Is the '66 VW bug with a 1600 engine worth buying?

Is the '66 VW bug with a 1600 engine worth buying?

I used to have a '64 bug and enjoyed it. I could do all the maintenance then. I have found a '66 with a 1600 engine. I'm not familiar with this engine. What is the horse power and what kind of mileage would it get driving normally? Is $1,500 a good price for one that runs and is a Calif. vehicle?

Asked by: rogelito22 @ 2009-06-26 21:36:39

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YES, YES AND MORE OF YES! GET THAT CAR! GREAT DEAL ALL THE WAY AROUND! i'M JEALOUS.

To love is to live

The motor is much the same as the 64 just a bit larger. The 1600 had about 86hp. That is a very good price.

uthockey32

engines are very much alike but yeah.. for a running 66 thats a steal.. if i had 1500 then id buy it but. wont get a much better deal than that. but check last time it was registered

Jack D

That's an aftermarket engine. You don't know what that engine is in any way. It could be anything. I'd say buy it and install an OEM engine.

Prime

The best factory 1600 had 65 hp. They were very reliable and would make that 66 go good. I've seen the rebuilds for that motor go for $2200 and up. Nice classic look with later version power for less than the motor is worth.

williamM

How to get the bugs off my car...?

I have used coke, and fabric softener and it does not work does anyone have any suggestions?

Asked by: Cody @ 2009-06-27 08:44:45

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well you could always grab about 8 or 10 dollars and head to the car wash. that's what i would do. and if that doesn't work, then grab some car washing supplies and a bucket of soapy water and scrub the car wherever the bugs are. good luck!

soupshoe

Take a bath towel. Dunk it in the sink in hot water. Ring it out and lay it on the bugs for 10 min or so. This will soften the bugs and they wash right off. Repeat if very heavy accumulation of bugs...........md

Uncle Jed

get some greased lightning and spray it on in the shade and let it soak for 5 minutes then wash your car.

smjohnson55

Your not going to belive this but spit is a phenomenal bug remover. Better to use the hot wet towel first.

Joe Mama

Coke

hemifury

I want a VW Beetle, but I need to convince my parents they are good cars.?

The college I want to go to is 5 hours away, and I'll be wanting to travel home every now and then. Help me out?
I found a few decent looking used Beetles on Craig's List. I'd obviously ask to allow my mechanic to check it out first, but...

Asked by: Cheyanna @ 2009-06-27 15:14:14

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New beetle, or old?

The new beetle is expensive, but it is a very reliable car. Good safety rating too.

The old beetle is cheap, reliable, easy and cheap to fix.

DW

VW beetles have good millage= less gas money.

They also have low emissions= you are environmentally responsible

Its easy to drive, my best friend in high school had one and he loved it. You can fit more than you think inside, 2 friends in the back.
They are also very inexpensive.

After this you just need to convince them you are responsible enough to drive it 5 hours by yourself and own a car.

Good luck at college!

OpenMinded

My wife and I had a 1999 New Beetle. It was great on MPG and of course we loved the shape and color (Cyber Green).
We live in NC and drove this wonderful car all up and down the east coast from beach to mountains. It never let us down.
After 90K reliable miles we needed a 4-door car and bought a Jetta to replace the trusty Beetle.
Now every time my wife sees a Beetle she misses ours. (If VW ever builds a 4-door Beetle, we will be 1st in line.......)

fenton

tell your parents that they are the top selling car in the world and they are very safe secure and most reliable plus have incredible gas milage

Clinton

Lie to them and say maintenance is cheap and easy, and repairs are few and far between. Or, get a Honda instead, then you don't have to lie.

Kevin

where is the oil filter in the engine found on the jetta?

2009 engine
on the volkswagen jetta, where on the engine please

Asked by: maria @ 2009-06-27 13:06:18

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no lol it runs on diesel

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090627130602AArzj45

fred

it should look like an orange thing sticking out toward the bottom of the engine.

Paul Bump

A replaceable oil filter cartridge element is on the lower side of the engine!!

amin

Access to the oil filter is from the bottom of the engine (looking up, of course).
You must 1st remove the bottom airflow tray. There are abt. 6 torx screws . This requires a special screwdriver. Most car manufacturers are going to these screws, I guess so we have to take it to their dealerships. Which isnt a bad thing, BTW.
In the past , I changed my own oil/filter. Now I take it to my local VW dealership. For just a few $$ , I'm in and out quickly. They do a top-notch job and guarantee the work.
And I dont get oily, sweaty any more.

fenton

WHERE ON THE NET CAN I BUY AN AFTERMARKET CLUTCH KIT FOR A 05 VW TOUAREG 2.5 TDI?

Asked by: Aidan @ 2009-06-27 08:14:08

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Ebay

S

why not try a parts store would be cheap as an dwouldnt have to pay shipping but if you type into searchbox

05 VW TOUAREG parts
05 VW TOUAREG clutch parts
should find a place that sells them which wil be most parts stores

kelly_f_1999

You most likely will not find that on the net. It could be that it is only available from VW as this is a low volume sale car and may be below the level where it is profitable for companies to make them.
You are going to be better off talking to places like Partco or similar motor factors which you will find on yell.com

Timbo is here

Do a search here for what you are looking for:

http://vw.autowerks.com/VW-Parts/Transmission-and-Drivetrain

You should find some cheap options.

Rand Stuck

my 1980 T25 stinks (and i mean stinks) of petrol, even more than normal. what could it be?

it still has the customary oil leak, but the petrol smell has gotten much worse.

Asked by: kt_sub2000 @ 2009-06-28 02:32:45

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Get it checked by a garage. A petrol pipe might be loose or split.

Thus is dangerous and could lead to a fire.

Robert D

what do you think? get it to a garage before it explodes

O

I had a very similar problem with an 84 watercooled T25 Transporter I owned some years ago. It stunk of petrol inside to the point of having to drive with the windows down. There was no sign of leakage outside, it was the rubber breather pipes on the tank. You'll probably find they have perished with age. Providing there is no visible signs of serious leaks I would be confident you will cure the problem by replacing all the breather pipes. Good luck, Gizz.

Gizzard Puke

change all your fuel pipes immediatly, also the tanks corrode from the top so check that, it is easy to remove

Jason

Removing & replacing a car windscreen correctly?

Does anyone have experience in the following as I need to remove the windscreen from a MK3 VW Golf.

Apparently I've been advised they are bonded to the car, what ever that means ?

I presume there are no outer rubber seals on these windscreens unlike the older cars, where a rubber seal was present all around the glass.

What is the correct way to do it, do I need any special tools to take it out ?

There is a large crack across the windscreen thats why it has to come out.

I was thinking maybe just smash it out from the inside out & clean up the edges of the bodywork, ready for the replacement to go in.

I've seen windscreen bond on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WINDSCREEN-BOND-GLUE-SCREENFIX-FREE-P-P_W0QQitemZ220426965360QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint?hash=item3352789170&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WINDSCREEN-BOND-GLUE-KENT-SCREENFIX-FREE-P-P_W0QQitemZ250437901132QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_3?hash=item3a4f431b4c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Thats if this stuff will work as it should ?

Then there is the question of preparing the replacement windscreen prior to fitting & actually fitting it correctly so it stays safely on the car.

If there are any weblink instructions on any forum sites let me know.

Thanks in advance.

Asked by: Stu @ 2009-06-28 07:03:54

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I haven't done it but I know it requires at least one special tool. I friend has a small machine shop and was making the special chisel device glass installers use to cut the old glass from the bond. However, the link below shows a bunch of tools at affordable prices that could probably do the job.
Goo luck with finding the instructions - they must be out there somewhere.

Michael

This is all too much for a simple chap like me. I'd go to the nearest garage and say "fix it".

Riflebunny

My guess is that if it is glued on(bonded means glued) then you would need 2 people. One to heat up the glass at the sealing edge with a blow hair dryer on high in the sun so that the glue softens and the other guy pushes on the glass with his feet(runners on) not to break the glass but to see if it will lift off. The sealing agent I am suspecting is like that of tar. May take quite a bit of heating on the entire edge. glass is not flexible so you just may be able to lift it a hair, enough to put a piece of paper between the glass and the tar for when you let off the pressure with your feet to push on another area that you have to heat up the same way.
anybody grunt can use a hammer. But can you get it out in one chunk? You learn something useful.

