I want to get an honest answer about VW's.?

Question 1
I want to get an honest answer about VW's.?...  I'm looking at Jetta's and GTI's. Either 6 or 4cyl turbo's. Used. Prob around 12grand and under.(99-06. But i keep hearing that they are unreliable cars and break down a lot. Who can tell me other wise? Or are they really unreliable cars?

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1)   google it - Alison

2)   i think they are fairly reliable... but considering ive never owned one, you'd better research it a bit. - ☮ Flo ☮

3)   Well I have a cabrio and I hate it! (it's only about 10 years old)
Water leaks in when it rains. The alarm "sticks" when it's cold out - I'll be driving and suddenly the alarm goes off. ><
I also hear the tires lean somewhat inwards, and mine got so bad that I had to get the whole front wheel thingy (excuse my car language) replaced earlier this year. The tires would wear out like once a month and I'd have to buy new ones.
The only thing I like is the radio, lol

Now this may just be the quirks of my car, but you know... - Soapy

4)   I have owned 2 VWs in my life (not the same model you're looking at) and I WOULD NEVER OWN ANOTHER ONE! In 12 months, I had one in the shop 16 times, and that was all before I hit 40k! I've replaced just about everything, big and small and it's all expensive. Electrical is a NIGHTMARE. My boyfriend is a mechanic and he will tell you that VWs and Audi's are the worst cars on the road and are the most expensive to fix. Replacing a headlight in a VW for example is almost $100 because you half to take out half the motor just to get to the headlight!!!! - Stina

5)   They do have quite a bit of electrical problems

Edit: LOL
Motorhead is clearly a VW fan.
I would suggest you buy a VW, they keep me in business. - Sunny

6)   Cars are like life Good and Bad in a forum like this you will get many assorted answers however VW like any other make these days are "if serviced properly , maintained properly , and treated properly " will perform well , however treat them like junk and that's what you end up driving and complaining about
Just make sure that the inspection on any used car is comprehensive and unbiased
Happy motoring - Barking_Dog

7)   None of these answers knows anything about cars, much less VWs.
VW is probably one of the finest cars on the road.
They do not have electrical problems, and I have changed the headlight in less they 2 minutes.
What makes them so great is that unlike Japanese cars, they keep the parts the same for as long as possible, so there is much less difficulty getting after market replacements for less.
It is a more practical car than something like Mercedes, Volvo, or Lexus, so it fewer expensive options to break.
Japanese cars are much worse because they will constantly change parts suppliers, so it can be very difficult getting the proper replacements. German engineering is also much more durable. There was a period around 1993 when they tried transferring some production to Mexico, and they had quality control issues for 2 years back then. But that is all.
The only more reliable cars are far more expensive, and much less fun to drive. Just look at the resale values. A used WV sells for more than almost any other car, on a percentage basis. That means customer satisfaction. I have had dozens of VWs, and they were all great. I have also owned lot of Jaguars, Mercedes, Alphas,Hondas, Toyotas, etc., and while there are some others with good points, the WV is clearly the easiest to maintain. - Motorhead

8)   I used to own a 2003 Jetta, nice car, but it burned to much oil, and I always have an oil change every 3 months and not every 3000 miles. Every time I go to a oil change shop same place I go to all the time, they always tell me, you almost have no oil in your car, and thats crazy...I've heard from a friend that he have a similar problem with his Passat, I hope it was just a coincidence, but it wasn't. I'm not buying a VW again until they fix that problem, here is website that you could check out, http://www.myvwlemon.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/Ultimate.cgi?action=intro&BypassCookie=true
and I hope this will help you, good luck! - G_a

9)   OK, my turn.
I own a 2006 GTI with 53k reliable miles on it. After almost 5 yrs. of ownership, I still smile every time I get behind the leather wrapped steering wheel. Yes , its that good!
My wife drives a 2005 Jetta. Bullet-proof at 85k miles.
My son adores his 2008 Rabbit. Braggs on its durability all the time.
My sister still drives her 2000 Golf everywhere. Even with 150,000 miles on it ;it has never let her down. I really try not to be biased in favor of VWs , but my experience with them has always been great. If they were unreliable, I certainly would not buy or own them.
I have owned several other brands of car [Ford, Mazda, Toyota,etc.]. All good cars in their own right. But when I drove my 1st VW at a test drive years ago, I knew this was the marque for me. There really is a difference. Other cars can get you from A to B; boring, no driver involvement.
VWs, however are 1st of all pure driver's cars. They track better, have superior road holding, and at the same time are practical and get great MPG. For most people driving is a chore. Not so with VW; they inspire passion.
Consider this; VW sold 6.4 Million cars last year. All those people can't be wrong..... sure, they are not perfect. No car is. Even stalwarts like Toyota and Honda make mistakes; witness the millions of safety recalls both are going thru now.
You desired an honest answer; hope this helps. - fenton

10)   Vws are great cars, but they need to be well maintained. If you buy used, just make sure it has good service records, if it doesn't look for one with a good set of records. That way you know what has been done, and what needs to be done. The turbos require more maintenance than the non turbos, you might want to check out the TDIs, also. I have drove VWs since high school, nothing but praise, don't get me wrong, have cursed a few, but I tend to buy them that need a lil work.. I have friends in the local VW club that have 500K on their gassers, and over a million miles on their diesels, and wouldn't drive anything else! If you buy a car that has been abused and beat, with nothing done to it, you will have someone elses problem, and sink lots of money in it , and bash VWs like all the dipweeds around here! - onlyoldiron4me


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Question 2
How many people can fit in a 2000 VW New Beetle?...  I am 5'9" and my husband is 6'. We have 6,7, and 9 year old kids. Will we be able to fit everyone in the car?

