Off topic : of course ,anybody advise on purchasing a vw golf, Please comment on ad Options

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Im buying a new car for my grandma

Her 1996 toyota tercel cannot pass smog

And it leaks oil, shocks are blown ,interior is crap etc

So any suggestions on what is a good replacement

Car will never be driven on freeways . And see extremely little use in general

This golf seemed great , small like a tercel but i know nothing
About water pumping modern volks wagens

So thought id check here 1st

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Maybe I am the exception

But our 07 Jetta 2.5 has been hands down the most reliable car I have ever owned. It now has almost 130k miles (bought new) and I have only fixed 3 issues (myself, of course, so cost is parts):

1. Air Recirculation Flap Motor - $100
2. Crankshaft Position Sensor - $100
3. Auto Trans Valve Body - $800

The trans valve body (slip - bang shift) is a known issue - thanks to VWs recommendation of "lifetime trans fluid". yeah. nope. fool me once. all gone now.

Aside from routine maintenance/care (by the book) - that really is ALL!
Very refreshing compared to my LR3 haha - now THAT is a labor of love.

So not all water pumpers are bad!

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Maybe I am the exception

But our 07 Jetta 2.5 has been hands down the most reliable car I have ever owned. It now has almost 130k miles (bought new) and I have only fixed 3 issues (myself, of course, so cost is parts):

1. Air Recirculation Flap Motor - $100
2. Crankshaft Position Sensor - $100
3. Auto Trans Valve Body - $800

The trans valve body (slip - bang shift) is a known issue - thanks to VWs recommendation of "lifetime trans fluid". yeah. nope. fool me once. all gone now.

Aside from routine maintenance/care (by the book) - that really is ALL!
Very refreshing compared to my LR3 haha - now THAT is a labor of love.

So not all water pumpers are bad!

Truth be told automatic transmission s
Scare the s#it outta me

The term that comes to mind is
Second s from diaster

But thats the cards ive been dealt

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Truth be told automatic transmission s
Scare the s#it outta me

The term that comes to mind is
Second s from diaster

But thats the cards ive been dealt

I will always be a Manual Trans guy - have only ever owned manuals (except the LR3 and Gwagen that didn't come in stick) but my cars are gone an I inherited her jetta.
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but alas my wife can't drive stick (i tried teaching her - ack)
first time in my life i have NOT had at least 1 manual!

point being - some autos can be bulletproof - with care!
CHANGE THE FLUID EVERY 30k-50k (regardless of what the book says)

looking forward to getting a 914 (someday) to take me back tho!
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