What VW Golfs have a 4 wheel drive system ?

Question 1
What VW Golfs have a 4 wheel drive system ?...  I would like to know all the Golfs that have a 4 wheel drive system. Would it be able to list them for me ?
Is it just the ones with 4 Motion in their title or are there others ? For example the GT, GTI and so on

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1)   All the models with 4 motion in their title. - Bazza

2)   Ultra rare 4WD Golfs -
Rallye
Country
Synchro -the first 4wd Golf - tali4569

3)   The only other non 2wd Golf isn't a Golf, it's an R32, and has AWD. - Nick

4)   Rallye, Syncro, 4 motion and R32. - L G


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Question 2
What do you think about the Volkwagen Touareg?...  I'm looking at a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. What do you think? Is it reliable? How is it maintenance wise? Can anyone just give me a basic rundown?
Also what would insurance be like?

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1)   the best 4x4 car out there so far! its more powerfull than the range rover, porche cayenne bmw x5 ect. it may not be the fastest out of them all but it sure does pick up speed when you hit 3rd gear. It has all the safety and security...

ABS - Anti Lock Brakes
ESP - Electronic Stability
Front Seat Belt Pre-Tensioners
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags
Alarm
Immobiliser
Central Locking
Rear Parking Sensors

and the interior is just as great as any other 4x4 car, if not better! - Shaun Wade

2)   The Volkswagen Touareg is one of the best off road luxury SUVs out there. It is on par with the likes of Land Rover Range Rover and Toyota Land Cruiser, but for thousands less. 2004 is generally known as the "guinea pig" year and I strongly advise you to stay away from them. In 2005 Volkswagen did a major makeover to address the numerous issues that the 2004 models had. Therefore, if you can, don't look for anything older than 2005. I know this from experience working at a Volkswagen dealership, I heard many bad stories about the 2004. Our dealership itself tried to stay away from buying them or taking the in on trade.

On the other hand, my mom used to have a 2008 Touareg 2 and it was trouble free for the most part. Fantastic handling on the road and unmatched capability off road (although you can still get them stuck if not careful...speaking from experience). - Car freak

3)   The 1st generation Touareg has been a mechanical/electrical nightmare. The first year, 2004, was simply put, a complete disaster. Nearly every week we had some bullentin about making some fix or another, though things got better as time rolled on.

Off road, the Touareg has few peers; the air suspension(optional) allows for the highest ground clearance with a factory suspension, is comfortable for four people (rear seat is a little tight for three), air conditioned glove box, very high quality interior, great economy with the expensive diesel engine option.

The bad; complicated navigation system, electrical gremlins abound; so-so on road performance (rolls heavily around turns, especially at speed), poor fuel economy, poor ride with optional 19" performance tyres), air suspension settings for ride quality never seem to find the right balance, regardless of setting, transmissions of early models not noted for smoothness or reliability. Not much cargo space considering the exterior bulk, 71 cu ft, seats down. The Nissan Pathfinder is shorter, but holds 85 cu ft, seats down.

The other problem is that they are slow with the standard v6; the v8 is motor of choice here, the V6 in 2004 models simply isn't beefy enough to handle all the weight (approx. 5100 lbs). With 220 BHP, acceleration was tested at 9.2 seconds from 0-60 mph. The v8 was tested at 0-60 mph at 7.5 seconds; a full 1.5 seconds faster.

In 2006, the V6 gained 20BHP, for a total of 240BHP; while the V8 remained at 310 BHP. For 2007, the V6 became 3.2 liters and gained 36 BHP for a total of 276 BHP & the V8 gained 40 BHP for a total power of 350 BHP. In the Touareg II for 2008, the V6 gained 4 BHP, but torque 265 ft. lbs, was at a more usable 2500 RPM, vs. 3200 RPM previously.

If I were to recommend a Touareg, it would the Touareg II model; more stanard horsepower, (with no loss in fuel ecomy) improved electronics, better build quality, more reliable transmission. Service isn't cheap, requires premium fuel; special VW approved motor oil; some electrical issues even on late models. - a car nut

4)   The more basic versions are pretty much the best choice when buying an SUV. The top-range models are just for fancy show-offs. - Ferruccio


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Question 3
askin about an engine swap in i 95 jetta MK3?...  will a 95 2.9L vr6 engine and transmission bolt directly in to a 95 jetta MK3 ? i kno i have to swap ecu and wireing

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1)   Yes, the mk3 Jetta was available with the VR6 motor from the factory, so you know that the motor mounts and clearances will be fine. You will need to swap out the transmission and drive shafts as well as changing over the complete engine harness, ECU, cluster, etc. - gti_4cefed4

2)   You need to take the front suspension too.

The engine is a 2.8L just sos you know.

DON'T take one from a Corrado get it from a Jetta

ASE Cert Auto tech, 2003 GLI - sci

3)   Everything said I agree with except

@Sci - If the asker if from Europe, the vr6 was offered in a 2.9l (ABV) version too. 188hp and 181 ft.lbs torque - Nick


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Question 4
While I press the clutch and slightly releasing it while I slightly press on the accelerator at the same time?...  

