What VW PASSAT 2007 OR ABOVE is good ? 1.9TDI 105BHP or 2.0 TDI 140BHP ?

Question 1
What VW PASSAT 2007 OR ABOVE is good ? 1.9TDI 105BHP or 2.0 TDI 140BHP ?...  I was wondering if anyone know what is real difrent betwen 1.9TDI 105 BHP SE and 2.0 TDI 140 BHP SE !!
i know the 140 TDI much faster and powerful than the 1.9 TDI ,, but what iam thinking of is which of them is more reliable ? and which one mechanically more stronger and better ?
and what is good advantage and bad advantage from two of them ? thanks alot

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1)   Either will be ample for road use and as reliable as each other as long as your not going to mess with the engines. - who_is_jack_shit

2)   2.0 ltre... from memory the 1.9ltr has a few issues (worked at vw for many years as a mechanic) - lanaH

3)   Generally the lower power version of any engine is going to be more reliable, especially when the power is achieved by a turbocharger.

If you're talking about secondhand ones, all bets are off. View each car as an individual and don't get bogged down in thinking one will be more reliable that the other, because it'll depend on how the cars have been looked after. - EvelynThe ModifiedDog.

4)   Look for one with the dealer service history. The 140 bhp is a flying machine and encourages "spirited" driving so if your car is for keeps you may be better with the lower powered car. We have a 140 bhp car and it has had a new A/c pump fitted although we were not aware of any problem so it may be the VW dealer was making a wage... the EGR valve has caused problems but its not an enormous job and this piece of equipment affects many vehicles. Otherwise the car has been perfect, I drove it back from Paris to the North of England and it was a pleasure to drive. - L G

5)   I really doubt whether there is any intrinsic difference in reliability. I have driven both and my money would go on the 2 litre 140bhp engine any day of the week, it makes for effortless driving. - Fairdo4all

6)   seriously VW's are reliable cars especially tdi engines
except speed i don't see any difference
mpg might be different
the engine which has more power will have a smooth ride - Salim Nadeem


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Question 2
Is this a vw gti a good first car?...  I am getting my liscense in a month and am looking for cars, and there is one on craigslist that's a vw gti 2004. Are these good first time cars?

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1)   Personally, I am driving a 2006 Jetta TDI. It's been a great car for the first 20,000 miles that I've owned it. Make sure you personally have the car fully inspected before purchase, see if there are any maintenance records and check the carfax or auto check report for any accidents prior to your purchase. Yes, these are great first cars, they are small, nimble, reliable and get great fuel economy. Great luck to you and drive safe! - fermium

2)   You may get some weird looks drivin that around town, but anyone who actually knows anything about cars would think you've got yourself a pretty sweet ride. - Joe Stockmaster

3)   what do you think?

need the details on the car...costs....etc....

VW has less than stellar reliability problems....for years they have

more than average when it comes to repairs......what other choices do

you have besides that?.....Overall, I'd steer clear of it/hi repairs costs as well - Kerry

4)   YES, I read the reviews on Edmunds and MSN and people who own them seem to love them and highly recommend them. If it's in good condition and the price seems right, I'd go for it. Maybe have a mechanic check it out if your unsure about it. But, overall, sounds like a pretty AWEsome car to drive. VW handle well and I think you would really enjoy driving it. Have fun but be careful )





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Question 3
VW Jetta is vibrating and engine light blinking. HELP?...  My husband & I got into a huge fight and he took off, but before he left he did something weird to my car on purpose- I don't know what he did but the whole car vibrates and shakes whether its in idle or driving, and the engine light is blinking. Not just lit up, but blinking. I read it might be misfiring...don't know what that means. What could he of possibly done that's simple & would cause the car to do that? I know, what a jerk. I'm over that part- he's always been a sneaky bastard. I just want my car back to normal!! I've got 2 kids who start school next week. Plus I need to get the heck out of here. Help!! Please :)

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1)   The only problem makes the check engine light flashing is misfiring,it means one or more of the cylinders is not firing (running),if you strongly believe the car was tampered with,open the hood and see if spark plug wires are connected to the corresponding spark plugs. - Carman Nguyen

2)   I have no idea, he could have loosened anything. The engine is very complicated. So to ensure you and your kids safety, I would not recommend you try fixing it yourself. Take your car to a local garage sometime and let them know whats going on with the car. Sorry I couldn't help more.Wish you the best of luck - NINJERK

3)   The easiest thing to do is to pull one of the coil packs, causing the engine to misfire. It depends on which year jetta you havee, but just try pushing firmly down on the coils that plug onto each sparkplug. If it's an older jetta, make sure the sparkplug wires are firmly seated onto the spark plugs. - ryantmills


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Question 4
i have a 1971 volkswagon super beetle and idk how to turn my dash lights on?...  i have a 1971 volkswagon super beetle and idk how to turn my dash lights on ..well the lights that light up the spedometer and stuff i found a switch under steering wheel but it doesnt do anything and i dont know what it goes to.. how do i turn the lights on an what does the switch go to

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1)   you know that was a problem in a lof of old cars You either get a shop manual and hope it details exactly what to do, or take the dash apart and figure it out your self, pay a vw mechanic to fix the problem, or do what I did, carry a small penlight flashlight that went on the key chain that stayed in the car and turned it on briefly to spot check the gages every so often. - roger

2)   The dash light (headlight switch that you rotate) switch is bad, replace it.....vehicle light switches in that era are prone to corrosion because they used a rheostat. - Wes

3)   you know how to turn on the parking/headlights right? its a little knob on the dash above and to the right of the radio. when you turn on the parking lights (first click when you pull the knob) or the headlights (second and final click) rotate the knob either left or right this turns it on/off. if it doesnt than the switch is bad or a wire is disconnected from the switch or the speedometer or in rare occasions the bulb has burned out - Air-Cooled (o\ ! /o)


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Question 5
What car is a better option, Rav4 2004 manual or Volkswagen passat 2003?...  Knowing that the car I'm looking for is for really bad snowy winter, I would like to know if somebody has had these cars and do they work, do they required lots of fixing, gas, mechanic problems ?? If somebody could helpe with some information I will appreciate it!! Thanks

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1)   Its smart to do research, I would say the rav4 when your talking snowy weather. It sits up higher, has bigger tires and once you learn how to drive a stick right it can be safer in the winter (you can keep in a low gear going up and down hills for example) Have you looked at edmunds.com? they always have reviews from real people on different cars. - anomaly21

2)   with VWs repairs history/quality problems for years......

I would lean to the toyota....repairs costs for the rav

are not cheap either, but should prove to be more

reliable over all; and manual?..nothin to it....even

better gas than automatic..optimum shift pattern on

a 5 speed is this pattern.....1 - 3 - 5....should be in 3rd gear

by 20mph on normal streets...5th by 30/35....no need on normal

sts to use the other gears....increases mileage by 20/25% ..from

consumers reports - Kerry


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