One of my oldest friends is selling his 2002 VW Passat Station Wagon (GLX V6). He bought it new and has taken good care of it (I've known him for 30 years; he takes care of things). He has all of the car's records.
As it turns out, I'm in the market for a used car. The car drives beautifully. He is listing it at $6K. But a thorough pre-purchase inspection uncovered several problems, for which he is willing to take the price down. How can we find a fair value for the car? And should I buy this Volkswagen at all?
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posted by betsbillabong
on Jan 30, 2013 -
28 answers
Is there a way to deactivate the horn honk when locking a car with the key remote? Or some other trick to lock a VW Jetta without having the horn honk?
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posted by yarrow
on Aug 9, 2012 -
26 answers
Car Maintenance Filter: 100K 2000 VW Jetta - What should I expect at the 100K checkup?
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posted by xicana63
on Jul 1, 2012 -
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UsedCarFilter: Shopping for a small inexpensive hatchback, <$10k. Have a few models in mind, but looking for more info
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posted by photo guy
on Mar 9, 2012 -
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There is a Volkswagen Passat commercial I keep seeing lately with a song that sounds vaguely like a Budos Band song in the background, though I don't believe that's actually what it is.. but what is it?
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posted by zempf
on Jan 10, 2012 -
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Battery died in a Volkswagen Golf. New battery connected and now whenever the car door is opened the alarm goes off, which came as a shock because we didn't know the car had an alarm! Disconnecting a thin blue wire on the negative battery terminal disables the alarm but the car won't start -- dash lights come on, radio plays fine, but the engine doesn't even make a sound. Just dead. Presumably an immobiliser. Help!
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posted by humblepigeon
on Dec 13, 2011 -
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Yesterday I saw Fast Five. The car lists mentions none, but I clearly remember seeing the VW logo on the front of the cars on the final chase scene. Am I wrong?
posted by jgwong
on Jun 2, 2011 -
4 answers
I was driving up a mountain road today in my 2000 VW Golf GLS, when I ran over a rock that was about the size of a football and broke open my oil pan. I drove a little further down the road before my "check oil" light lit up and my engine started getting louder. When I had a chance to pull over and have a look under the car, I saw that the oil pan was busted and the remaining amount of my cars oil spewing out. (read on)
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posted by mtomanelli
on Mar 19, 2011 -
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I'm currently waiting to purchase a 2002 VW Golf Diesel with 307k miles on it. It has only had one owner, has been professionally maintained, has all maintenance records, and has all highway miles. The owner is asking at least $4k for the car is it a good deal?
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posted by mtomanelli
on Mar 9, 2011 -
28 answers
I ran my 2000 diesel VW Beetle out of gas. Before taking it to the mechanic, I want to see if I can fix the problem. I'm pretty sure nothing I do will screw it up worse than it already is.
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posted by cereselle
on Sep 19, 2010 -
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My air conditioning suddenly conked out on my 2002 Volkswagen Golf TDI (diesel). The mechanics at the dealership are having trouble finding the cause and I'm spending a lot of money on diagnostics, with no definitive end in sight. It's hot here in Toronto - help.
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posted by analog
on Aug 5, 2010 -
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My car was totaled, (totally not my fault) and I'm in the market for a newer car (yipee!). I was in a 2003 Mercury Sable and found it was too much car for me, now I'm leaning towards a coupe or smaller hatchback. Help me decide!
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posted by Advocate, I
on May 12, 2010 -
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Is $10,500 reasonable for a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta TDI? It's in very good condition and has 135,000 km. He'd be selling it certified and e-tested. The seller is asking $10,500. I countered with $9,500, and he came back with $10,000 not certified. How much does certification usually cost? Would I be wise just to go with what he's asking so everything's done?
posted by Joseppi
on Apr 15, 2010 -
20 answers
How can I get 91 octane gas in an area that seems to sell only 87/89/93? What sort of damage might I have caused to a new vehicle by filling it with 87 for a little while?
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posted by ish__
on Oct 22, 2009 -
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VolkswagenFilter: I'm going to be looking at a '99 VW Jetta (A4 body) in the next couple days and am wondering what, specifically, I should look for when I'm there.
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posted by dunkadunc
on Oct 7, 2009 -
14 answers
My 87 VW Jetta broke down, and none of the mechanics have the equipment to figure out what's wrong with it. What now?