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1)   you can only fit 4 ppl in their roughly!!!
my GF had this car horrible space to carry things or ppl lol - Jfx90

2)   Trick question? Yes, but don't inhale. - elge13

3)   Keep it cozy, go ahead and have the kids bring their friends along. You
might be ok for the time being, but when your pre-teens hit teen years
you will need a minivan or crossover type vehicle. - Pat

4)   It depends.
Are the people fat, or skinny?
If they are Skinny are they really really Skinny?
Are they alive or Dead?
If they are Dead are they embalmed, or cremated? (get a ton of more cremated folks in one.)

Chances are that your family will fit in one for a while. I had 3 kids in the back of my MK1 rabbit with the wife for many a cross country jaunts. But as they grew to be about 10.8, and 6 we sought a bigger car. - Briano

5)   My wife and I had a 1999 New Beetle. Fabulous car.
Truly capacious up front. A 7-footer could sit comfortably there. No kidding.
Yes it will fit your children in the back seat. However, I would not recommend doing so.
The NB only has two sets of seat belts in the back . It is a 4 passenger car.
So legally and for safety, the NB is not for your family.
We were in the same 'tight spot ' as you years ago. So we sold the NB.
We were so impressed with the NBs quality that we bought a VW Jetta to replace it. Best decision we made, as the Jetta held all 5 of us in comfort and safety.
And we can carry Kayaks, Canoes, Bikes on the top of the car, and still have over 16 cubic feet of trunk room for assorted gear and clothes, etc. The trunk is really cavernous!
We still miss our bug; if VW ever stretches one to 4 doors and a large trunk [lol] we would be 1st in line..... - fenton

6)   NO!
IT HAS FOUR SEAT BELTS AND OF COARSE EACH CHILD NEEDS A BELT.
I'M 6' YOUR HUSBAND WILL FIT FINE. - mchaz60


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Question 3
help with oil presure light mk4 golf gti 2002?...  hi having problems with oil presure light on dash flashing stop motor its been on 6months now changed all 3 oil sensors cleaned pick up new oil filter and oil but no joy no tapping from head and oil getting up there can any shed any light please as ive run out of ideas thanks andy.

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1)   Thought I had answered this but must have pressed the wrong button.
Unless it is a wiring fault then you must have low oil pressure. not low enough to give a sound or rattle but low all the same - Timbo is here

2)   You really need to get your garage to substitute a genuine gauge for the oil pressure sender unit to establish whether actual oil pressures are within tolerance. - Jon S

3)   Only use genuine sensors unfortunately aftermarket ones aren't as accurate and give false readings unless you use the OEM supplier of the product to the manufacturer.
Hopefully you've looked to changing the oil at the correct times. Have tech plug the sensor hole with a pressure tester for oil to make sure all is well. cleaning the sensor is just false economy replace replace the sensor for OEM
OEM=Original Equipment Manufacturer - tinkerman

4)   the same thing happened to me when i had a 2003 jetta 2.0. (75k miles) when you change your oil add SMT2. if the oil pressure light does not go away then you have take off the oil pan and change the oil pump (change to oem oil pump). also change or clean the pick tube and change camshaft bearings. dont forget to change your oil on time.

this is the website where you can find smt2 products: http://www.smt2.com/index.htm - VW Man

5)   i know this might seem strange! it may be your bonnet switch thats faulty.its a small micro switch that is located in the bonnet latch .try following the wiring loom from the latch to the left side of the car as you look at it there you should find a 2 wire connection just unplug and bridge out the terminals,see if this helps ,also try and disconnect the earth on the battery for a few minutes then reconnect - andy b


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Question 4
how many cylinders does a Volkswagen 2.0L have(automatic Transmission)????...  the Volkswagen is like that http://blog.niot.net/blog-images/22_Dec/new-details-emerge-about-2010-vw-beetle.jpg

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1)   should be a 4 banger - nick l

2)   what he said shood be a 4cylinder or it might be a v6 very unlikely tho - devin_mustang

3)   I happily own a 2006 VW GTI with the 2.0L engine. It is a 4 cylinder . [the 2.0L designation means that the engine size is 2,000 Cubic Centimeters]
In reality its 1,987 cc's, but manufacturers always round the #s off..... - fenton

4)   For specification questions about different vehicles, go to www.carfolio.com. They have answer for a lot of questions. - Buddha0360


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Question 5
do the jetta tdi's have a start button from the keys?...  and can you do a keyless start from the inside? I'm talking about the 2010s.

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1)   Last time I checked, no. - TriNStylZ

2)   Nope. - djaca70

3)   No, and for good reason. These new diesel WILL NOT heat up much at all just sitting there idling. You really need to get out and drive the cars to get them warmed up.

On top of that, idling any EGR equipped Turbo Diesel is a bad idea. Even with the new Ultra Low Sulfer Diesel fuel, there is some soot created by the combustion process, soot the EGR brings back through the manifold and eventually through the turbocharger. Usually not a problem as long you're actually running the car and get into the boost on occasion as that'll burn most of it off. - Richard R


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