Which is the better car, 2010 Volkwagen Polo or Audi A1?

Question 1
Which is the better car, 2010 Volkwagen Polo or Audi A1?...  

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1)   audi a1 - beybladeboii

2)   It's all a matter of personal choice. I would go for the polo. My reason, I've had one before and loved it. Never gave me any problems, always passed its M.O.T. - The Malxter

3)   this is like asking which is a better painting and selecting a monet or a da vinci.
each will have good points and debit points.
for everyday usage and cheaper running costs and not too steep a capital loss the Golf wins. for prestige, long distance comfort and handling etc an Audi wins.
so really you have to make own choice depending on what best fits you. - hornchurchmale

4)   Having driven neither its difficult to say. I would rather have the Audi for its image and its residual value will be strong. The Polo, an excellent car in its own right created as a market leader and in some quarters critically acclaimed as such against the Ford Fiesta. The Audi was created to tackle the BMW Mini car and not the mainstream mass produced vehicles. According to some reports it it is the best Supermini others state it is behind the Mini and laughably the Citroen C3. In a straight fight I would go for the Audi. - L G

5)   polo - Niki Spearman

6)   The Audi A1 IS a VW Polo under the fancy bodywork. - EvelynThe ModifiedDog.


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Question 2
what color for a 69 vw bug?...  I am painting my bug this week and i am trying to find a nice classic color to paint it. any suggestions

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1)   honestly im only answering because i saw 69. im kind of dissapointed now.... way to ruin my day - 3ch0

2)   Maybe a metallic purple
http://www.bumpstop.com/gallery/data/506/medium/1969_beetle.jpg ( the color of the hood ) - Graham

3)   YELLOW - Ian

4)   green - Mark White

5)   I think the best vehicles are two tone. Keep the colours light, cream or old english white on the bottom with a VW green or blue. - twentyseven-fortyone


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Question 3
volkswagen GTI 5 speed problems?...  I have a 98 Volkswagen GTI and it seems that when i reach 3,000 rpm the car seems to putt real bad but if i let off the gas for a second it gives the engine time to recoup and it fixes itself. It does it in every gear, its a manuel by the way

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1)   Check the exhaust manifolds for cracks and leaks.

Depending on the engine the pipes often go from 4 pipes to 2 pipes to 1 pipe - the 1 pipe runs under the body and to the other end and is known as the exhaust.

So you may need to check the whole exhaust pipe as well.

Photo example of a manifold:

http://www.caradvice.com.au/98/exhaust-manifold-and-header/

Sometimes a manifold can also leak hot exhaust gases due to rust. So also check for rust.
This would be a good place to start the checks. - G

2)   You really need to get it plugged into a diagnostic unit. You can spend much time and money guessing and still not get the correct result whereas the diagnostics can pinpoint the problem straightaway. - L G

3)   Go here.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/forumdisplay.php?3-Golf-III-amp-Jetta-III

And use the search. Then if you can't find anything post a thread.

Fair warning. Since you'll be a n0ob you may get flamed but don't worry about it, if your question isn't stupid and you aren't saying "heeeeeeellllppp!!!" or anything of the sort someone will come along and help.

Is your check engine light on? If so go to autozone and ask them to pull the codes. You can see the problem lies with your mass air sensor but unplugging it and seeing if the car runs smoother (at idle). Find your airbox. See that black hose running to it? Now see where something is plugged into that black hose? That's the MAF, unplug it and see what happens. A cam position or knock sensor could be the culprit as well. - Nick

4)   It doesen't hurt to check for exhaust leaks first as it only takes a moment with the help of a friend. Ask them to hold a piece of rag over the end of the exhaust pipe while the engine is running. The exhaust gas pressure will hiss from any holes instantly. If there are holes go to your exhaust specialist, if not go to your garage. - twentyseven-fortyone

5)   Plugged catalytic Converter?

Sure sounds like it and it will get worse.

ASE Cert Auto Tech, since 1978, 2003 GLI

Had MK II 16V's for 21 years - sci


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Question 4
Is Penzoil Platinum synthetic good for VW?...  What's the best besides Castrol

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1)   it is very good for vw. you can also go for mobil, shell, petronas, total beside castrol. - Sanjeev Sharma

2)   With today's technology practically all motor oils are good. People have their own preference though, kinda of like the Ford Chevy thing. - Larry E

3)   Choosing the correct weight is the most important aspect of choosing an engine oil. Most modern VWs run on 0w40 or 5w40 synthetic oil. If I remember correctly though, the Penzoil Platinum only comes in a 10w40 or 5w30.
I personally like Shell Rotella T-6 5w40. Its cheap at around $20/gal and available at wal-mart. I do occasionally run the Castrol Syntec as well when I find it on sale. - Alex S

4)   it depends. If its a late model like 2009 -2010 2.0T like a GTI or JETTA you must use FULL Synthetic (it comes with Full Synt from the factory and is recommended by VW) You shouldnt switch once you have Full synth in an engine or at least not back and forth. Earlier models u may be able to use blends or good ol' 10w 30. Check you manual. - Paul G


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Question 5
What weight of oil should I be using in my 1997 Golf?...  I have a Hane's manual but it does not confirm what weight and grade of oil I should be using in my 1997 Golf (4dr Trek) 2.0. Can anyone give me the straight poop? I use only Royal Purple and I think it was 10-30-5. I'm also willing to try Amsoil but that's it. Thanks.
Rick, I think that the weight Ryan suggested is what I have used in the past but I do burn about a Qt. every 45-60 days.

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1)   i would suggest using 5w30 - Ryan

2)   On your car, because of the age, start with something mid-range, like the 10W-30. Keep an eye on the level until the next oil change. IF the engine has burned enough between oil changes that you needed to add some, then go up a step, to 20W-40, of so. If you change your own oil, you can mix some 10W-30 and 10W-40 to get 10W-35 ( +/- ), and try that. What you are aiming at is to use the thinness weight ( lowest number ) you can so you don't have to add any between oil changes. If it's a bit low when you change it, that's okay. Which of the big name synthetics you use is up to you, as any of them is way better then a street car will need. - rick29148

3)   My sister has a 2000 Golf. She uses plain ol' 10-30 W . Pennzoil or Quaker State, mostly.
She uses a Genuine VW oil filter too.
Oil changes are abt every 6000 miles for her. Her trusty lil Golf has over 140,000 reliable miles on it . - fenton

4)   http://www.golf-onsales.com is a professional golf online store.
And the seller is a good golf player! You can ask him such questions. - Ryan Yu


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