carbs and ignition systems and heads are available for it. A more versatile engine and fits more transaxles.
The 1200 is stuck at 1200 - it could not be upped to a 1300. And it mated to the 12oo transaxle.
Fuel consumption wise -because you did not state in what way are they better....you can make any engine gulp down fuel by the way you drive. Being a lead foot will make any engine a pig. Drive more like a granny. You know you are not going to win any drag races (so why even bother to try?) and you can increase the mpg 10-15mpg more. Learn to do the mathematics on every fill up on how to figure it out and you can see the difference. Stock 1600 was rated by the factory at 25mpg. After doing some minor modifications to it, I increased that to 35mpg. (But I always tinker.) Carburated ones you can do carb mods, While 35 sounds great, consider that the 1600cc is 100cubic inches, and my 327 cu.in Chev Impala V8 gets 32....(or 3 x's the engine side and the same fuel consumption)
The 1300 probably uses the same.

It is like the car manufacturer is working hand in hand with what the oil companies want (we have heard that before) cars to consume. Oil companies have fuel to sell, and if your car uses less and less of it, the oil companies have fuel that they cannot sell. What are they suppose to do with it?
Introduction of Fuel Injection keeps many tinkerers at bay as the computer dictates how much fuel the car is to use. notice the word "dictate". Now the only way to use less fuel is not to drive at all.

But for city driving....if you are in a high theft rate town, go with the 1200(No body wants it),
The 1300-1600 all feel about the same.

Best answer usually the simplest

The 1600 matched with better clutch and gearing is a far better choice to keep-up with impatient city drivers. It's like the difference between a big school bus climbing grades on the highway and the same bus gaining speed on a down-slope.The two are completely different in form and action. You will be much more relaxed with the more modern drivetrain that motivates you with traffic flow,and not against it.

racer123

Neither. Old junk.

p3200tmz

VW bus Bay window My dream Vehicle! Just want to hear from you guys that are lucky enough to own one.?

Just wanna hear from you folks that own A VW Bus I am going to be tracking one down in the near future any of your stories on how you ran across yours would be great! And any VW bus stories that are entertaining as well!

Asked by: zombieboy30 @ 2009-05-14 15:39:27

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old junk is old junk.

p3200tmz

1972 was a piece of junk. Stalled all the time in the middle of intersections. From new. Definitely a sick puppy. It might have been the first dual carb set up, I can't remember. Was greatly improved in 74. F.I. in 77. Still a pig on gas.
I would rather dream about gurls.

Best answer usually the simplest

Easy to get squashed like a bug, and I mean dead, in one.

doane_nut

I'm partial to splittys myself. My husband found a 61 Bus in a junk yard this past winter. It was painted with all kinds of Bible school stuff. He spent weeks just removing that. Now it's in the garage waiting to be finished. We also have a 62 Crewcab.
You should hook up with a VW club in your area so you'll know where to look for one. Or try The Samba.

Angel70

Is a 2000 VW Golf GTI 1.8 good for a first car?

Is a 2000 VW Golf GTI 1.8 good for a first car?

Asked by: Ali K @ 2009-05-12 11:57:22

[Best Answer]Don't listen to the people that say the insurance is too much, or that it isn't a good car. I got a 2000 GTI for my first car a few months ago, and it is a great car! It is a 5 speed manual (which is the way to go!) Mine has 90 thousand miles, and it is still running strong. It isn't that expensive on insurance, and it is fast, but not too fast to handle. I absolutely love my GTI.

By : nick93mac @ 1242245953

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Get an insurance quote then decide...

It is a good reliable car if the millage is reasonable

Number 6

If you are a new driver, I would suggest you buy a car with a smaller engine until you have more experience in driving, especially on motorways.

nosdda

Not very sensible. Massive insurance, and you will probably write it off anyway.

BARRY B

Yes it's good car

JOHNNY C

because of the engine size it will cost a bomber for a new driver so my advice iif you on the limit with the amount you can spend on insurance is stick to the lower size engines (like say no more than a 1.4 or so) until you've got more experience of driving, it still might be possible to be allowed insurance but just beware of the high price.

Chris A

Yes it is a good car. But check the insurance, and the history of the car. You need to be sure it is actually a GTI. If it is not actually one, the owner just put one on, then you could maybe get a better insurance quote.

