Can a Volkswagen Beatle be a guy car?

Question 1
Can a Volkswagen Beatle be a guy car?...  I think that it dosen't matter what people think but what your personal preference is.

Answers
1)   A gay guy's car. - Account

2)   I think black beatles are actually kinda cool and ive seen men driving them before. But lots of people are noobs now adays and make stupid ideas based on other people's views, but i'm fine w/ it being a guy car. - Joey

3)   It is more aerodynamic, so gets better mileage. That is for everyone. - Motorhead

4)   I dont think it matters either! I was thinking about one. But yes=ah, it can, it looks pretty cool when u put a factory spoiler on the back too! :) Also, they last a while and are great for everyday stuff, as long as you take out the flower that comes in the little vase by the steering wheel, it would be a great car for a guy! - Corey

5)   personally i think it can be either but it depends on the color - Jewels Mint

6)   Make it your car. Personalize it, lower it, nice rims and no one will think it's a girl's car. - Thomas

7)   If it's a 5-speed diesel, sure. - Richard R

8)   Aircooled Beetle such as 1979 and older, that's fine.
New Beetles, like 1998 and newer currently sold by VW: only if you're gay or have given up on life. - Jay S

9)   I think a black one with a spoiler and big chrome wheels would be a guy car. Same with old baja bugs. - The Pizzaman


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Question 2
I need to jump start my beetle/bug every time i turn it off.?...  I didnt start the car in over a year, and i connected cables to the battery to start it, i left it on for about 2 hours, turned it off and the battery was dead just 5 minutes after i turned it off, that was yersterday, today i used cables again, drove it for 15 minutes and turned it off, tried to turn it on and the car kinda tried to turn on but it failed, tried again and the battery died again.

Is it the alternator or the Battery?
@ Motorhead you said 'Charge it or replace it instead.' i dont have money atm, what about the charge option does it work? and how?

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1)   Battery. Check the date on top battery. Since was not run in year, the battery is most likely shot. - swflsteelerfan

2)   Battery. - likesfemalefeet

3)   Sounds like you need a new battery. - pbleek

4)   If you keep doing that it will need an alternator soon.
When the battery is really, really bad, as it should be after sitting a whole year, then the alternator will try to kill itself trying to charge up that hopeless battery.

You really did not need to ask. Any battery not touched for a year will be shot. No exception.
And you should not jump start a really bad battery.
Charge it or replace it instead.
But after a whole year, don't even bother charging it.
Just recycle it. - Motorhead

5)   If the battery isn't maintance free, check water level fill if necessary to split rings. With battery out of car put on 5 or 10 amp charge about 8 hours, this might help out the life of battery. - hotvw1914cc

6)   Pull the battery out of the car.
Refill it with distilled water
Hold it about 12" off the ground and drop it (make sure it will fall flat on the bottom)
The jilt will break some of the cells and can allow it to take a charge again (usually, an old trick that shady car dealers will use to avoid buying a new battery)
Place it on a trickle charge (2 amps for a day)
Try it again. If it does not work, you will have to replace it.
I let some of my cars sit for years on end and this trick will let the battery charge up again.....I have also had batteries not die after sitting for a year or so, like the battery on my flat bed trailer that works the winch.
Good Luck - Rod Knocker


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Question 3
Is 132,000 miles bad for a used VW Jetta?...  I'm getting a new (used) car, and i'm really thinking about getting a Volkswagon Jetta.
Is 132,000 miles too high?
I've heard that 70,000 miles is good, but 130,000 is bad. I don't know if it depends on the car?
So, car junkies, is 132,000 miles bad for a used jetta?
Oh, and what is good mileage i should be looking for in a used jetta?
I hope this explanation made sense, haha.

