What is your favorite Volkswagon?

Question 1
What is your favorite Volkswagon?...  I have an 03 GTI and really want a motorcycle. I was even thinking of getting a new VW. I don't care what year but I would like something I can make a cruising car. Maybe a VW or maybe a Motorcycle. What do you think?

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1)   my favorite is the Volkswagon beetle - Robin Campbell

2)   1971 Micro Bus Light - Cruise in 'The Kombi' - Bob

3)   Either the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, or Bentley Continental GT. - Ferruccio

4)   My favorite is the Volkswagen Golf. I have a Golf fourth series is wonderful, I like it too ... - Die Eli

5)   Jetta TDI Sportswagen. - Ignatius27

6)   My favorite would be a Mk3.5 Cabrio resprayed in Jazz Blue, dumped on H&R Ultra Lows, Vr6 swapped, cammed and chipped, rolling on 16" Schmidt Modernlines.

Favorite stock VW, Mk3 Golf Variant Syncro. - Nick

7)   Old style Beetle, the older the better. Split oval rear window, "wing" turn signals, magneto ignition, no gas gauge. Old! - Arthur O

8)   anything with an air cooled engine in the back of it - Air-Cooled (o\ ! /o)

9)   Volkswagon Jetta...the best car!!!! - Roman


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Question 2
golfs turbo will cut out while driving?...  i'll travile upto 70-80mph and the car turbo will cut out and become slugish in all gears. but once i turn the engine off and back on again it'll work fine

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1)   Rather than the Turbo cutting out I believe you have a different problem causing the power loss - Timbo is here

2)   sounds like a problem with ECU unit. probably ist getting a poor connection at that speed due to vibration or bad connection. it then cant work out correct fuelling etc so probably drops into what is know as 'get you home mode' ( set fuelling etc giving ability to drive home at lowish speeds but poor performance)
ideally your main dealer will be able to run a diagnostic check on it and download its faults codes giving ability to best decide where problem actually lies. sadly not cheap but unless you can check all connections etc and find the bad one? probably the logical way to go. - hornchurchmale

3)   Very common problem. Search for "limp mode". Its usually something very simple, a busted vacuum line or a misaligned VNT actuator which controls boost.

Enjoy: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=179589 - Richard R

4)   I agree with Richard. It sounds like Limp mode. There is something going on that the ECU doesn't like. You should hook up a code reader and see if any trouble codes are in there. - Louis G

5)   I'd go with the answer "Hornchurchmale" gave.

But if that don't give the correct solution..check the fuel tank hasn't got sludge clogging the internal filter.

I spent a lot of time and money chasing up a fault with a ford escort turbo beliving it was ECU based..but it turned out to be nothing as complicated..just contaminated fuel in the tank.

The sludge was drawn up into the filter at high speeds (high rates of fuel usage) only to drop back off the filter when stopped and then the car behaved normally until used again at speed. - AdelleStevens

6)   Yes it is going into limp mode and almost certainly because the movable vanes in the turbo are sticking. The code will probably show an overboost and if you are at a vw dealer they will tell you that you need a new turbo for £1600. You don't. Get it dismantled and cleaned and it will be fine. There is a place in Nottingham that does this. Either go there or if you aren't near you can get your mechanic to remove the turbo and they do a mail service. I am not plugging this person for any reason other than being a satisfied customer. Just don't let vw rip you off. They'll try. - Tim S

7)   Turbo bearing failer is quite comman. Had the same issue with My 01 golf TDI upgraded turbo Bearings where hanging up in one spot causing the impeller not to rotate freely. - Eric


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Question 3
What is special (known) about Volkswagen** 2011 Jetta?...  So Honda and Toyota are know for reliability, Volvo is for safety. What is VW know for? I'm 17 and I'm thinking about buying a 2011 Jetta vs. the Toyota Camry and the Honda Civic.

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1)   Honda and Toyota are not know for reliability at all, but VW is.
That is because cars in Japan only have to last 5 years.
After that they are hit with a huge multi thousand dollar tax.
So almost no one in Japan keeps cars more than 5 years old.
That is why you can buy used Japanese imports and engines so cheaply, once you get through the import paperwork.

German cars intentionally do not change parts or designs often, so it is much easier for them to stock parts for over 10 years, making it easier to keep German cars running longer.
In contrast, Japanese use the philosophy of instant inventory, so are constantly changing what they use, so little is stocked or available.