Habitual Liar

Which of the following cars is the #1 way to say,"Mom, dad, little bro,sis...I'm gay"?

Which of the following cars is the #1 way to say,"Mom, dad, little bro,sis...I'm gay"?

Is it the:
A) Dodge Neon,
B) Mini Cooper,
C) Smart Car,
D) Nissan Cube, or
E) All of the Volkswagens

Asked by: Todd @ 2009-06-26 15:32:18

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E) Beetle

Dave87gn

I'd say the neon or the mini. good luck.

Mike C

C

asdfghjiLy

I really don't understand why you need a vehicle to announce to anyone that you are happy. So, none of the above..

oklatom

For a girl, a Dodge Ram 3500 with dual rear wheels. For a guy, the Mini, or maybe a Mazda Miata.

RDG78

You didn't list the correct one, the Mazda Miata.

Peedlepup

what about a bumber sticker that say " i gay". or maybe a rainbow ?

driver36869

I'd go with a pink Miata...cabriolets are pretty chicky too but they don't really scream "I'm gay!"

Oryx

None of the Above. The correct answer is Subaru Forrester!!

dimwittedmoose51

out of the ones you listed c would be the best choice. have you considered a toyota yaris or prius?

mlsilver21

I'd say all 5 of them, except aircooled Volkswagens. You get an aircooeld Volkswagen to say "Mom, dad, little bro, sis...I'm a real man who can drive a stick and work on my car myself instead of bringing it to a garage".

Prime

hey!! dont talk about the old bugs.. but the new ones are ok to talk bad about.. go with the new beetle

Jack D

c or d

Chris H

Who here has a VW bug?

Just curious... What year(it can be the old or the new) and what color!

Asked by: emmadee @ 2009-06-25 22:40:11

[Best Answer]I have a 1973 and a 1956. Both are completely stock and restored. I bought the 73 when I was 14, and the 56 when I was 15. I'm now 16. I use the 73 as my daily driver, and the 56 I bring to shows. I also bring the 73 to shows, just the 56 gets all the awards (the 73 did get a couple trophies before). The 73 is orange with black interior and the 56 is light blue with white interior.

By : Prime @ 1246068002

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I don't anymore, but I have owned 3. '67 white, '68 was white and I painted it blue, and a '72 convertible dark blue.

Shane A

i dont have one , but my dad does!
it's the old one , and it's light green..it's so cuttttte!!

Loosie-Bossie! ♥

I got a 1972 beetle. Right now its in various colors as I'm in the stage of repainting it to black. Was a dull orange when I bought it about 6 months ago. Check it at www.myspace.com/knight96

badb0y969

Cobalt Blue 1971 restored bug...

My day to day car unless I opt for the motorcycle. BOTH are fun machines.

ca_surveyor

Got a 1964 Brown Beetle, and I drive it everyday. I will not trade it for the world!

vwbuggin64

I have a 1973 and a 1956. Both are completely stock and restored. I bought the 73 when I was 14, and the 56 when I was 15. I'm now 16. I use the 73 as my daily driver, and the 56 I bring to shows. I also bring the 73 to shows, just the 56 gets all the awards (the 73 did get a couple trophies before). The 73 is orange with black interior and the 56 is light blue with white interior.

Prime

I have a 64 Beetle pale yellow with whitewall tires. My husband has a 60 thats mostly green and rust

Angel70

1970 its aqua kinda green, a little more green than aqua

Jack D

i am interested in buying a 67 Volkwagen VW Split Window Bus Van Transporter Camper.?

They do not make this type of car anymore, but i would to love to buy one. does anyone know where i could buy one thats in great shape. please don't say look on Ebay or google because i have tried and there are to many search results.


thanks for the help
-Vintagelover

Asked by: Kim @ 2009-06-25 18:35:41

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probably the best list is Samba. You just need to get more specific when dealing with e-bay. To get better results pick a year- say 1965- then camper, then air-cooled and ask for exact phrase. E-bay is getting really hard to find stuff on lately. It;s like they have 4 search engines and none talk to one another.

Samba is more refined.

williamM

Craigslist or http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/cat.php?id=5

Jack D

you can google your state or city and vw bus and should get some hits, remember this bus is slow as dirt but cool as heck.

kreekatt

Samba is definitely reputable, but there's a maillist at www.aaircooled.net and another at www.type2.com(or net or org., forget which) that focus on the older VW buses. I owned a 1960 Kombi(the stripped down model) that I paid $3.61 for back in the early 70's and it ran. Kinda wish I still had it with what folks are getting price-wise for them now. They're not really daily drivers anymore as the 4 wheel drum brakes and reduction gears in the back axle make them noisy, scary to stop in a rainstorm, and they blow around in crosswinds enough to give most folks an increase in blood pressure.. They are cool however.

Good luck with your search.

dimwittedmoose51

Is the '66 VW bug with a 1600 engine worth buying?

I used to have a '64 bug and enjoyed it. I could do all the maintenance then. I have found a '66 with a 1600 engine. I'm not familiar with this engine. What is the horse power and what kind of mileage would it get driving normally? Is $1,500 a good price for one that runs and is a Calif. vehicle?

Asked by: rogelito22 @ 2009-06-26 21:36:39

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YES, YES AND MORE OF YES! GET THAT CAR! GREAT DEAL ALL THE WAY AROUND! i'M JEALOUS.

To love is to live

The motor is much the same as the 64 just a bit larger. The 1600 had about 86hp. That is a very good price.

uthockey32

engines are very much alike but yeah.. for a running 66 thats a steal.. if i had 1500 then id buy it but. wont get a much better deal than that. but check last time it was registered

Jack D

That's an aftermarket engine. You don't know what that engine is in any way. It could be anything. I'd say buy it and install an OEM engine.

Prime

WHERE ON THE NET CAN I BUY AN AFTERMARKET CLUTCH KIT FOR A 05 VW TOUAREG 2.5 TDI?

Asked by: Aidan @ 2009-06-27 08:14:08

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Ebay

S

why not try a parts store would be cheap as an dwouldnt have to pay shipping but if you type into searchbox

05 VW TOUAREG parts
05 VW TOUAREG clutch parts
should find a place that sells them which wil be most parts stores

kelly_f_1999

You most likely will not find that on the net. It could be that it is only available from VW as this is a low volume sale car and may be below the level where it is profitable for companies to make them.
You are going to be better off talking to places like Partco or similar motor factors which you will find on yell.com

Timbo is here

Do a search here for what you are looking for:

http://vw.autowerks.com/VW-Parts/Transmission-and-Drivetrain

You should find some cheap options.

Rand Stuck

How to get the bugs off my car...?

I have used coke, and fabric softener and it does not work does anyone have any suggestions?

Asked by: Cody @ 2009-06-27 08:44:45

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well you could always grab about 8 or 10 dollars and head to the car wash. that's what i would do. and if that doesn't work, then grab some car washing supplies and a bucket of soapy water and scrub the car wherever the bugs are. good luck!

soupshoe

Take a bath towel. Dunk it in the sink in hot water. Ring it out and lay it on the bugs for 10 min or so. This will soften the bugs and they wash right off. Repeat if very heavy accumulation of bugs...........md

Uncle Jed

get some greased lightning and spray it on in the shade and let it soak for 5 minutes then wash your car.

smjohnson55

Your not going to belive this but spit is a phenomenal bug remover. Better to use the hot wet towel first.

Joe Mama

help me please i have an 07 vw passat with 6 months warranty left today i got the rear passenger wheel bearing?

replaced and took the car for a drive and the humming whirring noise was still there so i went back to the garage right away and they said to get new tyres on so i did and the noise is still there does anyone else have this problem in the current passat range would it just be road noise when i bought the car from a vw dealer i asked was the car ever hit they said no but i have my suspicions

Asked by: dmdm @ 2009-06-26 08:26:59

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Get a 2nd opinion from a different VW dealer. Don't complain about the 1st dealer. Just take it in, tell them you hear this noise, and see what they say. They'll see the repair info in the computer, but keep it MUM anyway.