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1)   yes - Your Secret Admirer

2)   Better is to find one with under 100.000miles that will be great.]
Now if you want to continue with this one you should check the turbo (if it has one)if it has issues with the turbo walk away
Check the chassis to find out if it is crashed(better go to a vw dealership and ask to check the vin number)if it is crashed and fixed walk away
Check if the engine is proper starting before and after driving if it is not walk away
Check the steering response if it has issues walk away.
There many other little facts that shows huge problems if you want more just let me know! - SPIROS

3)   It is not a question of good or bad.
I have over 300,000 miles on my GTI and it is perfect.
It is much better than a car with only 70,000 that is broken.

The reality is that the longer a car has been neglected, the more that can be wrong or accumulate.
So there is a greater risk factor.
At 70,000 miles, it is unlikely a bad driver would have an opportunity to do much harm, such as over heating it or something.
But by 130,000, they could have ignored a minor coolant leak, neglected to change the timing belt, never changed the oil, etc., and could have done actual damage.

So there is no such thing as good or bad miles. Almost any car can be perfect forever.
It is just a question of risk, based on guessing how badly the last owner abused the car or not.
The higher the miles, the greater the risk.
But if the last owner did a good job, then a car with 300,000 miles on it could be perfect.

But I would also suggest staying away from features that multiply the risk factor, like turbo chargers, automatic transmission, etc. Things like this are more expensive, delicate, and are bound to increase repair costs. - Motorhead

4)   My brother bought a 1994 VW Golf GL and it had 160,000 in it. Runs like a champ. - vwr3609

5)   If the Jetta has a 2.8L VR6 engine make sure the timing chains have been replaced
If the Jetta has a 1.8L Turbo engine make sure the timing belt and waterpump has been replaced.
Please post year, engine and transmission type - Darien Falks

6)   ANY Jetta engine can last for 400,000 + miles, but only if maintained correctly. If the previous driver did very little "preventative maintenance," like changing the water pump, coolant, and timing belt (if it has one) on time, you could be heading for expensive problems. I have had 3 high output Rabbits, and 2 Audis. I LOVED them ALL!!!! But, i know exactly what to look for, and when to look for it. If you develop an ear and eye for these things, you will be further ahead. SO many people end up blaming the car or it's engineering when actually it is owner neglect that causes most issues! FEW QUESTIONS..... What year is it. Auto or stick?? Which engine??? E-mail me back. I have MANY tips for you!!! - Robert M


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Question 4
1000cc,1500cc,mean in 'cc'?...  some bie name is 1000cc ,1500cc, 1800cc i ask what mean in cc

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1)   'cc' stands for 'cubic centimeters' which is the same as milliliters (mL) - signaleerodayear

2)   Volumetric displacement (size) of the engine, bigger engine equals more power. - jimmymae2000

3)   It means the total volume of the engine cylinders, in cubic centimeters. The more volume an engine has, the more power it can produce. - Zak

4)   cc stands for cubic centemeters. The more cc the bigger the engine is. - Chad

5)   CC stands for cubic centimeters. It is basically how big the engine is. The more cc, the more powerful it will generally be. - The Pizzaman


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Question 5
Can anyone tell me how to disable DRL on VW PASSAT 2007 manual transmission. (Stick Shift)?...  I am trying to install a set of HID lights.

Answers
1)   you will need access to a VCDS to access the central electronics control module (CECM), then using the long-coding helper:

- Disable DRL
- Enable Bixenon w/o shutter

www.ross-tech.com -- need a Micro-CAN or HEX-CAN only. Generic cables will not work. - cant_think_of_1

2)   You need to get it scanned with a VAG-COM. Also, installing HID's involve ballasts and rewiring. - djaca70

3)   Could someone explain to me what the transmission has to do with gas headlights?
I understand how the gas headlights have to draw a lot more current, but why would shifting be involved? - Motorhead

4)   @Motorhead

My guess is that the auto turns the DRLs on when the car is removed from park where as the manual trans cars do it on the emergency brake so it's probably coded differently.

Again, just a guess though. - Richard R


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