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b. an automatic selects the gears for the driving conditions if the engine starts straining it drops down a gear. In manual you have to keep an eye on the tachometer and know the engine rev limits. if the engine is doing 2000 rev in 5th and you step on the gas it's not going to do anything. You have to drop down into 4th or 3rd to get higher revs to get abit more power for acceleration
It also depends on the engine, if is has a turbo or not, or if it's a diesel. I know it may sound complicated but a little research can save you heartache later on. If the salesman is pressuring you to buy the car tell him to forget it, he'll be following you out the door dropping the price.
c. engines do need a break in period, read the handbook, if in doubt ask to read the hand book before you buy.
Anyone know if this has changed?
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Take Care !!!! O Cakici
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I am wondering if you can share how much you paid for your Golf. I notice the TMV is only $100 below MSRP and I got carsdirect quote of about $200 below MSRP. Is it the norm? Is it the best one can do?
While you're waiting for feedback from VW Golf owners, I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents. As it has been explained to me, TMV may not necessarily reflect the absolute best price, but it helps you to negatiate a "fair price" based on the average price that other people have paid for a particular vehicle in your region. Considering those factors, it may be a matter of putting on your running shoes to find out what the absolute "best price" is in your local market. You can read more about how Edmunds' calculates their TMV here.
Btw, I've found that even if you can't budge much below msrp, there are often other ways you can still negotiate... with accessories and financing for example. Also, I believe VW is offering some special financing incentives on the 2002 Golf. Here's a direct link to Edmunds' Incentives and Rebates so you can see what's available in your area. Good luck and please keep us posted on your purchase.
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I have a 1999 "New" Golf. I love it. I've been pretty happy with the service at my dealership up til now. For my 50K service I was told I need a new Air Flow Meter. Of course it's out of warranty and cost me $350 plus labor... ouch!
Normally I feel pretty good after a service, but this time I feel like I was screwed. The car was working fine.
Anyone ever had trouble with this Air Flow Meter. (Also called an Air Flow Sensor)
Was I a fool to pay for this?????
Thanks in advance
Arnie
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VWoA has compensated many owners of cars out of warranty for the total or a portion of the cost for repair of MAFs. Contact VWoA both by phone and in writing and request that they cover all or a portion of the cost for this repair. It is a well known defect.
There are a couple of TSBs on MAF but I do not have access to them as VW now charges for TSBs and they used to be available on internet.
http://www.alldata.com/TSB/62/99621184.html
To everyone- Also, with Edmund's new Maintenance Guide you can look for TSB's and recalls for just about any vehicle from 1990 to present. Hope this is helpful. And now back to the subject of the VW Golf. Happy Motoring!
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0411 - SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM INCORRECT FLOW DETECTED - STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
Do you think this means that is just an "error light" and the sensor was really fine????
I'm going to contact VWoA tomorrow. Any suggestions on how to go about talking to them? I thought I'd start with the phone number for "Customer Care."
Thank you ALL again so much! I feel have a support group behind me as I make my calls.
Arnie
The auto is quick from 0-40 (better than 5 speed IMHO) and then from 40 and up the 5 speed has the advantage. The throttle is drive by wire and once you get used to it the TDI is great in stop and go traffic. Lots of torque.
As far as noise it is most noticable at idle and at highway speeds I can not tell I am driving a diesel. Could even be quieter than gas motor.
Initial cost is higher for the diesel but if you keep the car for a significant amount of time the cost is recouped and more. For 2002 the timing belt change interval is 80,000 miles compared to 40,000 for auto and 60,000 for manual on the 2001's. This eliminates a significant cost that was previously a negative for choosing an auto trans TDI. The timing belt is an improved part for 2002 TDI's and 2001 TDI's with engine numbers ALH 500,000 and up.
When I scanned the car with the VAG tool, it said "bank 1 error (some number) system too rich". When I would reve the engine, the car would backfire and there was also major hesitation.
One more thing, the problem with bad MAFs is that the sensor doesn't read the correct amount of air volume, thus it sends the wrong reading to the chip, and the chip determines how much fuel to send into the engine. In my case, the MAF was reading too much air and the chip was compensating by sending a lot of fuel, which caused my backfires and is also the reason why smoke was coming out of my exhaust.
Phew. Hope that helped! Be sure not to drive around too long on a bad MAF, as with backfiring you are wearing your catalytic converter pretty badly!
- Anthony
NorwayGolf---What kind of highway mpgs are you getting and what has your oil consumption been like? I heard that the 2.0 is an oil burner? True or false?
Anyone get a price on the 02 extended warranties now that the base warranty has changed?
Also, when is the next Golf redesign coming?
JSKHO---As to the "upgrade fuel"...I mean higher octane for the turbo.
Thanks all.
Expect a redesign on the MK4 platform (current Golf) in 2005. The new Golf will appear in Germany in 2003 and in the past the US has received new designs 2 years after Europe. Also remember that all Golf, Jetta and New Beetle for US market are made in either Brazil or Mexico. Except for the Jetta Wagon which is made in Germany. Very easy for VW to continue the current design in North America and have new design in Europe.
I just called and spoke to VWoA about the bad MAF on my 99.5 Golf. The dealership originally told me a new one is $350 plus installation. The VWoA rep. gave me a 'ticket' number, told me I would be contacted in the next 24 hours... FIVE minutes later, another rep. calls back to tell me that they will take care of 100% parts and labor.... even told me who to speak with at my local dealership. I have an appointment for TOMORROW morning to get it replaced!!! Now THAT is service my friends
I highly suggest anyone with a bad MAF on his or her MKIV, call 1.800.822.8987 and get it taken care of ASAP.... it sounds like there may be a recall on these soon.
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VWoA is coming around on the MAFs, they seem to be replacing them oustide of warranty. Lots of posts in my forum about that.
- Anthony
Hope this has been helpful to you.
Diesels are exempt from testing in New York.
Even the VW dealers have lied and said that TDI can not be registered.
For the last time, there is no limit to registrations, the limits are how many TDI are sold by dealers in NY.
message to mpgman- I respect your opinion in several areas (I changed my mind about Hyundai Elantra GT) but I think you are getting bad information from the VW dealers (if this is where you are getting the info.). I do not think VW dealers are maliciously misdirecting customers but likely are ignorant or uncaring of the facts. Then again some dealers are excellent but my experience has found them few and far in between in the case of VW.
As to the Elantra, I am in for my 15,000 mile servicing, which the dealer threw in as part of the deal. I mentioned that I had noticed some oil on the garage floor. They called and told me a CV joint needed replacement. They are replacing both of them and aligning the front end under warranty. I had rented a car to have wheels for the day. The parts had to be overnighted. The dealer told me to keep the rental for another day and give them the rental bill for both days. Other than being annoyed about the CV joint, can't argue with the service. Otherwise, the car is great.
No the vent symbols do not illuminate. Is it imortant to have them illuminate?
I am considering purchasing a chip for my 99 Golf 2.0. Does anyone know which is better the Neuspeed or Autothority? Thanks
In particular, you may find some helpful information in Part 6: Closing the deal. Good luck and please keep us posted.
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Also I have looked all around for for a cheap price.. and cheapest is $200 for the changer and $75 for the adapter! if anyone knows of a site or store that is cheaper please let me know-!
Thanks alot