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posted by ajarbaday
on Aug 18, 2009 -
14 answers
During the warranty period, we took are car in twice for what I assumed was a transmission problem. Both times they told us it we were crazy. Now I think the problem has rendered the car undriveable, but the warranty is expired. Are we screwed?
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posted by JeremiahBritt
on Apr 10, 2008 -
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I have a 2003 Jetta with around 75,000 miles. It is hot here, and I have been running the air conditioning nearly every day for the past month or two, and I have noticed some strange occurrences. First, if I am parked with the A/C running, even for a short amount of time, the car seems to vibrate rather forcefully. In addition, when I pull away from the parking spot, there is always a fairly large pool of water where my car was. Also, when I am driving fast, say 60-75 mph, and I change the speed of the A/C from high to low, there is a noticeable jerk in my acceleration. It is most unusual...
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posted by foxinthesnow
on Jul 30, 2007 -
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Where in Northern VA should I take my '03 VW Passat to get the thermostat replaced?
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posted by callmejay
on Jul 16, 2007 -
7 answers
Volkswagen, BMW, and now Fiat have all recently bought out "remakes" of some of their classic cars (Beatles, Morris Minis and Fiat 500s). All of these cars do nothing more than pay homage to the original, stealing some aesthetic design features, while creating an entirely new car. But how much would it cost, now, to manufature a Volkeswagen Beatle the way they were made in 1969?
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posted by Jimbob
on Apr 4, 2007 -
23 answers
I'm looking for recommendations for Volkswagen service and brake service in San Francisco.
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posted by kirkaracha
on Feb 23, 2007 -
9 answers
I want to buy a new car - specifically, a Volkswagen Multivan (called a Caravelle in the UK). I've seen lots of good advice for people in the USA but some of it's not applicable here, especially the stuff about finding out how much the dealer pays. How can I find this stuff out?
posted by Joe in Australia
on Dec 5, 2006 -
2 answers
I'm looking for tips and/or advice on buying a
used pre-loved 1960's Volkswagen Beetle.
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posted by cholly
on Oct 25, 2006 -
17 answers
What Volkswagen dealership (Besides Tracy in Hyannis) would be close to Cape Cod, MA and good choice to take my car to?
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posted by Andrea2880
on Jun 20, 2006 -
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What are your opinions of Volkswagen dealers near DC? Inside or immediately outside the beltway, please.
posted by exogenous
on Jun 7, 2006 -
7 answers
Last night on ABC news there was a guy with a VW beetle (silver) who put a wicked-huge wing on the back and claimed some ridiculously-high MPG figure. Alas, my google fu fails me. Why would this wing possibly work? They guy wasn't a tuner, AFAICT.
posted by Wild_Eep
on May 5, 2006 -
27 answers
Is there a place where I can download/watch Volkswagen New Beetle TV commercials of yore?
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posted by herrdoktor
on Dec 26, 2005 -
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Why do most European cars use lug BOLTS to secure a wheel to a car as opposed to lug NUTS as in most American and Japanese cars? Is there an advantage or disadvantage? I have a VW and recently had a heck of a time getting bolts to fit my aftermarket wheels...it seems that you can get all the nuts you want though in PepBoys... THANKS!
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posted by skyguy14
on Sep 4, 2005 -
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When I was younger I dreamed of weekends away (and longer) in an old VW camper (called a Kombi, here in OZ). A decade later and I have spouse, kids (4yro, 2yro and 1 on the way) and enough money to make it possible.
Good idea or not?
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posted by bystander
on May 8, 2005 -
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What do you all think of the 2004 Mini Cooper convertible? Specifically, in comparison to a 2004 mini beetle convertible, or a well-cared-for 2001/2002 Cabrio convertible (I don't think they made a convertible Cabrio after 2002)?
posted by luriete
on Apr 22, 2005 -
18 answers
We got a weird letter from our VW dealership in the mail yesterday, and I need help deciphering it. [mi]
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posted by Irontom
on Nov 18, 2004 -
16 answers
I've just moved out to san fran and feel like i need a convertible. found a sweet little
Karman Ghia for 5 grand. Has anybody had any experience with these good/bad/ugly?
oh, and how long has ask metafilter been here? (pretty damn cool)
posted by NGnerd
on Dec 10, 2003 -
14 answers