Rudy H

Be persistent for 6 months. The problem is not fixed. It should be covered by the warranty. After that sell it or live with the noise.

tichur

Sounds like they could talk you into just about anything. Did you need tires? I would say probably not on a 2007 car unless you have been really hard or driven a LOT of miles. Is this noise new or has it been with the car since you bought it? There seems to be some of the story missing. Please add details.

Marc

This is a common issue on the B6 model Passats. There is an issue with the camber setting of the rear wheels, where the inner edges of the tyres wear right away, giving the same noise as a wheel bearing has gone.Check out the VW Forum web site, where this issue is comprehensively covered, not that VW has ever admitted the problem publicly, although they have sent confidential advice to dealers on how to deal with it. My car had the same problem, so I persisted at my local VW dealer presenting them with the evidence I had collected, until they sorted it free of charge.

tiggy

Who here has a VW bug?

Who here has a VW bug?

Just curious... What year(it can be the old or the new) and what color!

Asked by: emmadee @ 2009-06-25 22:40:11

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I don't anymore, but I have owned 3. '67 white, '68 was white and I painted it blue, and a '72 convertible dark blue.

Shane A

i dont have one , but my dad does!
it's the old one , and it's light green..it's so cuttttte!!

Loosie-Bossie! ♥

I got a 1972 beetle. Right now its in various colors as I'm in the stage of repainting it to black. Was a dull orange when I bought it about 6 months ago. Check it at www.myspace.com/knight96

badb0y969

Cobalt Blue 1971 restored bug...

My day to day car unless I opt for the motorcycle. BOTH are fun machines.

ca_surveyor

VeeDubs what is it????

Hi does anyone know what VeeDubs is? i know its something to do with vw

cheers,
lewis

Asked by: IB @ 2009-06-26 00:27:34

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Its a volkswagon buggy,..A kind of car

Des Elements

IB, son, it is Veee Gubbbbbb, Volkswagon's gay slang. Volks Wagon......yeah homo.

spooled20g

Just a slang word for Volkswagen or VW. Not any specific model VW just the car make in general.

Grant

VeeDubs is slang for Volkswagen. Whilst the Babylon dictionary (see below) says it is Australian slang for Volkswagen, I would have to disagree - it is used internationally (at least in the English speaking countries).

From
http://www.babylon.com/definition/Vee-dub/

Definition of Vee-dub
Australian Slang
Volkswagen

Also from
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=vee-dubs

vee-dubbin'

Cruising around in a volkswagen aka Vee-dub / V-dub hence the name.
I'm going Vee-dubbin' in my 71' Bay Window Bus this weekend.

Note : I think spooled20g definition is a bit queer.

Replica

i am interested in buying a 67 Volkwagen VW Split Window Bus Van Transporter Camper.?

They do not make this type of car anymore, but i would to love to buy one. does anyone know where i could buy one thats in great shape. please don't say look on Ebay or google because i have tried and there are to many search results.


thanks for the help
-Vintagelover

Asked by: Kim @ 2009-06-25 18:35:41

Answers ::
probably the best list is Samba. You just need to get more specific when dealing with e-bay. To get better results pick a year- say 1965- then camper, then air-cooled and ask for exact phrase. E-bay is getting really hard to find stuff on lately. It;s like they have 4 search engines and none talk to one another.

Samba is more refined.

williamM

Craigslist or http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/cat.php?id=5

Jack D

you can google your state or city and vw bus and should get some hits, remember this bus is slow as dirt but cool as heck.

kreekatt

where to buy a vw bus...?

i want one sooo bad, but i cant find one anywhere. i want it somewhat cheap, around the 1975 would be best. and i need to be able to get it to san antonio texas. id love your help. thankks

Asked by: Natalie(: @ 2009-06-25 11:52:30

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look on craigslist. (i got my '85 tioga on craigslist last month, cheap and good-to take me to San Antonio in 3 weeks!)

ravenjudge

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/

Angel70

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/

Jack D

What cheap but effective tune-ups or modifications can i do to my VW Rabbit to increase the HP?

I just got a VW Rabbit and i was wondering how to increase the HP without spending too much. Any idea?

Asked by: ththeitalian @ 2009-06-25 01:00:55

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http://answerssee.fotoset.s
A very informative website, kindly stay a minute in website and check

LAURA

One of the most common mods is a CAI, or Cold Air Intake. Carbonio and Neuspeed are two popular ones. Google is your friend here. It'll cost around 280 for the Carbonio CAI; installation is not included.

Also, getting it chipped is a great way to increase power and torque. APR and GIAC are two companies that provide an ECU program. Again, google is your friend.

David B

First realise that automanufacturers are not out to produce a "slug" of a car. What is the purpose of the rally races? Or the BHP tester?
They try to produce a car that is both long lasting,reliable and has some go.
Now there is a trade off. You want more go=less reliable and a shorter life. You must know that the car makers know how much juice the engine can put out(after all, their R&D department has more $ than you and more engines than you can sneeze at to play with as well as accurate testing equipment).
All manufacturers have the same set up.. They make tons of $ on the selling of add-ons.
How to increase the HP economically? Buy a car that has greater horsepower "stock".

Habitual Liar

Can the average person change the ignition coil on a 2005 VW Passat?

Out of the blue yesterday, I started to experience trouble with my 2005 VW Passat, took it to the dealer this morning and was told that it is my ignition coil that needed to be replaced and it would roughly cost $500 (or just a bit more to do so). I checked to see how much the part is & its about $25 - I would rather have my brother in-law change the coil or coils as he knows his way around an engine (on american cars) and avoid a HUGE labor bill from VW.

What are your thoughts?

Asked by: Italian Princess @ 2009-06-25 12:59:32

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are you gonna atleast buy him a 12 pack?yep he can do it with minimal tools and probably less than an hour,geez $475 labor i need to raise my prices.

idontgivafork

I would take it to a mechanic. Not necessarily a VW dealer but just someone who is VERY experienced with cars. It took me about 3 hours to change my break pads on my 99 VW Beetle because we didn't have the right German tools!

P.S. My pops knows about cars too!

Allie

One of the easiest jobs to do. Should not take more than a very pessimistic half hour.

Allie, one hell of a lot easier to do than brake pads. No comparison.


I think you would be reasonably safe to allow your brother in-law to change the coil. Watch over his shoulder and see how easy it is. You could then probably do it yourself (if there is a next time).

Only thing to note is that the coil terminals are marked with a + and a - . Even though they look the same, just make sure the right wires go to the correct terminal (mark when disconnecting - you won't make a mistake then). It does make a difference.

Do not know why I am telling you this as your brother in-law probably knows it already.


I must admit, I would not mind being paid that amount for a coil change. At those prices I could retire VERY early.

Replica

help me please i have an 07 vw passat with 6 months warranty left today i got the rear passenger wheel bearing?

replaced and took the car for a drive and the humming whirring noise was still there so i went back to the garage right away and they said to get new tyres on so i did and the noise is still there does anyone else have this problem in the current passat range would it just be road noise when i bought the car from a vw dealer i asked was the car ever hit they said no but i have my suspicions

Asked by: dmdm @ 2009-06-26 08:26:59

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Get a 2nd opinion from a different VW dealer. Don't complain about the 1st dealer. Just take it in, tell them you hear this noise, and see what they say. They'll see the repair info in the computer, but keep it MUM anyway.

Rudy H

Be persistent for 6 months. The problem is not fixed. It should be covered by the warranty. After that sell it or live with the noise.

tichur

Sounds like they could talk you into just about anything. Did you need tires? I would say probably not on a 2007 car unless you have been really hard or driven a LOT of miles. Is this noise new or has it been with the car since you bought it? There seems to be some of the story missing. Please add details.

Marc

How do you personally refer to Volkswagons?

How do you personally refer to Volkswagons?

I like to call them V Dubs

Asked by: mcnnowak @ 2009-06-23 17:29:15

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i just say VW

shuman57

electrical problems!

