I'm 20 and I have a 2001 Jetta VR6, and out of the 3 cars I've had, this one is by far my favorite. It will be a little more expensive than an American car to fix/maintain, but if you treat it right and don't drive like a 17 year old boy would, then you shouldn't have to worry about that much. I owned a BMW and a Lexus before this one, and it's much cheaper than those, but like I said, it will be a little more costly than an American car to fix. I have had the car for a little over a year now, and I haven't had any major problems, and she runs like she's brand new. I would definitely recommend it. Just make sure you can afford the insurance on it. 2000 vw 1.8t and the oem clutch is slipping and was wondering if i can resurface it rather than replacing it.
A clutch is made much like a brake pad with pads bonded to a steel plate. You can't resurface a clutch. They may have meant that you'll have to have your flywheel resurfaced, but a clutch, no. And you need a new pressure plate. If you skimp on any of these 3, clutch, pressure plate, resurface flywheel, it will be slipping again in a week. Replace the clutch and pressure plate. Louis tells the normal thing to do. The other two do not have a clue about auto maintenance. I ask them where do they go to buy clutches for antique vehicles? So short sighted. Do they understand where hamburgers come from? The truth is you can't afford to resurface your clutch disc and you can't find anyone to do it either. Best bet for VW folks is a nice NEW Sachs Unit. If you had a 1930's Auburn and were dialed into that culture of owners they would put you onto someone who could rebuild them.
Just been issued with VW golf 1.6 4/5 door and very basic instructions. Can anyone help a thick blonde out who's used to driving fords or vauxhalls? I have a 2001 Jetta, and it's in the door right in front of the little compartment. Did you try looking there? It's right next to the trunk release button. I'm sure it's probably in around the same spot on a Golf. What year is it? The '97 Passat we had didn't have a fuel lid handle, it simply unlocked with the doors, same goes for my 2010 Golf. As long as the doors are unlocked, try lightly pressing in on the rearward side of the cap and see if it pops open. 2000 passat a good first car for a 17 year old boy? And buy something that YOU can afford with money that YOU earned, not money your parents have given you.
And don't forget gas, insurance and license. You need to have a job with income to pay those recurring expenses. It's not just THE CAR. I'm 17, and I don't have a car because I never worked or earned any money. My parents told me that I need to. 900 for a tune up is not unheard of. The engines are installed in such a way that they must be "dropped" in order for the mechanic to access everything. I own a 2000 Passat. I had to replace my entire drivers side blinker housing about 6 months ago. 135. I shop around, and get many quotes before having work done on my car, but it is still always expensive. I had my water pump replaced at the same time I had my last tune up. VW Passat its holding excellent on the road, its car with very good stability. 71.95 for the part, and it took maybe two hours to do.