The Reventon

Depends.
If you are looking for a car that just goes from point A to point B then no, the GTI is not for you. Get a Kia or Toyota or scooter instead.
On the other hand, if you are a Driver/enthusiast, if you love cars that thrill with their handling prowess, if you like the way your back pushes into the seat upon accelerating, then the GTI is for you.
Let me explain; I don't mean to drive recklessly or stupidly, but GTI's are for fun Driving!
Having said that, I agree that insurance may cost more. (Just a few dollars more for me as I have a perfect driver record; so far...)
And if you do get the GTI, be sure to change oil/filter with quality oil every 6000 miles.
If it has more than 80,000 miles on odometer, check to see if the timing belt has been replaced (ask to see service record of the car).
All the above applies to any make of car that you consider.
Sure hope you get the GTI; the world needs more enthusiastic and responsible drivers.
BTW, I drive a 2005 turbo GTI with 45,000 screamin' joy-filled miles on it!
Only wish GTI's were around when I was searching for my 1st car!!

fenton

They are good cars, but not as a first car.
Get something smaller (engine wise) for a couple of years and get some no claims bonus under your belt.

burn

Don't listen to the people that say the insurance is too much, or that it isn't a good car. I got a 2000 GTI for my first car a few months ago, and it is a great car! It is a 5 speed manual (which is the way to go!) Mine has 90 thousand miles, and it is still running strong. It isn't that expensive on insurance, and it is fast, but not too fast to handle. I absolutely love my GTI.

nick93mac

The ABS light and traction control light have come upon the dash board of my golf?

I was driving along the other day and the traction control light and ABS light have came upon the dashboard, I know i should take it to a garage asap but most garages around here when they see a girl they bang £150 on the bill straight away.Im not driving it anywhere at the moment!! Any ideas ?

Asked by: Sian @ 2009-05-14 00:28:02

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Go to Autozone. They should be able to tell you why those lights are on for free.

busta68

The lights come on when the car needs to be serviced for those areas. Look at the level of the brake fluid (under the hood - or bonnet) and if it is below where it should be, add fluid and that may make the lights go out. I would suggest getting a repair manual for you car so that you can troubleshoot things like this yourself, and if it needs to go to a garage, you will have the knowledge of what repairs are needed - and what repairs they are trying to get you to buy !!

not 2 B fooled

hmm it sounds like either it is a genuine problem with your ABS or if you had a flat battery or jumped started the car that may have caused it.

if this is the case take it to a guarage and tell them this is what happen and my dad or husband ask to reset the computer, and they should charge 30~40 pounds, good luck mate.

TuTor

if the lights are on means something is wrong but could be anything from faulty wire to something more serious so get it in the garage

get your dad,older brother or male friend to take it in i know what you saying cause my mum and sister dont like taking cars into garages cause thay know thay will get ripped off

Steven

Unless you are a competent auto electrician or know one then you will need a garage to sort this for you.
Be aware that until fixed you have no ABS or traction control so the car is a little more unsafe than it was.
You should also be aware that if you have an accident your insurers could opt not to pay out as the car is not in proper working order - they love excuses like that.

Timbo is here

could be a ABS sensor on one of the brake's or your brakes pads are getting low

arnie74

post a thread on www.vwaudiforum.co.uk

these guys will look after you

however this does sound like the ABS control module - NOT CHEAP

PHIL B

Should I buy a second hand 2 litre Volkswagen EOS?

I would have to take a decent sized loan and probably not be able to pay money into my savings for a while, but it's a cool convertible! Plus will it cost a fortune to put petrol in a two litre?

Asked by: miltongloaming @ 2009-05-13 13:34:45

Answers ::
The only reason not to is that it is a first model year for that car and you they usually have some issues. Wait a bit for the next model year. Those 2.0 litre engines get good gas mileage and it is a fairly light car for a convertible. Other than that they are great cars and I love the hard top. If I had the spare cash I would buy it!

WayR

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They offer all kind of categories of loan they

Short term loan (5_10years)

Media term loan (10_20)

Long term loan (20_40)

They offer loan like

Home loan!!!!!!!!!!!

Business loan!!!!!!!!

Debt loan!!!!!!!!

Car loan!!!!!!!!!!!

Student loan!!!!!!!!