Jimmypockets

folksvagon, im a goof

sandra02861

Usually i say Volkswagen or VW
but in my head i say VDub...

Abe

Fukingruven.

Seriously though, VW's are crap.

Stupid Flanders

i call em wvolksvagens. haha

adrian

Wolksvagen, the correct German pronunciation.

Patrick G

I call them by name . . . GTI, Passat, Phaeton . . .

Jeremy

crap!

cassie

volkswagon- whats better year or mileage?

my boyfriend is looking into a diesel volkswagon jetta. we went to the dealer today and one car is a 2000 with 75,000 miles and the other is a 2004 and has 150,000 miles. they both cost the same. the dealer says the new car with more miles is better because germans make such great cars... said he has seen jettas go up to 600,000 miles

Asked by: Julie @ 2009-06-23 21:15:47

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mainly mileage for any car i would say...it could be a old car but if it had low miles then that can make all the difference between a sell or not. for your boyfriend i would choose the 2000 with 75000 miles but thats just me

ryan

Mileage. It doesn't matter how old the car is, what matters is how far it has traveled and if the engine or any other major parts have been replaced.

Booman 1234

i say gets the 2000 with low mileage. vw are good cars but they start having so many problems when the mileage go beyond 130000 miles.

i say he should look around and see if he can get a 2004 jetta that has less than 80000 miles. tell him to get the tdi edition

roy

Sure! The car, May? go to 600K, But not easilly.
No passenger car will be a great car beyond 300K
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Mileage is almost always the way to go, The less the better, unless the car has been mistreated.
The sales person is trying to pressure you into a specific car because he gets better comission. What other reason would he have to care what car you buy? All the cars need to go eventually, He just wants to sell you that one for TWO reasons,
First, More money NOW,
second, Another sales guy may sell the other car leaving another high com. car for him.
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Salesmen are NOT YOUR FRIENDS, They are there to move cars, It's your JOB to get a good car at a good price.

brendongoldsmith@yahoo.com

Try autos.msn.com. They have some rating on the years and models.

Just_curious

id suggest to get the car with the less millage. it will last ya longer and its still fairly new.

Josh

Mileage, because you can have an old car that wasn't driven a lot, or a new car(in your case) which was indeed driven a lot.

Patrick G

For my first caar ..?

next year for my 16th birthday, or around that time, i think my dad might try and find me a yellow Volkswagen convertible. do you think people would laugh at me for driving one, or be like oh thats sweet?

Asked by: Meghan @ 2009-06-24 08:32:09

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Well, I usually find the color of yellow to be a little unusual and rarely seen. But, since you are a girl (from your user name), I guess its ok to get a Volkwagen since I see many women driving them. However, I can recommend a better vehicle. Have you considered getting the Toyota Corolla? It is a much more roomier car, but is still compact. Also it is known for reliability and great performance all for a low price. Brand new ones are usually 15000. And when you go to college, it will retain its value better, when you sell it, than the Volkswagen.

Da Gamer of Life

if they laugh they are just jealous that they don't have one

hendo250

its not a bad car but i wouldn't recommend getting a convertible unless its hard top because someone can cut it or it falls apart over time... but ppl wont make fun of you and if they do then their really immature and besides you will be to happy to have a car to think about what other ppl are saying about it!!!

kels the beast

old ones are cool but new are kinda not as cool.

Jack D

I would defiantly not recommend a VW for a first car. I wouldn't recommend one at all they are not all that reliable.

cassie

VWs reliability have improved greatly over recent years. truedelta.com tracks data from real life owners and their cars. I would recommend checking those out. I say if you can get a VW, get it! They are much more involving to drive and have a higher set of standard features than say a Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic.

What kind of convertible are you getting anyway? A beetle convertible or eos?

David B

Anyone know how much it is to replace a Volkswagen key?

..with the whole alarm system & everything

Asked by: Lynda R♥se @ 2009-06-24 10:58:56

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i paid 20 $ only for the key...with everything 100$ or more because they have to change the alarm system on the car...

scumpii04

just another lie i never had a volkswaden.
or
depending on the state of arizona dmv it could be jail
or
much more than it cost to make it
probally
over 200 dollars

medipack

$80.50

Brandon L

I have a Passat and I was told it would cost around $300 to get another key!

cassie

What is the model of this car?

Its a 1974 VolksWagen I've seen for sale. I want to look up its specs but the model wasn't motioned in the add.

http://www.xxcars.com/eg/itemimage/XXCEG-6355-1-1692515.jpg

Thanks in Advance.
:: Ok, I looked up every single 1974 VW, so it's not a VW..

What is it then? Heres the add ( its in Arabic)

http://www.xxcars.com/eg/dataview.php?id=XXCEG-6355-1&235....

Asked by: Padme @ 2009-06-24 00:41:50

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If that car in the pic is a 1974 VW I will walk backwards to Bourke.
Are you sure you put the right pic in your question?

skytrain18

don't think that pic is the car you are talking about never seen a 1974 VW that looked like that

Dale (aka drc40m)

its not a vw. if it is a vw its a kit car on a vw chassis, the only way to know is to look at it from the inside

Jack D

That's a kit car put on a Beetle chassis. Doesn't look like a Bus chassis. That looks like a late 60s Ferrari kit, though I'm not sure.

Prime

I'm thinking of selling my '71 VW Super Beetle. Can anyone offer some direction on selling this classic car?

Asked by: Erika @ 2009-06-23 20:19:52

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check out ebay see what others might be going for mightr give you some ideal just type 1971 VW Super Beetle for sale wil find afew see what they doing

kelly_f_1999

try autotrader classics you can sell and find classic cars

kels the beast

What direction do you need?

Does it run? Is it drivable? Can someone buy it today and drive it home safely? Does it look good? Do you have the title on hand?

A safe, good running car is always sellable. Clean it up nice, take some good pics and advertise it on Craigslist, e-bay, autotrader.com. Check out www.thesamba.com for VW ads.

Uncle Bo

uhhh i would say give it to me but if you dont want to then thats ok =[

Koda S

How can I check to see if the engine in a VW Golf was replaced, or if the stock engine is still in?

So I'm looking at buying a 2001 VW Golf 1.8 T. The car's got 165k miles on it but the dealer claims he changed out the motor himself, and put one in with only 80k. Is there some sort of way I can check if he's lying, maybe match the VIN# with the engine number?

Asked by: Ben @ 2009-06-24 09:19:59

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The engine should have a VIN# stamped on it somewhere

FUNnCRAZY

check the vin number on the log book with the 1 on the engine

shaun d

he must have some kinda paperwork ,either from donor car with vin # ,or ask for car-fax for car your buying,personally if there is no any paperwork i would back up from that car

JOHNNY C

How do you personally refer to Volkswagons?

How do you personally refer to Volkswagons?

I like to call them V Dubs

Asked by: mcnnowak @ 2009-06-23 17:29:15

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i just say VW

shuman57

electrical problems!

Jimmypockets

folksvagon, im a goof

sandra02861

Usually i say Volkswagen or VW
but in my head i say VDub...

Abe

Fukingruven.

Seriously though, VW's are crap.

Stupid Flanders

i call em wvolksvagens. haha

adrian

Wolksvagen, the correct German pronunciation.

Patrick G

I call them by name . . . GTI, Passat, Phaeton . . .

Jeremy

volkswagon- whats better year or mileage?

my boyfriend is looking into a diesel volkswagon jetta. we went to the dealer today and one car is a 2000 with 75,000 miles and the other is a 2004 and has 150,000 miles. they both cost the same. the dealer says the new car with more miles is better because germans make such great cars... said he has seen jettas go up to 600,000 miles

Asked by: Julie @ 2009-06-23 21:15:47

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mainly mileage for any car i would say...it could be a old car but if it had low miles then that can make all the difference between a sell or not. for your boyfriend i would choose the 2000 with 75000 miles but thats just me

ryan

Mileage. It doesn't matter how old the car is, what matters is how far it has traveled and if the engine or any other major parts have been replaced.

