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Mr.Misty
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Since theres a Subaru owners thread, why not make one for Volkswagen owners/fans

Post a pic of your VW or what model you've got

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I search barred it and couldn't find anything like this

GO!
Apr 14 2012 6:20PM
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kvan
Posts: 3083 - Karma: 1,209
I have an 03 Golf and Its an excellent ride. Performs well in the snow, great gas mileage, somewhat easy to maintain not too many huge mechanical issues, and mad fun to drive around.

However the biggest downside is that I have found it to consume engine oil incredibly fast and every 500-1000 miles or so I have to constantly top it off. I did some research on this and supposedly this is a common problem with early 2000 Golf/Gti models. During manufacturing VW installed the piston rings backwards or some shit and that is the origin to the problem. If it was still under factory warranty I could get this taken care of which it obviously isnt since I bought it used and the cost to fix it would be way too expensive. Kind of confused to why they didnt do a recall but whatever. Mine still runs like a champ.

Anyone else who owns an early 2000 golf have similar issues?
Apr 18 2012 10:24PM
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wintersway
Posts: 5115 - Karma: 128
2003 golf gls, just changed the oil at almost 5k miles and it was still reading a good level every time I checked it since 3k. what model golf is it?

also wondering what you're getting for mileage. im getting 26-29, mainly backroads/city and I haven't gotten my tires swapped yet.


Apr 18 2012 11:06PM
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kvan
Posts: 3083 - Karma: 1,209
Mine is a gls as well. Do you experience similar issues with oil consumption?

I get around 30 mpg and drive almost always backroads
Apr 18 2012 11:15PM
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JayDope
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well its basically a vw...my 08 s-line 2.0t a4 6mt, intake and tsi diverter valve, going to chip it this summer with unitronic, and catback exhaust, getting the better kmd tuning cam follower installed very soon, and tsi coil packs Click for larger image
Apr 18 2012 11:18PM
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no_steeze
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the allroad is one of the greatest cars ever
Apr 19 2012 1:38AM
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rommo
Posts: 103 - Karma: 143
put the stock break lights back in. murdered out is so gay
Apr 19 2012 1:50AM
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CrotchKiller
Posts: 9037 - Karma: 6,940
I loved my VW's. I love most VW's. Im not a fan boy, i know that there are far better cars.
rust got to this one
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and sold this bitch basket for college money
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Apr 19 2012 1:57AM
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BNik
Posts: 543 - Karma: 268
I love my Volkswagens.
89 Golf..fresh
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2000 Audi a6 wagon my daily.
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Apr 19 2012 3:18AM
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CrotchKiller
Posts: 9037 - Karma: 6,940
third picture is totally up on the ears. why have i not seen that perfect mk2 around town?
Apr 19 2012 4:03AM
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wintersway
Posts: 5115 - Karma: 128
nope, never had to top it off at any point in those 5k miles between oil changes. those were also the first 5k i put on it so it may just be a matter of time though (it only has 58k on it as well, once again, could be a matter of time)
Apr 19 2012 3:46PM
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cubber
Posts: 1933 - Karma: 638
I got a 98 golf 1.8 in october, replaced some stuff and tuned it in a little, so i qualify:

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It's rough, but I'm playing with some new paint equipment and learning some bodywork, taking out some hail damage and stuff, dunno if I'll get into mods or not, more of a truck guy (body swap, dodge dakota onto old power ram is in my binoculars)

also, here's a pic message i recently received of a squirrel getting quality time

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Apr 19 2012 5:30PM
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Timmy.
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Apr 22 2012 10:12AM
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charmander
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Apr 22 2012 10:26AM
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WikiWiki
Posts: 5584 - Karma: 426
ohhhhhhh- I want one

I met a guy in florida with one- bored out high compression- 300 hp and apparently it ran 9's thing was insane
Apr 22 2012 12:27PM
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charmander
Posts: 10636 - Karma: 372
yeah theyre pretty sweet, my dads cousin built it in 64 or 65, has less than 15k miles on it.
Apr 22 2012 3:14PM
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Pool.
Posts: 2820 - Karma: 662
i was planning on taking them off soon because theyre just vinyl and are starting to peel
Apr 22 2012 3:16PM
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rommo
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good choice!
Apr 22 2012 3:48PM
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errrka
Posts: 2261 - Karma: 6,058
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'94 Jetta III GL
Almost 200,000 miles, no reverse and half a windshield wiper, but hey, I got the brakes, power steering, and exhaust leak in the car fixed
winning
Apr 22 2012 4:05PM
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stokedelic
Posts: 1481 - Karma: 3,134
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my girl :) shes a mk2 vr6 swap and she was quick. the car next to mine is a mk4 jetta wagon and that thing is sick too. both cars no longer owned by the owners in the picture sadly, and man i wish i never let her go. hopefully picking up a e30 or another dub soon, hopefully a rrado.
Apr 22 2012 4:23PM
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stokedelic
Posts: 1481 - Karma: 3,134
for those who know what im saying,
mk3 cluster and transmission, mk3 vr6, original bbs rm's (15" and a bitch to find tires for), borla exhaust that made her sound like a fiesty wookie,
Apr 22 2012 4:26PM
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RileyZap
Posts: 420 - Karma: 27
So much butt hurt
Apr 22 2012 4:56PM
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Chaunceyskis
Posts: 2197 - Karma: 346
Haters can Hate
This is my favorite ride of all time