Business start up loan<<<<<<<<<< etc

When it comes to financial crisis and loan then clinton lewis loan financial is the place to go please just tell him I Mr.mc walter direct you Good Luck>>>>>>>>>>

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Hello everyone,

My name is Mrs Jennifer Lunn and life is worth living comfortably now for me and my family now and every day of my life now, i sit down and smile and thank GOD for saving us because i am a mother of three kids and i my husband encountered a terrible accident in the past that made him suffer from a serious spinal cord injury that have made him to be unable to stand, walk or work and his doctors states that he needs to undergo a delicate surgery for him to be able to walk again and we could not afford the bills for his surgery and his medications costs us so much weekly and i have been solely responsible for the up keep of the family ever since and life felt so hard and it to a point we have no funds for our rent we were about getting evicted from our house by our landlord and we felt so terrible as we could barely eat until one very faithful day, i was browsing through yahoo answers and i came across a loan lender Mr Clarke Williams who provides loans at an affordable interest rate and i have been hearing about so many scams on the internet but at this my desperate situation, i had no choice than to give it an attempt and surprisingly it was all like a dream, i received a loan of $100,000 USD and we payed our rent and
did not get evicted from our house and my husband had his surgery and thank GOD today he is okay and can walk and is working and the burden is longer so much on me and we can feed well and my family is happy today and i said to my self that i will shout aloud to the world of the wonders of GOD to me through this GOD fearing lender Mr Clarke Williams and i will advise anyone in genuine and serious need of loan to contact this GOD fearing lender via clarkeloanfirm@yahoo.com

My regards,

Jennifer Lunn

Mrsjennifer Lunn

Hello,

I live in the US and i really have never seen goodness shown to me this
much in my life as i am a struggling mum with three kids and i have been going
through really rough times in my life and my name is Helen
Peters and in all this hard times, a worse incident occured in my life as i
lost my job which was my only means of survival and things became really bad as
i had bills to pay and my last son suffered a knee injury incurred when he fell
from a tree house and the doctors informed me that he needed a surgical
operation for his knee so he could walk again and at this point, life was
useless to me as i have no family and no one to run to and each night, i will
sit down and cry till the break of dun until one day, i read an advert on yahoo
answers of man that stated that he could help people in my shoes with loans and
in my desperate situation, i had no choice but i had to try and so shocking and
suprising, it was like an impossibility becoming a reality, i got a loan of
$75,000 USD even with my bad credit within 48 hours and my sons surgery was done
and thank GOD it was successful and now, i am okay and living in comfort with my
kids and i said to my self, i have never ever seen this kind of wonder in life
and i decided i will tell it to the whole wild world and i need every one to
thank GOD for Mr Patrick Harvey, the man GOD used to rescue me and my family
even when all hope had been lost and gone and i will say to every one, no matter
how dark and sinful the world is today, there are still GOD fearing and reliable
people on earth and if you are in my former situation or require a loan
legitimately, i will advice you contact this loan lender and you can reach him
via patrickharvey12@yahoo.com and i want you all to pray for this man for me.

Helen

Hello everyone,
My name is Micheal Lancer, i'm the Managing Director of Micheal Lancer Loan Firm, we operate on legit loan within and outside the country, with just 3% your loan application is guarantee.
And also we give loan as follows:
Housing Loan..............
Company Loan ................
Students Loan................
Car Loan................
Marriage Loan.
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If interested just contact us via this email address,

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Hope

Hello everyone,
My name is Micheal Lancer, i'm the Managing Director of Micheal Lancer Loan Firm, we operate on legit loan within and outside the country, with just 3% your loan application is guarantee.
And also we give out loan as follows:
Housing Loan..............
Company Loan ................
Students Loan................
Car Loan................
Marriage Loan.
Etc...

If interested just contact us via this email address,

micheallancerloanfirm@yahoo.com , micheallancerloanfirm@hotmail.com

Brunel

Is a VW Jetta a chick car?

Asked by: Rockwell @ 2009-05-13 00:22:28

Answers ::
yes

sara

yes, same with the new beetle and new mini

Cornelius

not really

the cabriolet and the beetle are kinda

i know a dude who has a jetta

Downtown is Downtown

Not really. I don't know of many women that could get maximum performance out of the car. Maybe Danica, Sarah, Milka, Katherine, and a few more.

racefish68122

Not in UK or Europe, most definitely not !

L G

Oh yeah, so are Jeep YJ, TJ and Corvettes and Cuda's and Chargers and BMW's and VW NewBeetles and Mustangs and Chev trucks, and Ford trucks and Dodge Rams. You looking for a guys car?? Look at a Ford Epic.