Booman 1234

i say gets the 2000 with low mileage. vw are good cars but they start having so many problems when the mileage go beyond 130000 miles.

i say he should look around and see if he can get a 2004 jetta that has less than 80000 miles. tell him to get the tdi edition

roy

Sure! The car, May? go to 600K, But not easilly.
No passenger car will be a great car beyond 300K
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mileage is almost always the way to go, The less the better, unless the car has been mistreated.
The sales person is trying to pressure you into a specific car because he gets better comission. What other reason would he have to care what car you buy? All the cars need to go eventually, He just wants to sell you that one for TWO reasons,
First, More money NOW,
second, Another sales guy may sell the other car leaving another high com. car for him.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Salesmen are NOT YOUR FRIENDS, They are there to move cars, It's your JOB to get a good car at a good price.

brendongoldsmith@yahoo.com

Try autos.msn.com. They have some rating on the years and models.

Just_curious

id suggest to get the car with the less millage. it will last ya longer and its still fairly new.

Josh

Mileage, because you can have an old car that wasn't driven a lot, or a new car(in your case) which was indeed driven a lot.

Patrick G

I'm thinking of selling my '71 VW Super Beetle. Can anyone offer some direction on selling this classic car?

Asked by: Erika @ 2009-06-23 20:19:52

Answers ::
check out ebay see what others might be going for mightr give you some ideal just type 1971 VW Super Beetle for sale wil find afew see what they doing

kelly_f_1999

try autotrader classics you can sell and find classic cars

kels the beast

What direction do you need?

Does it run? Is it drivable? Can someone buy it today and drive it home safely? Does it look good? Do you have the title on hand?

A safe, good running car is always sellable. Clean it up nice, take some good pics and advertise it on Craigslist, e-bay, autotrader.com. Check out www.thesamba.com for VW ads.

Uncle Bo

uhhh i would say give it to me but if you dont want to then thats ok =[

Koda S

Is 85,000 miles too much on a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta?

2003 Volkswagen Jetta with 85,000 miles for $4,000 (plus tax & title). I would be buying it from a dealership.

Asked by: just wondering.. @ 2009-06-23 15:56:21

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volkswagons run forever

Dan

THAT SHOULD NOT BE TOO HIGH OF MILES!!! THAT IS ABOUT AVERAGE, WHICH IS 12K-15K A YEAR :>) SOUNDS LIKE A REALLY GOOD PRICE!! I WOULD CHECK THE KELLY BLUE BOOK JUST TO BE EXTRA SURE!!!! I SAY BUY IT!!!! AND THEY GET VERY DECENT MPG!!!!!!

MP SLICK 2009

just getting broken in

Gerry

Thats a tricky mileage for a Volkswagen. A major service was due at 80k and the timing belt it due at 90k-95k. At least 1500 dollars of maintanance, if you used factory parts. Which I suggest. Have they been done? Done the right way, I should say.

It was probably the reason the previous owner got rid of the car...

Evil O

vw passat firing on three chambers?

hi i have a vw passat 2003 tdi high mileage it has lost power and seems to me like its firing on 3 chambers cant see any oil and water mixing although i did have to top the oil up the other day i do have some white smoke on cold start up but goes after about 30 seconds possible causes???????? thanks

Asked by: SANDY @ 2009-06-23 13:08:41

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White smoke would suggest that coolant is entering the combustion chambers, so could be a head gasket problem. It really needs further investigation.

J G

plugs , be wirering cracked rings hell there are so many things but start with the simple things first.

henry de burgh

Sounds like coolant going into cylinders, could be head gasket ?

DAVID C

head gasket or oil seal rings on the piston take the plug out and see if its wet with water or oil if water then its the gasket if oil then its the rings or valve stem oil seals

shaun d

What is the model of this car?

Its a 1974 VolksWagen I've seen for sale. I want to look up its specs but the model wasn't motioned in the add.

http://www.xxcars.com/eg/itemimage/XXCEG-6355-1-1692515.jpg

Thanks in Advance.
:: Ok, I looked up every single 1974 VW, so it's not a VW..

What is it then? Heres the add ( its in Arabic)

http://www.xxcars.com/eg/dataview.php?id=XXCEG-6355-1&235....

Asked by: Padme @ 2009-06-24 00:41:50

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If that car in the pic is a 1974 VW I will walk backwards to Bourke.
Are you sure you put the right pic in your question?

skytrain18

don't think that pic is the car you are talking about never seen a 1974 VW that looked like that

Dale (aka drc40m)

its not a vw. if it is a vw its a kit car on a vw chassis, the only way to know is to look at it from the inside

Jack D

Does a +25 BHP MOD chip for a VW Fox actually work or is it a hoax?

I have a VW Fox and was on ebay and saw this MOD chip which says it can increase the torque and power of the car. Is this true and if it is what kind of results will it have in the end and what are the dangers of using it? Thanks.

Asked by: Robert @ 2009-06-24 01:31:12

[Best Answer]Total con.

AVOID

You do not get 25HP for that price.

All it does actually is overfuel the engine. It will knacker the engine eventually.

By : Stuart H @ 1245833869

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Don't believe those who post only for sell
i tried to buy one from eBay once a day for my Honda CIVIC but it had no effect . If you want to improve your car performance go to buy re-flash from official tunning company .
I bought my re-flash for Honda from HONDATA .

Worker

Total con.

AVOID

You do not get 25HP for that price.

All it does actually is overfuel the engine. It will knacker the engine eventually.

Stuart H

Scam. It's just a resistor to fool the engine computer.

Joe P

Are all VW cars stick shift?

Are all VW cars stick shift?

Well Im 15 and Im looking at cars and was just wondering if like the Jetta S is a stick shift. Im saving up for a car and I think my parents will put up the other half. Thanks

Asked by: Ben Gibbard @ 2009-06-23 05:50:12

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only the manual ones the others are automatic

pedro7of9

To answer your question : No, they are not all manual (stick shift). Jetta's are good cars, BTW.

bump

vw makes Chick cars

Inspector182

Just the ones manufactured for people with good driving skills and habits.

spiffer1

Well to answer your question without any sarcasim.. NO.. VW makes cars with automatic transmissions.

BUT.. having said that,.. knowing how to drive a stick shift is a handy skill if you ever get the opportunity to drive a real performance car where you can control the gears, and be able to feather the clutch and brakes.

Secondly.. if you want to buy a VW.. take a look at the OLD classic ones. They are reliable, easy to take care of (something a 16 year old should start to learn) and they are really great for meeting people.

Just don't expect to drift around corners.. (grin).

.

ca_surveyor

Ben no they are not all stick shift but you will not regret learning
to drive a stick shift

George C

NO.

Also for the guy that thinks VW's are chick cars, you are wrong.

Ben B

No. Volkswagen makes automatics. I am pretty sure you can get a Jetta S with an automatic. I own a GTI, and it is a manual (stick shift). Personally I think they are more fun to drive in a stick, but whatever.

nick93mac

To Jetta owners or previous Jetta owners?

Ive wanted a Jetta for years. Im selling my SUV and looking into buying the newer body style 2005, 2006 or maybe 2007 Jetta (If I can afford the 07). I know I dont want the Value Edition. Im favoring the 2.5L. Regardless, just wanting to know about experiences you've had with your Jettas. Good and bad. Thanks :) Every bit of info and advice will be helpful

Asked by: tulips♥77 @ 2009-06-22 12:03:43

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I used to have a 2001 jetta. It was the best car Ive ever had and loved it dearly. No problems at all!

lindsay

I have an '08 Jetta. SE spec and its a 2.0TDI (I am in the UK). I love it. It's a year old with 17K on the clock and it drives like new. Pulls very well in all gears. Built well and no problems thus far.

vavavoom

I don't have a Jetta but my sister has one. I am not a fan of most imports but i like Jetta's myself. A friend of mine has had many Volkswagen's, the only bad thing i have heard is they are known for electrical problems. If you google problems with Jetta's it will come up. They seem very dependable. Just make sure you get a warranty no matter what.

puppy love!

the tdi is nice my mom has a 05 tdi jetta and it runs good and vws are supposed to run forever but we had some fuel enjector problems the wiring got all sccrewed up but other than that they are great

Dan

My wife has a 2005 2.5L which now has 77,000 dependable miles on it . Absolutely bullet-proof car!
Prior car was a New Beetle also a rugged car sold with 90,000 reliable miles on it (we needed a 4-door, thus the 05 Jetta.)
The Jetta has a cavernous trunk that we load up with camping, bike, and kayak gear when we go on vacations. The bikes and kayaks ride on our VW roof-rack (if you decide you need one ,we recommend a genuine rack system from VW, trust us ,there is a difference),
Even with all this 'stuff' in/on our Jetta, we still get excellent gas mileage (unlike my GTI, the Jetta takes regular fuel).
Well, there's our success story. Hope you get a Jetta soon!!

fenton

hOW CAN I MAKE MY 1.0 1994 6N2 POLO SOUND BETTER?