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1)   What happens? Finish the question. - sterling m

2)   You're burning up the clutch by doing that, but some people slip the clutch just to warm it up before they race. - Nick

3)   Hey Alvaro,
I'm thinking you might be asking about how to learn to drive a manual transmission?

If that's the case I've got some tips for you but if you have a problem with your clutch I'm gonna need a little more information.

Here's some tips for learning to drive a stick;

Go find an isolated spot, preferably someplace level with little to no traffic. An empty parking lot would be great.

Point your car in a direction that will give you some room to go straight.

Stop the car, put the clutch in, put the transmission in neutral. With the engine idling, clutch in, put the transmission into first gear. Very SLOWLY and gradually let up on the clutch but do NOT give it any gas, just let it idle. When you feel the car start to move let up on the clutch pedal all the way and at the same time give it gas but do all this SLOWLY and gradually. Stop again and repeat, Neutral, clutch in, first gear, NO GAS, let up slowly and gradually on the clutch, when the car begins to move give it gas SLOWLY and gradually.

Some important things to remember about driving a manual transmission;

ALWAYS let up fully on the clutch between shifts, the clutch pedal is NOT a footrest! You can burn up a clutch really fast if you rest your foot on the clutch pedal or try to hold a car on a hill with the clutch.

Do NOT rest your hand on the shift lever, when you're done shifting put BOTH HANDS back on the wheel. This is a tough one to master but the less time you "manhandle" the shifter the longer the transmission will last. Only move the shifter to change gears, don't get in the habit of resting your hand on it.

Make all your moves as smoothly as you possibly can. - Jim


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Question 5
VW Bus MPG, comfort, room...............................................................?...  What kind of MPG can you expect from a 1965-1975 VW Bus? I'm considering one for my family? Are they comfortable? How much leg room do you get in the front and second rows? Is there a third row? I've never ridden in one, but my friend has one and LOVES it. He says it's really nice, but I'd like some more opinions. Thanks!

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1)   do you like working on cars? Do you have the tools, the know-how and the time to take care of a 30-40 year old vehicle? Comfort, room, and MPG's are the least of your worries if you think a vw bus is a good car for your family. They are dangerously slow, the brakes and suspension leave quite a bit to be desired, and no, they typically don't get good mileage for how small their engines are. Just get a minivan, you wannabe hipster.

Dude, rod knocker why on earth would you DD a '73? do you like overheating engines or what? Move up to a '74 like the rest of us. I bet you don't even have Acapulco running boards for it. - Dude

2)   Plenty of room. My 6' 4" buddy drove a split window for years.
There are many different floor plans for the old bus. Some have 3 rows of seats and some don't. Some are campers and some are panel walls with no back seats.
Look on thesamba.com to get an idea of price and availability.
As far as MPG, a good tuned bus with a 1700cc will get 25 mpg.
AN old bus will require a little more work than the average car, but if you keep up on it, it will run forever. Maybe an extra 1/2 hour every other month to adjust the valves (real easy once you do it once).
As far as the brakes, it is easy to install 2 wheel disk brakes to make it stop great. The stock drum brakes work great too as long as you adjust them when you do the oil and valves.
I drive a 1973 VW Thing daily by choice (I have 4 or so other cars I could drive) - Rod Knocker

3)   Hey Calvin,
I'd consider the VW as more a second vehicle and not a daily driver. Yes the VW vans are great fun and have a lot of room. But... The 65-75 vans were really short on amenities( usable heater, defroster, no air conditioning, no cruise control to name a few) and not all that great on gas. They're also notoriously under powered and not anywhere near as safe as minivans made today. They are far more susceptible to cross winds and can be a real handful to drive.

Finding one in that age range in decent shape is possible. But it will come at a premium price. And being a "vintage" vehicle it will ALWAYS need some kind of repair and upkeep. If you're the least bit mechanically challenged it can end up costing you a bundle to maintain. And sadly, there are fewer and fewer really good air-cooled mechanics out there.

On the plus side they do seem to hold their value pretty well BUT... Only if you start out with one that's in good shape to begin with and put in the time effort and $$ to keep it up.Parts are still readily available with a few exceptions. There aren't a lot of electronics so it's a much simpler vehicle to maintain and repair and there are a lot of repairs you can do yourself if you're at all handy with tools.

Good place to start looking, if you're still interested is The Samba or thesamba.com
Most people there are enthusiasts and pretty up front about what they have for sale and maintaining the integrity of the board. There are also some pretty useful forums. I'd be leery of anything advertised in your local paper or on Craigslist.

Anything you are considering purchasing? Make sure you have it checked out fully by a knowledgeable VW mechanic before you make any deals.

I've owned several VW's over the years and I have a fondness for the Westfalia "Camper" version. It's the "Swiss Army Knife of vehicles. I've gone places and done things that a lot of 4X4's have trouble going. And what efficiency apartment do you know of that gets 18-20MPG? But... I've also been a mechanic for over 40 years and worked on VW's for most of that time.
Volkswagens can be a real pain in the a$$ from time to time, but I've never had one leave me completely stranded. - Jim


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