will a 2000 Volkswagen jetta brake down on me?

Question 1
will a 2000 Volkswagen jetta brake down on me?...  will a 2000 volkswagen jetta brake down before a 2000 volkswagon passat and what problems are there with the cars and which car should i get as a first car thnx

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1)   Brake is what you do when you push the pedal to stop so I'm sure it would. - mustanger

2)   Either one could break, they are 10 years old and probably have traveled 100,000 miles. You check them out, pay your money and take your chances. All cars will break down. hopefully not right away, and not too frequently. (Both are fairly expensive to fix) - jimanddottaylor

3)   Yes, they are both bad. If you want something that won't break down buy a Toyota, or maybe a Honda or Nissan. All Volkswagens made since '93 are notorious for electrical issues. The Passats are especially bad, but the Golf/Jetta line isn't a pinnacle of reliability either.
And as far as first cars go, buy something you can afford to wreck, dent, scratch up and not feel too terrible about. If you want a VW, get a Rabbit, or 2nd generation Golf (pre 92), or a Scirocco. Avoid Corrados. I know, they're cool, but they are trouble. - Logan

4)   It really depends on the condition the car is in. Make sure the oil is changed, has a clean air filter, brakes, radiator fluid is changed, and all that good stuff is taken care of as soon as you buy the car. There are allot of bad reviews about Volkswagen's and to be honest, most are true. However, the surviving VWs you see from the 90s and 2000s are probably very reliable. ANY car you buy new or used can break down on you. Human error in construction of vehicles is always a factor. Will it break down on you? If its lasted this long then its probably a decent buy for a used car, and if you take care of it, there is no reason it should break down on you. - Greg

5)   You have a problem with VW in the states as they were made(I believe) in the land of the Tortilla. Ours are made in Germany and are brilliant. Back to yours, the main thing to check is that they have had a new cam belt fitted. They should be done about 70k miles and every 70 k thereafter. If it has not been done and you buy get it done asap. - L G

6)   they are almost the same car same motors and so they are the same - Volkswagen


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Question 2
my vw polo 1994 won't start when cold?...  When the engine is cold my car really doesn't want to start. It does after about 10 minutes of trying. I have had a new plug's put on. But the garage couldn't find any thing wrong with it. They said they need the car cold to see what happens... But i have to start it to get it to them, so i'm confussed...

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1)   Maybe they are willing for you to park the car with them in the evening, so they can have a look at it first thing in the morning. - Belgian maiden

2)   Leave it with the garage overnight and let them try to start it. - fleefly

3)   Have you checked the battery? It could be that its not producing enough cold cranking amps and that's why it takes as long as it does to start. Best thing to do if you can is to leave your car over night at the repair shop and have the mechanic start the car in the morning. That's the best way to tell what's going wrong with it. Hope this helps! Best of luck! ;) - IM_MOLMOL

4)   I had a similar problem in the past. First time was a (don't laugh) Skoda and then a Honda Civic. I went through every mortal thing and on both occasions it turned out that the spark plug leads needed replacing.They were a composite type material not copper wire, and were simply worn out. If your in UK ( I assume) you can get new ones from Halfords stores for less than £40 and they will probably fit them for free of charge. - L G

5)   Maybe the battery is less efficient in cold weather - L CALABAN

6)   This happened to me years ago and they went crazy trying to figure it out. Open the carburetor and take the air filter out, then have someone cover the top of the carburetor with their hand while to try the ignition again. And it works. I actually had to do this every morning for 3 months until they finally figured it out it was the small fuel valve feeding the carburetor.
http://www.volkswagen.pe/html/volkswagen_polo_peru.html - alexpassini


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Question 3
How to make a jetta look less girly?...  I have a 2006 black VW Jetta, and I was just wondering if there is anything I could do to make it look less girly. I don't mind how it looks now, but I'm just curious.

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1)   What can you do? It's a chicks car. Get rid of it. - Uncle Bo

2)   Racing stripes and a spoiler. - WilliamG

3)   Ha ha ha, shoulda boughta Golf! - Logan

4)   Give it a hatch, call it a Golf. - Richard R


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Question 4
'04 VW Jetta Question?...  I just got quoted from the local VW dealership to replace my Timing belt, Water Pump, Tensioner, Rollers, ECT Sensor, Thermostat, and Coolant for $1150. This includes Labor time.

Now my make is the 2004 VW Jetta 2.0L and im at 80k miles.

Just wondering if this is a bit overpriced and if i should go to an independant shop?

Thanks

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1)   Pretty sure thats average - Volkswagen

2)   The price isn't too high. However I don't see why you need to change the ECT sensor and thermostat at 80k. You should change the timing belt and coolant isn't a bad idea if you haven't done it in awhile. Changing the water pump at the same time as the timing belt has become a norm. But it depends if you've had any water pump issues or not. - alexpassini

3)   any time you choose to use a dealership, expect to pay more. they charge almost double for parts.. go to your local parts store-Napa,Checkers,Pepboys, places like that. buy the parts you need then call a few shops, ask for quotes. it'll save you a few hundred $$$. if you feel more comfortable having the vw dealership do the work then take the parts to them. - ajz54

4)   For a dealership, that's about right.

Find an independent VW specialist and they should be able to get you down around half that, maybe $750 anyway. - Richard R


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Question 5
Are Volkswagen Jettas cool cars?...  I bought a 2000 VW Jetta bout 2 years ago. Runs good and was kept in great condition. Im 18 now and I am curious as to what other people think about Jettas. Do other people think that they look cool? Are they attractive in any way?!

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1)   definately!!! owning a German car at 18 is cool in itself. Jettas are very well liked cars in general. - Quincee33

2)   Sure - Hi

3)   sure :) just need a body kit and rims ... i own beetles 1973 ;) - fido

4)   VW Jettas are the best, my wife and I have owned 3 Jettas they have always been the best choice. Cool and reliable car.
http://www.volkswagenmexico.net/html/volkswagen_jetta_mexico.html - alexpassini


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