I have already installed a powerflow exhaust but i just want it to sound more better. does anyone know what else to put on???
i am already ordering a air filter for it

Asked by: Dina @ 2009-06-22 12:30:49

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Trade it in for a TVR. You are banging your head against a brick wall.

BARRY B

It could sound better by going through a crusher and putting it out of its misery...

cap

Why on earth are you putting money needlessly into a 15 year old 1 litre entry level vehicle? No one is going to be impressed with a 94 base model Polo i am afraid, no matter what you do to it.

COLIN T

Chuck it in a river, the plop sound it will make is the best sound that piece of scrap is capable of making.

Goofy Goofer Goof Goof Goof !

some brilliant answer fair play. made me p*ss myself lol


anyway, what you could do is half beans for dinner and stick the can on the end of your pipe. like all the other chavs tend toc do. or atleast thats what it looks like.

i agree with the first guy, get a TVR.

if you want a "better" sounding car then TVR is the way to go

unless of corse you like beans

jones.greg_92

New 2009 Volkswagon Jetta TDI. How much off of MSRP should I be able to get?

Please include your source.
Thanks :)

Asked by: karen b @ 2009-06-22 19:49:54

[Best Answer]I have bought and sold many car brands over the years. VW typically does not 'mark up' their cars as other companies do. They offer a superior product and charge a fair price . I know of no car dealer that can take $3,000 off on a $26,000 car. They'd be out of business in a short time.
You deserve a fair price; the dealer deserves a fair profit. Indeed talk them down as much as you can, but dont expect $1000's off MSRP.
Check out Consumer Reports.com for a fair price.
Remember, we live in a supply-and-demand market. Cars such as Jetta TDI are in High Demand. VW can hardly keep up building them.
IMO, Jetta's are worthy cars. Our 2005 has 77K reliable, fun filled miles on it.
BTW, we got $500 off MSRP

By : fenton @ 1245729741

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There is probably 10% in the car so if you can get that off I'd say you were ok. But in this economy small cars might be getting big numbers. It's not only the price. Dealers make money on the interest rate,warrantys,rust and dust, LIfe and AH. Pin stripes. You could pay cost and they could make 3 grand on you. It's called the back end and it's been very very good to me. I've made as much as 15,000 on a single car.

MJL

3,000

HECTOR

I have bought and sold many car brands over the years. VW typically does not 'mark up' their cars as other companies do. They offer a superior product and charge a fair price . I know of no car dealer that can take $3,000 off on a $26,000 car. They'd be out of business in a short time.
You deserve a fair price; the dealer deserves a fair profit. Indeed talk them down as much as you can, but dont expect $1000's off MSRP.
Check out Consumer Reports.com for a fair price.
Remember, we live in a supply-and-demand market. Cars such as Jetta TDI are in High Demand. VW can hardly keep up building them.
IMO, Jetta's are worthy cars. Our 2005 has 77K reliable, fun filled miles on it.
BTW, we got $500 off MSRP

fenton

Do yourself a favor and don't buy it.

p3200tmz

what kind of antifreeze should i use in my 95 VW golf?

Asked by: calynn113 @ 2009-06-23 07:41:43

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prestone premixed.

anti-freeze is a misnomer because it not only prevents freezing it also gives the water a higher boiling point

premixed because it is at a 50/50 solution for optimum cooling and anti freezing

do not use tap water, hence the premixed. tap water contains minerals which over time attach themselves to the inside of your cooling system and can clog it up.

if you cannot find premixed then buy distilled water and use it. being distilled it has no minerals and wont harm your cooling system.

smjohnson55

VW says you must use G 001 100 it's blue and is special made for the aluminum head and block compounds. You can buy OE or a company called Pentosin also makes it.

uthockey32

All name brands are good for most any cars the 50/50 is just
another way to get more money out of you.If you reed the back of
gallon jug it will tell you if mixed half and half it will never freeze.You
end up with 2 gallons antifreeze.The 50/50 you are buying 2 quarts of antifreeze and 2 quarts of water and no the water is not anything
special.Take a empty milk jug wash it out and poor antifreeze into
it until it is half full then fill them both the rest of the way with tap water and it will be fine.

George C

It uses VW blue coolant as previously described; it is a phosphate free coolant that is designed for use in alloy blocks. Most coolant on the market is not phosphate free and are not suitable for the VW.

Don't intermix coolant types; they generally don't mix and can actually cause problems in some cases they will trap air in the cooling system and could cause overheating in the engine.

Hope this helps, a car nut.

a car nut

Do you think a '70 vw beetle would be a good car to have for your first car?

i'm going to get my license about this time next year and i want to start saving for a car of my own now.
what i want to know is
1.Would the vw beetle be a good car to have as your first car?
2. what would be the price range?
3. Are they safe cars?
4. Are they hard to drive?
and finally
5. I've heard bad stories about vw but what is your opinion about them?
your answers would really help

Asked by: ellya @ 2009-06-22 23:11:34

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There are many reasons this is not a good first car.

Expense.... these are antiques... their parts are not like the parts on cars today including the new Bug.

They burn dirty.. meaning they don't have the emission control that cars today have... therefore they burn more gas.

Honestly.... for a first car... get a honda civic, toyota corolla..... if you really want something sporty.... get a honda de sol... they are always on ebay (they don't make them anymore and they didn't make them long so ebay is your best bet).... they are two seaters, good on gas and go and go and go... the thing about a honda is if you change the oil and air filter regularly.... they last forever...low maintenance....... that's my pick for a first car.

Misha

well its a good car if you are somewhat mechanically inclined, but mostly it depends on the engine in the car. vw bugs are extremely simple cars and are very easy and cheap to fix .
a well maintained bug will give you very few problems.
bugs are still very popular cars and a running bug price range is anywhere from 1000- 3000. i wouldn't pay anymore than that. i actually paid $350 for my 70 bug but it wasn't running but a piece of wood ,a hammer and 5 minutes later i was driving it around the block.

bugs are not really safe cars. they have the worst crash test rating.

they arent really hard to drive but they do take some getting used to because they are stick shift.

well if the car has been well maintained then it shouldn't give you any problems but they are fun little cars. Safety really isn't its strong point but if your really paranoid then a roll cage can be installed for a pretty low price. and if you into offroading/ bajabugs then this is a great car for that.

if you want something a little more interesting and still want a bug then i recommend a baja bug.

A bug is more of a hobby.

i recommend you do some research into vw's and the prices of parts for them. they are the cheapest cars to fix.

well if you have any questions feel free to PM me.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewforum.php?f=3

Jack D

OK.. lets hit your questions one at a time

1) It depends on how you define 'good'. If you mean reliable and simple to care for, then the answer is yes. The cars are 30 to 50 years old, but despite that look at how many of them you see on the road. That alone should tell you something. The parts are still readily available and repairs are pretty straightforward. BUT.. they require care.. as in dont forget to change the oil routinely, and keep them well lubricated and such. If you can do this yourself even better.. its generally simple stuff.. and you learn more about your car that way.

2) Price Range: For a good day to day bug from the late 60's on you can expect to pay around $1000. Its cheaper if you find one with a problem you can fix (dents, bad interior, etc..). If you REALLY want to spend money buy a 50's bug fully restored (around $15,000+). The good news is that, if you take care of the car, the value will go UP not down like a rice rocket

3) They are 'OK'.. but have some issues like the gas tank up front (just be sure to get hit in the rear) and they were all mostly made before the US started requiring things like 5mph bumpers and air bags.