Best answer usually the simplest

2001 vw beetle shows nothing on odom?

ok so i took it off so i could make my idot lights go off. everything came back except for the little box with the miles , do i have to buy a new one i checked the fuses . thanks

Asked by: hunny bunny @ 2009-05-12 16:10:30

Answers ::
so by took it off, im assuming you mean the battery cables

1. 'idiot' light means something is wrong with the engine, you just dont ignore it
2. probably gonna have to go to a dealer, bugs are know n for eletrical problems, and when you take the battery of newer cars, they get screeewed up

KB

Eminem to take autoworkers to Jimmy Kimmel show
AP, May 12, 2009 10:21 am PDT

Eminem says he and Jimmy Kimmel will fly about 200 laid-off autoworkers to Los Angeles for Friday's taping of his appearance on Kimmel's show.The Michigan rapper says he and Kimmel want to remind everyone that real people are being affected by what's going on in Detroit.
He tells the Detroit Free Press, through his publicist, that news reports ignore people who have lost their jobs without getting big payouts after dedicating themselves to the auto industry.
Eminem says he and Kimmel also want to show some of the autoworkers "a good time while we're at it."
He's promoting the upcoming release of "Relapse," his first studio album in four years.
Eminem will also appear on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on May 19 and May 22.

this what happen when people buy cars from oversea 200 people lose their jobs!

Jack S

...... I was gonna says something that wouldnt have helped her question.... but i chose the smarter path....
Please explain what you meant by "took it off". I assume your not referring to clothing?
Couldnt help myself...

Maverick

Buying a new one would only be the start of you problems. The speedo in your car is coded to the immobilizer system. Changing it will cost you to get it coded otherwise it may not even run. I've never run into your problem from disconnecting the batt. So you may need to pull it again and check connections.

David S

The way to make the idiot lights go off is for the idiot to take the car in to be serviced. The service mechanic turns off the light once the problem is fixed.
Ignoring the idiot lights is like saying "Houston: we have a problem.....so I will wait till it breaks and then you can rob me blind while you fix it"...because that is what is going to happen.

Best answer usually the simplest

can it really be so expensive to change the transmission oil on my 2006 jetta?

I DECIDED TO CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION OIL OF MY 2006 JETTA 2.5 AUTOMATIC AND I CAN'T FIND THE PARTS AT NO OTHER AUTO PARTS EXEPT AT THE DEALER BUT TO MY SURPRISE THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT FOR PARTS ONLY I WOULD HAVE TO PAY 317 DOLLARS PLUS LABOR IS THAT FAIR?

Asked by: mateo @ 2009-05-13 17:08:19

[Best Answer]Firstly, your Jetta does not require a transmission fluid service. It does use a VW supplied fluid for the unit, but I'd have to say that $317 seems quite high. I have not serviced a unit yet, so I have no idea what the fluid costs. On the previous AG4 units, fluid ran about $20.00 per quart, give or take a few dollars either side of that.

At this point, I would not service the unit; your transmission has powertrain coverage to 5 years or 60,000 miles anyway and its been my experience that the fluid ought to make 7 years or 100,000 miles. At 100k or 7 years, even if VW says its "lifetime" fluid, I have the unit serviced. By the way, did you know that at 6 years regardless of milage VW calls for replacement of the TPS (tyre pressure sensors (if your vehicle is so equipped)).

You should not be surprised that the fluid for the transmission is only available at the dealership; the same applies to the power steering fluid and engine coolant. DO NOT intermix the fluids! You'll end up with very expensive repairs!!! I recommend consumers purchase and keep with the vehicle the power steering fluid and coolant, especially if they have their oil changes at a quick lube spot. They won't have the correct fluids on hand for the vehicle. Make sure you tell them to use only the power steering fluid and/or coolant that you have on hand.

FYI, most makes of vehicles now use special fluids for the transmission, engine coolant and power steering fluid. In the aftermarket for some of the popular Japanese makes, some companies in the aftermarket are now making some of the fluids available, though they are more expensive than the regular "Dextron V" and the like. Honda for several years has used their own transmission fluid and Toyota has done the same. If you have a CVT (continously variable transmission--some Hondas, some Toyotas, some Fords, some Nissan) those vehicles use fluids that generally (until recently for Toyota and Honda) have only been available at the dealership level. Besides that fact, the fluids are expensive (at least if you've been purchasing Dextron at 2.50 a quart).

Hope this helps, a car nut.

By : a car nut @ 1242264506

Answers ::
Did you call any other shops in the area and ask them what they would charge? Most towns of any size should have in independent that can handle imports.

And who's to say if it's "fair" or not. Does the car take different trans. fluid? Is the flush easy to do? Are there other parts or supplies involved? Is there an environmental/disposal fee involved? How much labor is involved?

Oh, yeah - and please turn off the caps lock.