Apr 22 2012 5:15PM
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jibmeisterflex
Posts: 719 - Karma: 63
Is it yours? If so props! Thats sweet
Apr 22 2012 5:42PM
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m-tang
Posts: 340 - Karma: 97

Yeah dude! Call me a dirty hippie but I was a microbus so bad. Mini fridge, water bed, you'd be set

Apr 22 2012 5:59PM
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Chaunceyskis
Posts: 2197 - Karma: 346
yes indeed it is mine
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Apr 22 2012 6:01PM
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jibmeisterflex
Posts: 719 - Karma: 63
Take that shit to the hill and sleep in it do you have a bed in it?
Apr 22 2012 6:03PM
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Chaunceyskis
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It's open in the back but there's no bed
Apr 22 2012 6:23PM
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Chaunceyskis
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drivin the van

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Apr 22 2012 6:47PM
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Mr.Misty
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Who could hate this beauty? Ive always wanted a vw bus!
Apr 22 2012 11:48PM
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I_liketobutter
Posts: 2664 - Karma: 997
so much hate for vw's...i just like them, they aren't the best but I enjoy them.

here's my 97' w/ 187k right now. thing is a machine, perfect ski and bike car, has plenty of power to rip up and down mtn passes (why outbacks can suck in the mtns). used to have side exit exhaust in front of the drivers side rear tire. then it just got ridiculous/old and went more traditional.

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Apr 23 2012 12:07AM
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Timmy.
Posts: 507 - Karma: 22
gettin raceland ultimos for my gti in a few weeks, any one have them? i think im probably gonna lower it like 2.5 inches so its not to low but might go more, and any suggestions on exhaust
Apr 25 2012 8:47PM
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Sherlock_Holmes
Posts: 280 - Karma: 48
racelands are solid. and as far as exhaust goes, find a local performance auto shop to do it for you in a legit way, mandrel bent and nothing but pipe if you can get away with it, and any magnaflow muffler will do.

thank me later.
Apr 26 2012 3:58AM
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CrotchKiller
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thats what i had on my jetta, they are not the best coilover but they get the job done at a cheap price

Apr 26 2012 8:40AM
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mophead
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THE GYPSY KILLER.
Apr 26 2012 11:46AM
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BravoWhiskey5280
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This is my buddies GTI. I usually am not a fan of VW, but this thing fucking rips and is sooo much fun to drive.

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Apr 26 2012 1:36PM
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cubber
Posts: 1933 - Karma: 638
now my engine is stuttering like its out of gas, (as of last week). i put seafoam in there with a fresh tank, cause i think an injector is plugged. no change yet. code says fuel mix too lean/rich, wut make up your mind. any similar occurences?
Apr 26 2012 2:16PM
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jibmeisterflex
Posts: 719 - Karma: 63
That's fucking boss
Apr 26 2012 3:11PM
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word.is.bond.
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speaking of buses

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not mine, just a really cool wallpaper

Apr 26 2012 3:11PM
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Bill.Nye
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When I was a kid my family had a 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon Carat

Shit was so cash, I wish I had it.

(not mine but here's a pic)

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The inside had this fold up table plus the bench seat folded into a queen bed

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Riding in the backwards seats was awesome.
Apr 26 2012 3:18PM
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Timmy.
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Apr 27 2012 8:22PM
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janetSkis
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id go with red interior lights, other than that B+/A-
Apr 27 2012 9:08PM
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Timmy.
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these lights are any color i want em to be, the just happened to be on green when i took the photo, they were cycling through all colors... theres different modes n shit
Apr 27 2012 10:56PM
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Timmy.
Posts: 507 - Karma: 22

volkswagen cult? i think yes

https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/cult/home/id/5346/t/Volkswagen/
May 1 2012 8:27AM
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Bahamamama
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maybe gonna buy one of these for my first car  :D
May 1 2012 10:12AM
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jibmeisterflex
Posts: 719 - Karma: 63
The standard golf or gti assuming not r32
May 1 2012 6:08PM
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Bahamamama
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gti, cant afford an r32 cause its 25000$, but an decent gti you cant get with 6000$
May 2 2012 2:14AM
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Timmy.
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go for 03 or 02 gti, mines an 04 got it for 6500
May 5 2012 9:04PM
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jibmeisterflex
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that will be a sick first car! dont drive like a retard though, know your limits. sorry i sound like my mom haha
May 20 2012 8:36PM
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ganja_enthusiast
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so sick. what year?
May 20 2012 8:56PM
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The_Beekeeper
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I got really excited for a second, then I realized it wasn't yours
Jun 5 2012 9:59PM
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