4) Easy to drive.. you will love the fact that you can park one with about 6" on each end of the car. Just dont expect to get anywhere fast. Top speed is going to average around 70 - maybe 80 with a tail wind (grin).. but you will have fun getting there.

5) My opinion is that it is a neat car. I restored my 71, and whereever I go, strangers will often come up to me and tell me stories about the bug that they used to have and how they wish they still had it.

.

ca_surveyor

No, they are not a good first car.
The rear engine lay out and suspension design make them very dangerous to drive for a novice especially in the wet
If you buy a cheap one it will cost a fortune to repair and if you pay a lot for one it will still be dangerous to drive. Your chances of buying one with the heater working at all will be remote with no demisters.

TATRAFAN

Mechanical problems with a car?

My fiancee has a 2003 Chevy Cavalier. The other day, the stupid thing wouldn't start. It wanted to start, but wouldn't turn over. It just kept going rrr-rrr-rrr, but wouldn't actually start. I tried jumping it with my car, but still wouldn't start. So the next day, I looked under the hood, and didn't see anything out of the ordinary. I didn't really touch anything. I maybe touched a wire or two, but nothing that I think would keep the car from starting. But sure enough, after doing nothing, it started just fine. I have no idea what happened, or why it randomly started. I didn't really do anything. But now i'm confused and unsure of if this will happen again. She can't afford to have a car that's not working. Any thoughts?

Asked by: Jerm @ 2009-06-22 10:07:36

[Best Answer]only take it somewhere if there are service engine or other diagnostic lights on, if there's no lights they won't be able to read the code, free or not.

I've had similar issues w/my cavalier and my culprit was ignition. One of my coil packs had corroded to the point that one cylander was mis firing quite a bit. I just took steel wool to it and it's been fine since. Your prob doesn't sound like that. It could be the coil packs, plug wires, plugs, ignition switch, weak alternator, bad battery. Anything. Best bet is to start w/the battery. Have it tested at an Auto store, they'll usually do it free. If that's fine, go to the alternator, if that's fine, go to the coil packs, etc.

By : Aaron M @ 1245693490

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Take it to autozone...free test on battery,alternator, or starter.

J H

Take it to a shop have them hook it up to the diagnostic computer and run the codes it where you have to start to find the problem.Why is this in the VW Forum ?

larry r

I have a small shop and work on a lot of cars, I have had a lot come in lately with the same symptoms the first 1 stumped me for a while. Long Story short what i have found is that it is only on GM vec that have the side post Batterys. Belive it or not the lead batrery post usely the POS+ is breaking off inside the battery its self, and is still making enought contact to give you about 13vts til you try to start it.

Check your post, i bet 1 of them will pull out & there is your problem. I hope i helped.

little b

only take it somewhere if there are service engine or other diagnostic lights on, if there's no lights they won't be able to read the code, free or not.

I've had similar issues w/my cavalier and my culprit was ignition. One of my coil packs had corroded to the point that one cylander was mis firing quite a bit. I just took steel wool to it and it's been fine since. Your prob doesn't sound like that. It could be the coil packs, plug wires, plugs, ignition switch, weak alternator, bad battery. Anything. Best bet is to start w/the battery. Have it tested at an Auto store, they'll usually do it free. If that's fine, go to the alternator, if that's fine, go to the coil packs, etc.

Aaron M

Whos The Stig?!?!Anyone know?

Whos The Stig?!?!Anyone know?

Ok.. I Have an idea in my head of who it is.. But who do you think?!

Asked by: MissStunner2009 @ 2009-06-21 11:38:40

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I think they have alluded to the fact that it is not always the same person.

Rudy H

It's me ;-)

Fork UK

stig of the dump

ann

i know but you can wait untill 8:00 oclock tonight to find out on top gear, for everybody who doesn't know it is so exciting

natty

Michael Schumacher is The Stig

Larr

Bubba Ganoosh

Matthew

Michael Schumacher is NOT the full time stig..........

Gizzard Puke

Not the shoe maker. Captain Slow from Top Gear. His slow act is just to fool everyone.

klippies

is a VW beetle a good first car for a short 16 year old?

in 6 months i will be getting my driver's license and im like 4' 10" is that a good car for my size?

please dont recommend fords,hondas or hyundai

Asked by: :/ @ 2009-06-21 21:54:24

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A VW beetle is not a good car for anyone, unless you are a pixie who loves flowers and all things fluffy!

Buy a golf instead.

Joking aside, try and sit in a beetle and adjust everything to suit yourself, if it fits then go ahead, if it doesn't look elsewhere.

You don't want to be driving around in a car you can't see out of or control properly.

Bankity Bank

It's as good a choice as any

itsgallus

The Beetle is built on a Golf chassis. These rate high in crash test safety.If you buy one do the right thing and get a bud vase for it.Look up VW bud vase you will find them.

Gerry

I have a VW beetle right now, and I am 5'7 and it is very roomy for me. I would just test drive it. You can always move the seats closer to the front. There is also a crank to elevate the seat up wards as well, because in the beetle there is a massive dash, like you have never seen in a car, nor a truck.
The crank seats up are in all VW, so if you don't want a little car you can get a Jetta.

Ashley T

i would go for the golf, or the rabbit. looks better and they are very easy to drive due to their small size and great all around visibility. they also have more powerful engines, and due to the options that come standard you will probably get better seats. better seats=adjust to exactly what your body needs.
in the end though, you have to go out and just drive the cars to see which you like best, its your car afterall.

"please dont recommend fords,hondas or hyundai" i like your style! ;)

drivefastcars

VW's are great, but costly to maintain. However if your buying a new one you dont have worry because that would be covered by the dealer. For a 16 year old buy a GTI , or a golf they are great

gobs1123

It would be great little car for a 16 year old with all the airbags and safety features it has just be sure to keep your mirrors adjusted properly as they are kinda small limit yourself to one passenger till you have some time under your belt Don't get distracted while driving put the cell phone away while driving and enjoy your VW I've had three over the years 88 jetta ,99 golf ,09 rabbit by the way my first car as a 16 year old was a 4door Belair so the VW is a step up.

larry r

1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle ?

When I go out to start it up, it starts right up immediately. After I drive it around for a while, it acts like it doesn't want to start. It eventually does after several strained seconds. After it sits overnight, it starts right up again ! What's up ? Thanks !!

Asked by: evoandojo @ 2009-06-21 13:04:40

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These are super reliable when well taken care of, sounds like you need a tune up.
How long has it been since you had it done?

Your trouble could be dirty carb, bad points, but it sounds like as the motor warms up extra air is getting in. Something may have vibrated loose, so it would be good to have a tune up to locate the item.

Matthew

your carb is dirty, need to clean it up!

Roger T

I'm fourteen, and ever since I was 7 I wanted a vintage VW Beetle as my first car.

My Dad's best friend has both a 1973 Beetle and Super Beetle and has been teaching me how to fix it up and keep it well maintained. He's giving me the Beetle, so I'm not exactly sure about the Super Beetle, (but I imagine it isn't much different) but it sounds like you could just use a tune-up. While you're at it you should probably just clean it up as best you can. You'd be surprised how many problems can be fixed with a good tune-up and a little cleaning.

Hope tihs helps out :)

X Liz X =P

The valves on these cars need/must be adjusted every 3000 miles. Sounds like as your valves heat up your timing gets off and the car dies. When they cool the car will start again. Get a complete tune up. You did not say how long the car had set up. Wish I could send you pics of mine but don't know how on this site

twhoodoo

Could be any of the following:
Choke not opening
Fuel filter blocked or partially blocked
Plugs fouled
Float level incorrectly set
Damaged float

klippies

Your description of the fault of the fault is a bit vague. - however from what I understand the car cuts out after you drive it for a while. Then has difficulty in starting until it is cooled down.

This sounds like your choke is not opening as the car gets hot. Take off air cleaner and look down on carburettor - the top cylindrical disk is for the choke. It is electrically controlled with a heater - as the heater gets hot, it opens the choke. These electric heaters fail over time.

