How many more miles can I get out of a 2003 jetta gli with a vr6 motor that has 120000 miles on it? And are these good cars to have? 250,000 to 300,000 miles. Impossible to answer. Could be another 1 mile, could be another 100,000 miles. Look for a good service history. The vr6 is a tank of a motor. Maintain it well and you will easily double that mileage with no major engine problems. What do you think of the 2011 Jetta? Thinking about leasing one. Go for it, VWs are reliable cars now. We'll just try and forget about the mk4. Personally, I think its a step backwards for VW USA. I say this because the sedan has been built to a price point, not to a standard. FInally, although VW has gotten really good at the twist beam axle tuning, it doesn't ride or handle as well as the independent rear suspension used previously.
The funny thing is that the 2011 VW Jetta Sport Wagen is still on the 2010 chassis (2.5 engine standard, independent rear suspension, 4 wheel disc brakes etc) and is a much better vehicle all the way around. If we were ever to replace our 2005 Jetta we would likely buy a new Jetta. 17k. Its been a truly trusworthy car. Thats why based on our current car, we would go for the new model. The new 2.0 litre 'S' model is abt. 2k less than what we paid for the 05. Sure, it has fewer options, but most ppl could not tell the difference in actual driving between a rear drum setup or torsion beam vs. We drove a 2011 Jetta, and it was great . Even with the 4 cylinder engine, it was enough for us. With our beloved Jetta approaching 100,000 trusty miles, we were thinking of purchasing. In the end, we decided to keep Ol' Reliable for another few years.
Where can I find replacement hoods for a 1963 VW Beetle? In my back yard. I drive a 97 Volkswagen Jetta and my key will not lock my car? Insert key turn right. Or turn left depending what front door it is. If it has central locking (keyless), the battery could be dead, and need replacing and reprogramming, or the actuator has bit the dust. The central lock is a vacuum system. If the key turns but it doesn't lock you probably have a leak. If the key doesn't turn you just need a new lock. Does the passenger side lock work? My advise is to have a glass shop such as Safelite auto glass do the job for you. I know that the rubber is not to be cut, but a tool used to pry the glass out. With the vintage of your auto a new rubber will probably be needed. That's the easiest way as the old rubber is so dried out you'll never get the new glass in with it, new gaskets are relatively cheap. I take it you've never done one before, humm..
It seems like the Volkswagen name isn't even really German anymore. I mean, my 2006 model was built in Mexico anyway. Take the wheels off and look. You can see the difference in disk and drum. If you don't know the difference, you shouldn't be worried. Just don't break the brakes. It has disc brakes all the way around. 2011 Jettas: S & SE models have rear drum brakes. SEL gets rear disc brakes. GLI gets rear disc brakes. The factory in Tennessee is not making cars yet. VW says next year. They will not be making the Jetta there. It will be a mid-sized car, similar in size to the Passat. Yet to be named. Yes , VW builds the Jetta and New Beetle in Mexico. These days , it doesnt seem to matter what country a car is built in. I mean, even some of the American icon Dodge Ram pickup trucks are made in Mexico.
The Ford Focus ? Mexican built. Even GM has factories there. Honda builds cars in Canada and Ohio. Toyota builds its pickup truck in Texas. M.Benz makes cars in Alabama. BMW builds cars in S.Carolina. 1 selling mid-size car in China! We own and love our 2005 Jetta. 90k miles and not a single problem. Who cares if it was assembled in Mexico? As long as the quality is there. VW still builds the Passat, Golf, GTI, and CC in Germany. Sure , my 2006 GTI and Jetta were built in different countries, but both have the same quality and reliabilty . You also asked if drum brakes were 'bad'. No they are not bad. Most small cars and even some larger cars, including some pickup trucks have drum brakes in the rear. Mostly, its a cost issue. It costs less to make a car with drums. So the car-maker can sell the car for a little less. Most manufacturers that put drum brakes on cars put them on the rear; the fronts are disc.
