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Q: Does a sunroof come standard on a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo?

A: Yes, both versions of the 2004 New Beetle coupe came with a moon roof/sunroof as standard equipment (GLS turbo or Turbo "S" model), in the USA market.

Q: What is the gas mileage for a 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S?
It has an automatic transmission and takes Premium gas.

A: It looks like about 23 mpg average, 21 city and 28 hwy.

See sources.

Q: 2003 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Water pump?
I have a 2003 vw ^^ i belive its the 1.8 its 5 speed standard.. its overheating there is no leak, there is no flow back into the resevior for the antifreeze... i beleive its the water pump.. the fans turn on so its not the thermostat.. How do i fix this the easiest way myself..

please no stupid answers like take it to a shop or your ******* or something stupid.

any help however is great!

A: Could still be the thermostat. The thermostat has nothing to do with the fans those would be relays. The T-stat is a small metal disc in the coolant line if it sticks it can cause your car to run hot in the summer or possibly stop your heater from working in colder weather. I have never experienced a water pump go out that did not leak severely but that may only be my experience.

Q: Should I buy a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle GLS Turbo?
I'm looking at buying a used one for my first car.
My mom says it cost a lot to repair VW's..is that true?
If anybody knows if it's a good car or not or has some experience with them I would appreciate it. Thanks!

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Q: Could a Turbo Volkswagen Beetle beat a Mustang GT?

A: You could chip / re-program the ECM for $500 and it would smoke a STOCK mustang.

Now a pumped mustang would beat a pumped beetle.

Q: Volkswagen New Beetle VR6 Turbo?
Do they make a special tuned 6 cylinder New Beetle with a turbo? If there is, what is the model? Also what are the estimated HP/ Torque specs?

A: No - there is no VR6 turbo - in North America all 2007 Beetles have the normally aspirated. 2.5L five - although there have been turbo 4's (1.8) in previous years.

I don't believe VW has ever had either a VR6 in the New Beetle or a turbo VR6 in any car - at least not in North America.

Q: How much should a timing belt replacement cost on a 2000 VW Beetle?
I have a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle TDI (turbo diesel) in need of a new timing belt and tensioner. Parts and labor, how much should this maintenance cost me (at a repair shop -- not a VW dealership)?

A: i work for a VW dealer in California, beetles are cramped at the same time you do the timing belt you should also do the water pump because you dont have to repay for labor even at dealer rates with coolant, the belt and water pump this rarely works out at over 550 the tensioner is the single most expensive part not doing the timing belt at every 60k miles for a manual transmission and 40k miles for a automatic can lead to very expensive repairs, if the belt brakes or tensioner fails. i would recommend taking it to the dealer simply because they do this work every day and are familiar with the cam timing and injection pump timing

Q: What year did Volkswagen stop importing the New Beetle Diesel Turbos?
I know you cannot get them for 2007. I am interested in purchasing a used one but cannot seem to find the last year they were made?

A: You'll have a difficult time finding one; last of TDI in anything was 2006... and they weren't sold new in several states due to emissions issues, especially in California. I'm not sure where you reside, but in California where I'm located, the only TDI's we saw were cars imported from other states, bought mainly on the Web. Because of the demand for them in California (at least), prices were very high and the maintenance costs eat up the savings you have in fuel. All Diesels must use a special synthetic oil approved by VW; its made by Castrol, but we couldn't get it from the local Castrol distributor; we were forced to buy it from VW (the Castrol oil says approved for Mercedes Benz, Audi, VW and BMW products especially diesel vehicles, regular Castrol Synthetic does not say that on the label). Timing belt replacement is also far more often with the Diesel, fuel filter replacement (none required for gas vehicles), check engine lights were a frequent problem for us on the TDI's also and until recently, in California at least, diesel fuel was more expensive than premium fuel. You may want to wait until the 2008 models come out, its supposed to be a 50 state car.. (but given the VW history, it probably won't be out on time!). Hope this helps, a car nut.

Q: I have a 2001 volkswagen beetle. The hood light stays on all the time and a fan stays on.?
It will run down battery if you don't disconnect fuse @180 on battery fuse box. Please Help!! Its a 1.8 turbo.

A: HI, Those two items are grounded for some reason.They may have pinched wires to ground some where on the car.Try and trace these wires to a place where they meet each other and continue to trace if possible.You may luck out and find the problem.Good Luck

Q: a 4 cylinder turbo manual good?
is a volkswagen beetle 4cylinder turbo that is manual better on gas than an automatic turbo?
i am such a girly girl and i think they are so cute. iv heard people say everything had gone wrong with theirs and some say nothing has gone wrong. i think its how you drive it and take care of it.