Ralfcoder

What do you expect, it is a VW. Parts and synthetic fluid for my GM were about $80.

doane_nut

Firstly, your Jetta does not require a transmission fluid service. It does use a VW supplied fluid for the unit, but I'd have to say that $317 seems quite high. I have not serviced a unit yet, so I have no idea what the fluid costs. On the previous AG4 units, fluid ran about $20.00 per quart, give or take a few dollars either side of that.

At this point, I would not service the unit; your transmission has powertrain coverage to 5 years or 60,000 miles anyway and its been my experience that the fluid ought to make 7 years or 100,000 miles. At 100k or 7 years, even if VW says its "lifetime" fluid, I have the unit serviced. By the way, did you know that at 6 years regardless of milage VW calls for replacement of the TPS (tyre pressure sensors (if your vehicle is so equipped)).

You should not be surprised that the fluid for the transmission is only available at the dealership; the same applies to the power steering fluid and engine coolant. DO NOT intermix the fluids! You'll end up with very expensive repairs!!! I recommend consumers purchase and keep with the vehicle the power steering fluid and coolant, especially if they have their oil changes at a quick lube spot. They won't have the correct fluids on hand for the vehicle. Make sure you tell them to use only the power steering fluid and/or coolant that you have on hand.

FYI, most makes of vehicles now use special fluids for the transmission, engine coolant and power steering fluid. In the aftermarket for some of the popular Japanese makes, some companies in the aftermarket are now making some of the fluids available, though they are more expensive than the regular "Dextron V" and the like. Honda for several years has used their own transmission fluid and Toyota has done the same. If you have a CVT (continously variable transmission--some Hondas, some Toyotas, some Fords, some Nissan) those vehicles use fluids that generally (until recently for Toyota and Honda) have only been available at the dealership level. Besides that fact, the fluids are expensive (at least if you've been purchasing Dextron at 2.50 a quart).

Hope this helps, a car nut.

a car nut

The professor is the most correct! Although he and I dont share the same views on changing the fluid, he has the best answer here.
Oh and the price of the 09A trans fluid is roughly $48/Qt at our dealer... but then our prices jump around (you know what Im talking about Nut...)
Beer for the Professor!

Maverick

How can I fix the rubbery painted on coating in the interior of my jetta?

It's a 2000 Jetta, and the interior's not in great shape. I'm having it detailed, so that will help a lot, but I'm wondering if there's anything I can do about the peeling surfaces. I'm not sure what they're made of, it seems like some sort of stretchy rubber paint that has been stamped to look like leather. It's on the handles, glove compartmemt, parking brake, and probably other areas as well. Has anyone else had this problem?
Should I just scrape it all off? Is there something I can buy to re-coat it?
I also have a broken glove compartment and front cupholders. If anyone has any idea how much it might cost to fix those things, that would be very helpful too. Thanks!

Asked by: mars @ 2009-05-13 12:35:15

Answers ::
Hello. My 2000 Volkswagen GTI had the same problem. The rubbery coating was peeling like crazy. It really bothered me, so I looked online, and the only way to get rid of it is to buy new pieces, or scratch it all off. I didn't feel like spending the time/money to get all new interior pieces, so I just scraped it all off. It looks a lot better, and it only took a couple hours to do the whole interior. I just used my fingers, but you could use a blade to get under the coating, but then you have the risk of gouging the plastic underneath. It comes off pretty easy. The cup holders are about $60 or so, if they are the pop out ones above the radio like mine. I am not sure what the console will cost, but i bet somewhere like $100. Maybe less, I am not sure cause my car just has little cubby spots instead of a console. Hope this helps!

nick93mac

Nick is pretty close on this one. The cupholder is roughly $45. The glove box LID (thats all you need) can be really expensive ($180 or so)....but some are different so you really need to call and ask the dealer for the price. Its probably hard for the home DIY person to replace, but here at our dealer we charge an hour to replace it. Keep in mind you will need to transfer the lock cylinder from the old lid handle to the new one, and dont install it in the wrong position or you will end up breaking the new handle trying to remove it again.

Maverick

go to the website www.vwvortex.com there are tons of people parting out their cars and you can get those pieces for cheap also the Bently service manual will show you how to remove and replace them

Devin S

Wow, I have had the same three problems with mine! I have scraped most of the stuff off the door handles already; and it actually looks better and it's easier to keep clean. Dirt kind of just sticks to the plastic coating stuff. The glove compartment cost me about $75.00 to fix and about a month after I had it fixed, it broke again. Unless you plan to sell or trade it in soon, don't bother. The plastic is too cheap on the hinges to bother. My cup holder was broke when I bought the car and small pieces have broken off as time has went by. I would also not bother replacing this either unless you really have to.

Chs Parke P