can you make a vw beetle sound like a subaru impreza?

Question 1
can you make a vw beetle sound like a subaru impreza?...  im getting a 75 1.2l beetle soon and im wondering can you make a vw beetle sound like a subaru impreza? i know they both flat 4 engines, i love the rattle that the beetle makes at idle but prefer the noise a subaru makes while reving. could i some how put a subaru muffler on it?

i know i could switch the engine with a subaru one but i dont have time for that or the money.

Answers
1)   no - terry

2)   why in the world would you want to soup up a beetle.. - Austin Bouchard

3)   It is hard to get a 1.2 liter engine to sound like a 2.5 because the note is in part determined by the size of the engine. Are you sure about the engine size by the way. The 75 should have a bigger motor then that.
If you want to build a engine, try this link:
http://www.cwgsy.net/private/ramva/tech.htm - Old Man Dirt

4)   No there are 60 years of design between them.(Or lack of in the case of the Beetle) - L G

5)   The answers bellow me can stfu Because in automotive vechicles, anything is possible. WIth just a little tweaking, a little modifying, the car will be suped. And if you do not believe me, watch pimp my ride on MTV and just watch the pieces of shit they transform into Drag racers. Good Luck - J0$H

6)   Not a major difference from the engine side but a few things you could do for noise:
1. Performance air filter.
2. Larger bore exhaust with noise setting - G

7)   yeah man you totaly can, WRX PERFORMANCE EXHAUST SYSTEM legit you can mod it to fit into a bettle - Andrew Mcneil


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Question 2
Are the Older Volkswagens unreliable?...  I'm look for a good first car and I've been looking at Jettas and Golfs. I like how he they perform and handle, but when I read some of the reviews I'm always getting different answers, half the time people say they love them and the other half complain about all the 100,000k+ millage problems they have to fix. My budge is about $2000 and I want to know if it'd be worth my while to go with a Volkswagen or if I should look somewhere else.

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1)   opposite. they used to be a frame with a steel shell, 4 wheels and an engine. an older mk1 or 2 GTI's or rabbits will run forever. Even the corrados are pretty reliable. the newer r32's and mk4's tend to have alot of issues with the electronics. for 2000 you can pick up a pretty nice MK2 5 speed which is a very fun car to have. - joemoe

2)   Volkswagens are excellent cars, IF well maintained. They do require an above average amount of maintenance as well, but if kept up, they will last. If you are looking for something that is reliable to get you through without any shop costs, get a Honda/Toyota.

I personally own a Passat and am capable of doing most DIY repairs, if you are not this type of person, I would suggest looking elsewhere.

Hope this helps - Paul

3)   No car for $ 2,000 can be deemed especially reliable, It is old and well worn.

Since you don't have a bucket of money, go for something that you can

A. Afford to fill the tank in (Small car)

B. Afford to repair. All cars need repairs, and many of them you cannot do, even if you wish you could. There the question really is, do you have a repair shop that you can trust nearby?

Is a used VW the BEST? No, at the $ 2,000 price point, the best car is the one that your trusted mechanic says in the best. The car that has been best maintained and also not poorly repaired after an accident.

Obviously, you don't even look at anything exotic, forget all about Mercedes, Audi, Jaguar or BMW. They are luxury cars with spare parts prices to match. - Ben Jones

4)   vw are well known for engine and electrical issues, and there are manufacturers like nissan and toyora that are a lot more dependable and will run dang near forever, Nissan, honda, and toyota have a well deserved reputation as a long running low maintenance car. All manufacturers have bad years in that some cars are just a huge pain in the butt to own and maintain, these three happen to have less of them than most. I also like the Subaru all wheel drive, so do what you can to save money and try to bump up your 2 grand, because the more money you put down, the nicer car you will end up with in the long run. best of luck, its tough to save money, but hang in there and do what you have to do. - roger

5)   At the end of the day it comes down to two things:

1. Wear and tear due to age
2. Improper maintenance

Most people say a car becomes harder to maintain when it is 10+ years old. This is often due to parts etc. not being so readily available. There is a wealth of Jetta's and Golf's on the roads. My brother in law has two MK1 Golf's - one with 180k Miles on the clock and the other with 150k Miles. Both run like new. The only problems he had were leaking seals. Rubber seals on pipes and grommets etc. tend to deteriorate with age. The only thing stopping you should be... if there are not enough garages/mechanics that could get hold of parts and fit them for you - in that case it is not worth it.

