The STS is gone and I'm out almost $6K....

[ELDO GUY]

Ha, your problems are just begining ,my wife traded in her Eldo For New beetle !!! Better buy the extended warranty !!!!!!! and schedule appointments ahead of time, Id recommend about every 4 weeks. If the warranty runs out you better be able to repair it your self because you can't afford this car. Current rates per hour at a vw dealer in Chicago are $129.00/hr and parts are unbelievable $100 for an iginition switch . Water pump only lasts 30k no more ,we needed a new cpu at 6k 3rd recall for a brake light switch replaced 2x before 23.00 a gal for anti freeze. Buy a caddy its waycheaper .

[Ranger]

German engineering! That can't be.

[Lebowski]

Originally Posted by Necrosan

Heh, who wants to bet he has that $6000 in a loan, also?

The car was paid for. The reason I bought a Beetle with a stick is because I was tired of driving a 2 ton old man's car that got 9 mpg and I enjoy driving a stick. I'll get another big car with an automatic when I'm an old man like Kozloski....

[Lebowski]

Originally Posted by Ranger

German engineering! That can't be.

The Beetle is built by our amigos south of the border....

[Ranger]

But designed With "German engineering". The Amigo's simply put the pieces together for $1/Hr.

[STSS]

Originally Posted by Lebowski

The reason I bought a Beetle with a stick is because I was tired of driving a 2 ton old man's car that got 9 mpg and I enjoy driving a stick.

I'll race your "bug" with my "2 ton old man's car" any day.

And I think just about any car guy can agree, driving a stick can be quite enjoyable, when its in something fun to drive!

Who wants to drive a beetle with a stick?

Wait, who wants to drive a beetle at all?

[ryannel2003]

If you didn't like driving a two ton old mans car, why did you buy it? From what I read, you begged your wife for the car. Also, doing homework is important for anything, especially cars. I'm sure had you known about this problem, you would have ended up with 2000+ and been happy as a clam and wouldn't be driving a Beetle.

A friend of mine had one, and she said it was running her parents poor. She ended up trading for a Hyundai Santa Fe.

[STSS]

I did my research and I love my 01... atleast 10 WOTs daily, and running stong at 130k

[Lebowski]

Originally Posted by STSS

:

I'll bet your Caddy is real popular with all your boyfriends at the bar on Saturday nights....

[ted tcb]

Originally Posted by Lebowski

I was tired of driving a 2 ton old man's car

But .... but ... you now own a chick's car!!


All kidding aside, I hope you enjoy your Beetle.
I do like their blue instrumentation lighting.
Just make sure you drive it till the wheels fall off.
Most non VW dealers turn away from Bug's on trade ...
they were a niche vehicle with very poor appeal, much like
a PT Cruiser.
Having said that, you got into the Bug for a pretty low price ...
it its only worth $3k on trade next year, you've only lost a few
thousand dollars at most.
Enjoy.

[eyekandyboats.inc]

did you get the Vw flower to put on the dash... it will go good with you , i can see it now.
are the winny the pooh seat covers included or did you pay extra?
LOL
beetle= Ghey.
Cadillac= awesome ness, plus there is more room to have sex in the back... hell i bet its easier having sex on one seat in the Cadillac then all the seats down in the V dub.

[ted tcb]

Originally Posted by 97EldoCoupe

So how many engines will have the original honing marks and very little wear on the cylinder walls after 200,000 miles? It was almost unheard of until the Northstar... the Buick 3.8 liter V6 and the Olds small block V8 are the only other two engines that I respect for their reliability.".

I agree the N* is a robust motor, as it the 3.8 Buick motor. I've owned many examples of both, although the intake manifold gasket/Dexcool combo was a recipe for disaster ... mine went at the usual 60k. (LeSabre).

There are plenty of decent motors out their. The VQ engine in my 98 Maxima should go to 300k without any issues ... and the 4.0L in my LS400 is likely stronger. Change the t-belt, w-pump,and tensioners, and these
motors will often outlive the rest of the car.

I drive old cars, and experience has taught me that regular maintenance
is far more important than pedigree or country of origin.

[97EldoCoupe]

Yup the N*, Buick 3.8, Olds 307/403 are the ones I've owned, I'm sure there are many others. 80's small block Chevs were great motors too- 305s had their wooden camshafts, and the rings/cylinders would wear out after 150,000 miles but they were still good motors. Cams/lifters are replaceable. The Vortec small blocks last darn near forever.

Old cars are the best way to save money for anyone who understands basic maintenance and doesn't mind turning a wrench on the odd weekend.

[CadillacSTS2003]

meh
no great loss here
let him complain
should of done some research before buying
sounds like he did worlds of it before he bought his wonderful new chick car...
paint it black and white and but geek squad decals on it, at least then as a male it wouldnt be AS embarrassing
you could claim its a company car and you werent stupid enough to buy that hunk of shyt...

[cadillacmike68]

9 MPG??? WTF?? My 2000 ElDorado (convertible) gets 28-30 MPG at 75-80 miles per hour on the interstate. Sure it has a modest leak - no drops on the garage floor since i tightened up the pan bolts, but still some oil along the bottom the pan. I blast it wide open occasionally to keep it clean and keep the oil level filled. I has never overheated and has 115,000 miles on it. I'll miss it dearly next year while suffering in AF.

PS i used to have a 92 LeSabre, with the 3800. Took that car to 175,000 miles and it never burned or leaked oil. That engine was great!

My Fleetwood's gone though, I crashed it and it it was declared a total loss by the ins company. I don't have time to make a project rebild so i took the pittance and will get another when i get back next year. I'll be looking for a 95 or 96.