Japanese cars are known for high quality of assembly and testing, for little risk during the first 5 years, but they are know for quickly falling apart after that. You almost never see anyone collecting classic Japanese cars. (240 Z Datsun being the exception) You see people doing that with German cars all the time. - Motorhead

2)   VW's are know for being a whole helluva lot more fun to drive than either one of those boring econoboxes. - Nick

3)   VWs/Audis are known for having transmissions that break right after the warranty is up.

Volvo is known for being a Chinese owned car...safety wise they've slid since being owned by Ford.

The only people who knock honda and toyota quality and reliability are those who have never touched a car. Best build quality in the world. Most made right here in the US. - Hank Scorpio

4)   Im from CAlifornia.
The only people who drive VW's are women, teen girls, and gays. GAYS drive them alllllllll the time. The Jetta is known for it's unreliable nature, afterall it is GERMAN-engineered. The cars are made in Tennessee, kentucky, or Alabama. VW is known for their quirkiness and expensive "casual" cars. Their cost more than the average toyota, and loose value so fast too.
The guy who wrote the first answer didnt even solve or answer ur question. He always copies and pastes the same answer for any German car related question. Overall, VW is for gays (not to be offensive, but in Cali, you will rarely see a straight man in a VW), Toyota is relaible mainstream bland cars, Honda is small, efficient super reliable cars, FORD and GM = disaster and ugly cars. I personally own a Subaru Forester. Its a great vehicle, but ugh, everyone thinks im a hippie. - DDDDD!

5)   DDDDD!... that was a horrible 'answer.'

Pertaining to your decision...it depends what you are looking for really. If you want something that is realible for many years than I would go with the toyota. If you want something that can be sporty and maybe faster than I would go with the VW.

VW in the past 3-5 years have been progressivley troublesome when it comes to repairs and maintenance. They have a lot of little shit that goes wrong.

I have always liked the style of VW, which is why I own one and looking to buy a new one soon. - McClucker

6)   Get the Toyota Camry. In 31 years, I have owned only two Toyota's the first one was a Corolla and the Second one is a Tacoma. These cars are built to last. I have not had any issues with either of these cars. My wife drives a 1991 Honda Accord and hasn't had any issues with her car either. On the otherhand, my son decided he wanted to buy something different and bought a brand New VW Jetta in 2009. In the first year of ownership, he went back to the dealer 12 times for failing oxygen sensors, broken trunk latch actuator, flickering headlights, and burning out light bulbs. He swears that he will never buy another VW product again. Is the Jetta more exciting to drive? Yes. But that's only when the car is not in the shop or broken down on the road. German cars are also notorious for expensive maintenance so when they do break down get ready to shell out lots of cash. - John S

7)   Volkswagen are known for their German "feel" and superior level of interior fit and finish. When you drive one, they just feel so solid and stable that it's just enjoyable to drive them. Even just cruising along they just feel good. The design and aesthetics and comfort tend to be better than Japanese cars, but you do pay a price for it. the VW's need more maintenance and are not as reliable as Honda. A Toyota is an appliance. Like a Dishwasher. It's a machine that does a job and otherwise keeps itself out of your way. THey run forever and never break down, but no one looks forward to driving them anywhere. They are a means to an end. It's not for people who really like cars. A Honda is similar but has more driver involvement. It's more of a drivers car. It's a precision tool, but it lacks the ability to really produce that emotional response that VW's give you. A Honda impresses you with it's engineering, technical achievement, precision and reliability. A VW makes you fall in love. Sure it's not perfect and it might give you some trouble now and again, but if you are a car person, really, it's worth it. If you aren't a car person, don't get a VW. You will hate it because it will always need attention. Personally I like cars, I like doing my own maintenance, I like working on cars so a VW is perfect for me. - Louis G


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Question 4
2011 Mazdaspeed 3 vs 2011 VW GTI...Which should I get?...  I am very uncertain as which to buy. Mazda is the faster car, but is lacking interior and resale value. GTI has very nice interior, but a little slower and not sure about reliability.

The prices with the packages I want are around the same price.

I am just looking for a hatchback that can zoom.

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1)   It depends on your priorities.
Get the Mazda if:
You need a big boot. (Mazda's boot should be bigger than VW's)
You want a reliable vehicle which can last. (Mazdas are Japanese)

Get the VW if:
You value a more luxurious vehicle.
You want a great performance car.