On the other Mk1 the problem was that at 120k miles the HT lead rubber deteriorated and the spark plug was rusted a bit due to a crack in the top seal rubber. Fortunately we fished it out. This would not have been a problem had the car been driven. It spent 2 years on the drive with no battery! So required a service and some attention.

Your budget may be tested by these minor things. So it would be best to make sure you look for one that has had some care and attention - that way you know you won't be spending mega bucks too soon. If you buy one that needs a lot of work then it may stretch your budget a bit. - G

6)   I would avoid 1999-2004, or whatever the Mk4 generation run was. I've never heard of one being anything but a problem.
All other ranges are just average according to prior maintenance. $2000 budget is a gamble regardless of make, so not sure you can increase reliability odds at that price point. - Jay S


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Question 3
is a 1999 VW passat 1.8t front wheel drive or rear wheel drive?...  im looking into getting one of these fine machines, and it confuses me as the engine sites front to back. but i have seen cars like the dodge intrepid with similar set up and Front wheel drive.
thanks guys. this should be fun. i hope i get it, i miss the sound of a turbo.

Answers
1)   front wheel drive - kawasaki

2)   Front. - Kyle M

3)   all volks wagens cars are frount wheel drive in the usa - Andrew Mcneil

4)   All VW's are front wheel drive. - i eat monkeys

5)   It would be front-wheel drive, unless it's the 4motion model, which makes it four-wheel drive. The only VW that is currently in production (or has been in the past 12 years) and rear-wheel drive is the VW Amarok pickup truck.

The Passat uses the same basic floorpan as the Audi A4, so the engine is also mounted longitudinally. Yeah, I'm sure it will be fun - just remember to stick to the recommended oil change intervals and use a good synthetic. The 1.8T engines have a tendency to accumulate sludge if not maintained properly. Oh yes, let the car idle a bit after a spirited drive. - Chris


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Question 4
How do you drive a Volkswagen Passat?...  How do you drive a Volkswagen passat....and its an automatic but doesn't it have slap stick or some think like that or what ever you call it?

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1)   Lol are you blonde? - Chris

2)   You just drive like you normally would. - packers

3)   Only the DSG transmission has the up and down paddles.
But you never need to use them.
You can just put it into drive and leave it there.
The paddles are for those who want to manually shift their automatic. - Motorhead

4)   It may have tiptronic which is a manumatic. Don't tell us what year, better yet, do you have your license yet? - djaca70

5)   better yet how do you know what a volkswagen is if you cant even drive it hahah its an automatic.... - Andrew Mcneil


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Question 5
are VW parts expensive?...  I know it's a European brand and people say that European parts are expensive....say if you need to replace something with the cooling system, etc. i can understand why Mercedes would be expensive...but VW isn't luxury really.

is VW as expensive to maintain? or is it about the same as a Japanese car or American car

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1)   While VW certainly isn't Mercedes, it still is a European car, so there are going to be some parts that will be more expensive than a typical Ford or Chevy.

As far as maintenance, it probably is slightly more expensive than a japanese or Americna car but not a whole lot more. - BalloonRich

2)   Normally they are inexpensive. The easiest way to tell is to go online and compare a number of parts.
I would suggest: water pump, alternator, starter, brake disks and pads.
You can either use the website for a local parts store or a national chain like OReilly's. - Ralph 124c41

3)   if you ever have to buy parts it will probably only be front tie arms and brake pads and disks and they are about the same price as every other make of vehicle unless your local vw agent is called corkhills of wigan and then you will be ripped of. - Matthew Barnett

4)   As a owner, I can justify the high cost if it something like a Cam Shaft or piston for my 01 tdi. VW has some ridiculous prices on parts. Some of the most basic stuff can cost alot. And this is one of the reasons why they lost me as customer. - Eric

5)   Agree with Eric, things can get rather expensive for some basic parts. Also, my Passat requires Premium and Synthetic Oil which can be also add up...LOVE my VW, but be ready for inflated prices... - Paul


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