Run the car and when it gets hot, check and see if the choke is opening. If it is not - then that is your problem.

If this is okay, I would next check petrol filters and petrol pump.

If this is not what is happening, but the engine cranks over with difficulty when you try and start the car - then your problem lies in other areas.

Replica

is it possible to fit an old beetle with a new engine?

i have an old VW beetle, but i want a new enging fitted so that it doesnt keep breaking down. is it possible? roughly how much would it cost?

Asked by: Caitlin @ 2009-06-21 00:02:44

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you can put Subaru engines in, the downside you need to find a spot for the radiator, you will also need an adaptor plate, flywheel, heavy duty clutch and maybe a new starter motor as the old one might struggle a bit. you would then need to get an report for it since you changed the motor, so i would say about $2500+AUD, really it isn't worth it as the body will be most likely be rusty also. if you wanted to keep the car and do it up that could be an option but you will never make money off it.

you could look for an old engine from another car, or just get yours done up, all of this costs money though.. might be an idea to use it as a sunday driver and have another car as your daily drive.

NL Concorde

there are specialist who do nothing but vw pancake engine rebuilds.back in the day they were cheap, you just gave em yours.90's it was a few hundred bucks so nowadays its probably like 10,000,000 or so.

idontgivafork

Yes, you certainly can.

For research and general knowledge try www.thesamba.com

Lots of info and others with the same love, check it out.

Matthew

Only of the air cooled type. If it keeps on breaking down(even with an old engine (YOU are driving it wrong or something to that sense) I have taken engines out of 63's station wagen and stuffed it into stationwagens of the68 variety(you take what you can get for free) and hauled off the next day 500 miles without first doing a test run.
Put the engine in, battery in, loaded up the car and in the morning hauled "Azz". Found myself going up hills on the highway maxed out in second gear(60?) Just because I did not want to slow down and go into the slow lane. There was no need for it(I mean I could have driven at a more leisurely pace but I was "gung-ho" at the time (it is a wonder I didn't throw a rod) on a motor that had 250K miles on it and I did not know its repair history. It was a stock motor. But I did not hurt it any.
It is meant to be driven hard. Lugging it around like a granny who hates the stick shifter will kill the engine quickly...that is a fact.
60K miles and you are rebuilding the engine.
Second to third shift on the low end is about 30 mph. On the higher end 45(so 60 was very high and is asking for trouble if maintained for long) even on a solid engine. On a high mileage engine I got lucky. Drove it the next day another 500 miles almost constant...just stopping for gas.
The only difference between a pancake engine and a beetle is the "doghouse".

They are not a 'High reving engine" like Japanese cars, because they have a long stroke. Not an engine for burn-outs. But they will lug at low RPM like a diesel and pull you out of a mudbog or in icy conditions where the tires need to turn slowly to move you; whereas a Japanese model gets to stall or stay spinning its tires going nowhere fast.
That goes the same for the water cooled engines. It is their design and why the engines have a long life.

Habitual Liar

Yes you can, but if by "break down" you mean it quits running, a new engine may not help.

You have old wires, carb, electrical, and fuel system.

So if the engine is still running after each break down, I would take the "new engine" money and go after everything else.

Then it will be good till the engine really does go "Kablewy".

If you have good oil pressure/ no oil consumption/short end play on the front pulley, I'd get the rest of the stuff done.

williamM

Small "pincher bug" looking thing that jumps/pops up off the ground?

I was in my kitchen, and I saw this tiny bug that looked like a small pincher bug but without the pinchers on the end. He pops off the ground whenever i touched him like he has springs for legs. No antennas, and he looks brown-ish. I put him in an empty waterbottle for now.

Asked by: BoyNotorious @ 2009-06-22 07:55:58

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So that is what happened to Spiderman. Let the poor guy go, his girlfriend is missing him.

klippies

If it has 4 wheels, and is ladybug shaped - then it is a VW Beetle.

They do not have antennae, and have been known to have been sprayed in brownish shades.

BUT, it will not fit into an empty water bottle.

What do you mean - it is an insect. If that is the case, why post the question on the Volkswagen area. Rather let the creature go outside back to its natural habitat or top become food for some bird in the natural life chain, rather than upset a bunch of VW nutters.

Replica

Its the parts guy behind the counter at VW. Dingman is that you???

williamM

Oh that is easy it's an alien probe sent to earth to observe you.

larry r

What should I know about my 1973 VW Beetle?

Ever since I was 7 (and learned how to play the game "slug bug") my dream first car has been a vintage VW Beetle. My Dad's best friend has a 1973 that he is selling to my Dad for me. It's a fixer-upper, which is fine because I'm only fourteen. But I was just wondering any general things I should know about this car from other owners of 1973 Beetles. Like: gas mileage, tips, or even comments on the car.

If you have any great websites about the car (not necessarily about the history, I already know plenty about that.) or pictures, that would be great.


Thanks a ton :D

Asked by: X Liz X =P @ 2009-06-21 15:16:57

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Go to this link http://www.geneberg.com/cat.php?cPath=14_432_2926 order the GB 801-set. This is a lot of info about the engine and what is really needed to keep it alive.It is the best money you will spend on your bug.

Gerry

http://www.ramva.tk/
http://www.volkszone.com
http://www.midsouthvw.com/TechTips/TechMain.html

klippies

The beetle is the ideal project car. They are regarded as classics, however, if you are looking for a project to create a performance car, look at something else. Yes, you can modify the beetle motor up, but this is not generally what you want to do to a classic car.

There are plenty of spares outlets for the beetle and numerous forums which can assist you with the restoration.

Would definitely recommend that you spend some time browsing the SAMBA website

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/
and also this site

http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za

and this one
http://www.volkszone.com/

Also there are many good books on maintaining the Beetle some of them available as e-book on internet, typically ,

How to restore Volkswagen Beetle by Jim Tyler
URL
http://www.ebookee.com/How-to-restore-a-Volkswagen-Beetle_75503.html
or
http://www.ebookee.com/How-to-restore-a-Volkswagen-Beetle_118158.html

Haynes workshop manual - Volkswagen Beetle & Karman Ghia 1954 - 1979
URL
http://www.ebookee.com/Haynes-Volkswagen-Beetle-amp-Karman-Ghia-1954-1979_76172.html


Do a search on WWW.EBOOKEE.COM may find more.

Would recommend
How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive by John Muir. It is excellent

It is an easy car to work on, parts readily available and if you look around numerous fanatics who are willing to assist and give advice.

Replica

SEE-- lots of help. And will be the same as when you get going on the project.

Word of warning: Dads going to be driving it!!

So IF he puts a dent in it, scratches it or has a really big crash, Just say "I had so much fun with you putting it together- I'm sure we can have as much fun fixing it!!!"

It'll be the hardest thing you have ever said- But say it with a smile and don't put a car between you and your dad.

williamM

What to buy? 2010 Mustang v6 or 2010 VW GTI?

I need to buy a new car and I can't decide.. (both have nav package)
The mustang: interior ambient lighting, SYNC, nicer interior
The VW: Very cool integration of navi with the in-dash screen.

I need some more pros/cons and what you would rather buy and why.
BTW: They are about the same price.

Asked by: George @ 2009-06-21 17:05:36

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I'd go w/ the Ford. The V6 and it's rwd will provide a great ride that is much quieter. The VW's ride would be harsh & choppy. I like them both, but VW really hasn't impressed me lately.

The Eagle Keeper

Being the VW nut I am, I'm not too impressed with the new GTI's. Maintenance costs are through the roof with those things.
With the Ford, you've got that smooth accelerating American V6, Rear wheel drive that isn't gonna be near as choppy as that Turbo 4 cylinder. But, the fuel mileage compared with the v8 stang and the v6 stang, In most cases I know of, people get better MPG's outta their V8 stangs than the V6s.
Honestly, If I weren't in so deep with VW's and BMW's, I wouldn't mind having a Mustang. Cheaper parts and maintenence, Lots and lots of sources for performance parts, and it's American.

Calvin W

Go with Gti, i would take any time over Ford..(my opinion)...i like vw!

JOHNNY C