I would get the VW GTI, it has a better image and I dislike the Mazda's interior. The VW is also safe and should prove to be reliable in its first few years. - XF-AMG

2)   If you are purchasing car first time then I advice you to purchase second hand car. Volkswagen or Mazda it depend on your choice. But I think Mazda will be better for you..... - Phunsukh27

3)   Neither- VW=Unreliable and Mazda=too cheap.

Safety should ALWAYS be your first criteria. Choose from the list of 2011 Top Safety Picks via www.iihs.org.

Some great options on that list include:
(in order of my top picks first)
Infinity G37
Cadillac CTS
(if you really love VW- look at the Audi A4 or Jetta)
Honda Civic
Ford Fusion - Dave

4)   I was shopping for a new hatchback and compared the GTI, Mazdaspeed3, and Subaru WRX. I bought the WRX, but I can tell you that the GTI is far behind the Speed3 and WRX. A fully loaded MazdaSpeed3 will cost you $24k and gives you a larger car with 263 hp, 0-60 in 6.0 sec and excellent reliability. For the same money you'll get a stripped down GTI with only 200hp, 0-60 in 6.6 sec, ugly lumberjack plaid style seats, and Volkswagens infamous unreliability. When I test drove all these cars, the Speed3 will easily run circles around the GTI. The GTI I tested cost $28k which put it in the price range of an AWD 265hp 0-60 5.2 sec Subaru WRX. This was no comparison whatsoever. The Subaru completely destroyed the GTI in every conceivable category. The GTI is a kids car that tries to compete in a world of real performance cars and is on par with cars like a Honda Civic SI, not Mazda or Subaru. Get the Mazda Speed3 you can't go wrong. - John S

5)   Disclaimer: I own a 2008 GTI.


I was looking at those same cars actually a few years back. I chose the GTI because it's a nicer car to be in, and to spend a lot of time in. I drive 400 miles a week so that was important. The GTI gets better fuel economy too. ( 30mpg for the GTI vs 24mpg in the MS3)

The mazda is less refined, more bruteish. You have to wrestle the car to get all the performance out of it. Torque steer is a fairly big problem with the mazda and is almost non-existant in the GTI. Some people like that aspect of the car. It can be a more involving driving experience. Some don't.

If you are just looking for a fast hatch, the MS3 is definitely faster. No question there. The only real question is how much refinement, fit and finish, are you willing to trade for that extra speed? Both are great cars, they just have slightly different approaches. It's not like the MS3 is a rental car (like the Cobalt SS). It's just not quite up to the GTI's level of refinement. Since I spend so much time in my car I wanted something practical, fun to drive , and that is just a nice place to be. The GTI fits that bill to a T. - Louis G

6)   You also should compare car insurance quotes for cars before buying one, for example here - carquotes.sinfree.net - Pete


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Question 5
how much would a new vw golf engine cost?...  how much would a new vw golf engine cost, its a 1998 vw golf 1.4 petrol.

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1)   You wont get a brand new engine, Your best buy is to try breakers yards etc and see if one in good condition is being sold.

But one in reasonable condition with excellent miles, I'd say 400-500 ish. - i eat monkeys

2)   If you want to go for a engine that is classed as new with a warranty purchase a Reconditioned engine.

I always use Volkswagen spares for my engines but it depends on what the customer wants to spend either a used Second hand engine or a reconditioned engine that comes with a two year warranty.

http://www.volkswagenspares.com/ - turboextreme

3)   A new one would be £££thousands.
Best bet is to try and get one from a scrapyard, but you're still looking at more than the car's worth. (i.e. £1000+ by the time it's fitted) - EvelynThe ModifiedDog.

4)   the engine could cost anything from £200-£5/600 i would expect but it all depends on what the engine comes with. With the fitting you pay more than the cars worth so personally i would deem it an uneconomicable repair.
My suggestion is should this be the case you should look at cutting your losses, try someone like http://www.scrapcarclearance.co.uk/ who could buy the car from you and help you to recoup some of your loss. - H

5)   If you are in UK check with a branch of Andrew Page motor factors who offer "Vega" recon engines, these are built to Original standards. You can usually buy a "short" engine which is the block and pistons or you can get the whole engine less manifolds and flywheel. I think you will be looking at anything up to £2,750 plus. - L G


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