A: yes in theory you can get better MPG buy having a manual
it depends on how well you can drive it and how low you can keep the RPMS of the motor as low as possible

but as soon as the turbo spools up and you increase the boost your mpg will drop a desent amount

and dont listen to anyone who hates on the beetle i think they are well made cars that have great engineering made by the germans

hope this helps out

Q: Is a Volkswagen Beetle a chick car?
I'm thinking of buying the 1.8 turbo version. I plan on buying it for performance and putting a nice body kit on it. What do you think of them? Are they a chick car or both a mans car?

A: yes, they are aimed at the female market
but hey if you like it you like it, its YOUR car so you shouldn't let anyone define your tastes for you.

If you dont like the style, they have the same engine for the bug, the jetta and the golf, so look into the jetta if your looking for a sedan, and look into the golf/rabbit if your looking for a hatcback
They're ALL great cars, i LOVE vdubs myself.
Me and my jetta are inseperatable, despite the fact that people think its a girl car, you'll show them off when you pass them at a stop sign and watch them crash in your rearview mirror =D

Q: Can I use E10 gasoline in my 2002 Volkswagen Beetle?
I have a 2002 VW Beetle (standard, not turbo). The instruction manual says to use regular unleaded gasoline only. I would like to use 10% ethanol gasoline for both economic and environmental reasons, though I don't want to risk damage to my engine. Is there a valid reason for me to be concerned about this? Some people have told me that it wouldn't hurt, and some said it could do damage. Can anyone give me a straight-forward answer?

A: Yes you can. Many US cities have been selling RFG (reformulated gasoline) since the mid 90's. RFG is 85-90% RBOB (basically pure gasoline) and 10-15% ethanol. This gives the gasoline 2% oxygen by weight. The fuels companies are also allowed to use MTBE, but the government has removed liability protection and all gasoline companies are now using ethanol. The oxygen helps the gasoline burn cleaner so that those cities can meet EPA Clean Air Act standards. Your car was manufactured to deal with both of those fuels (the MTBE or ethanol), so you will have no issue.

See the link below for RFG info from the EPA. Happy motoring!!

EDIT: If Louis had followed his own links, he'd have found it's not just about wearout parts, he'd have found this about Flex Fuels in conventional gasoline cars:

http://www.e85fuel.com/e85101/faqs/conversion.php

...there is only one converstion certified by the EPA for FLEET USE ONLY that meet the standards to maintain clean exhaust emissions. Technically speaking, converting a vehicle that was designed to operate on unleaded gasoline only to operate on another form of fuel is a violation of the federal law and the offender may be subject to significant penalties. Flex Fuel U.S. has obtained this conversion system for fleets. More information can be found at http://flexfuelus.com/.

The differences in fuel injector size, air-fuel ratio, PCM calibrations, material composition of the fuel lines, pumps and tanks are just a few of the components that contribute to making an E85 conversion extremely complex. It is our understanding that at least one company is working to obtain EPA certification. We will monitor the situation closely, understanding the certification process can be time consuming, difficult and expensive.

Q: Where is the alternator on a 2004 Beetle?
Where is the alternator found on a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (2L Engine - non-turbo)?

A: if you don't see it at the end of the "V" belt then you do not know what one looks like (even if it came out and bit ya. End of Discussion

Q: waterpump and timing belt on a vw beetle turbo...?
I am going to purchase a 1999 vw beetle turbo. The car has been taken care of really well and is a one owner vehicle since it was bought brand new. It has 106,000 miles on it so when I get it Im going to have the timing belt and water pump replaced. If I remember right the mechanic from volkswagen quoted me $687.00 to do both. To me this sounds low since everyone says that vw repairs and maintanence is outrageous so now Im second guessing whether I heard him right. I tell other ppl this price and they said well they are expensive and that sounds high so yeah that sounds right. So If anyone knows if this price sounds right help me out and 10 points to the best answer.

A: Honestly that sounds about right-depending on the mechanic. I recently had those same things replaced on a very different car-on a Ford. The parts were around $150 and then i paid a friend like around $100-150 to put them on for me. So i spent around $300. I imagine if you go to a actual automotive service center it would be twice that amount-thus $600 would be about right.

If i were you though i would try to find a qualified mechanic who does this kind of work at home. You will save allot of money that way.

Q: How many miles do the new Volkswagen Beetles typically last?
I am considering purchasing a used 2000 VW beetle with 100,000 miles on it. The car has been recently refurbished by its one owner, has mostly freeway miles and a turbo engine. Do you think it's a wise purchase? Or will the thing conk out soon?

A: i had the same delima with a 2002 beetle 2.0 and after taking it to the vw dealer they charge like 40 buck and seeing the matinece record i bought it ive had it about two monts now and have put about 5k on it i love it and if or when it makes it to 250k i will buy a new one great car