# Buying/Selling **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=36 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 37 --- ## [A new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-car/39506)
**Author:** [@teacherlady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teacherlady)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2009, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-car/39506 "2009-11-21T01:36:57Z")
I need some new-to-me car buying advice! I commute about 20 mile each day, and I travel a lot--I may drive 4-5 hours away from home twice a month or more. I want a reliable car with decent gas mileage that's not too exp… --- ## [Off-road, no SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/off-road-no-suv/39161)
**Author:** [@swax55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swax55)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2009, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/off-road-no-suv/39161 "2009-11-14T20:45:10Z")
I live in the southwest where there are local dirt roads and mountains. Should I stick with my trusty "04" VW new beetle or get a more "off road" car. I don't need or want a big SUV because I rarely have passengers. Than… --- ## [Transmission problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem/39410)
**Author:** [@drachir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drachir)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2009, 11:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problem/39410 "2009-11-13T11:01:19Z")
My VW BUG (2004) is lurching, hard to shift and the transmissions will sometimes not shift. A private mechanic and the dealer says it needs a new transmission. The car has 54,000 miles on it. They are asking $4,000 for … --- ## [New Car Purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-purchase/39374)
**Author:** [@LeeAnne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LeeAnne)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2009, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-purchase/39374 "2009-11-13T01:25:38Z")
I need a reliable, fuel-efficient, cute new car for less than $25,000. What should I get? --- ## [98 VW Bug stopped running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-vw-bug-stopped-running/39322)
**Author:** [@VWSBUGME](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VWSBUGME)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2009, 10:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-vw-bug-stopped-running/39322 "2009-11-11T10:52:20Z")
I have a '98 VW bug with less than 60,000 miles. About 6 months ago it began stalling while I was driving and now it does NOT even start. I have had everything fixed (over $2000 worth of work) EXCEPT now it will not even… --- ## [Randomly blinking oil light on bug](https://community.cartalk.com/t/randomly-blinking-oil-light-on-bug/36624)
**Author:** [@eakabug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eakabug)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2009, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/randomly-blinking-oil-light-on-bug/36624 "2009-11-02T18:22:57Z")
I have a 2000 VW Beetle. The check engine light came on in June and I immediately took it for repair. The shop ran diagnostics and could find nothing wrong. But I did pay them for an oil change, so they were gracious an… --- ## [Safe to buy Used Rental Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-to-buy-used-rental-cars/7343)
**Author:** [@TotalLossT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TotalLossT)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2009, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safe-to-buy-used-rental-cars/7343 "2009-10-30T12:32:47Z")
Thinking of buying from Enterprise Car Sales. Obviously, some of these cars are USED RENTAL VEHICLES. They offer nice warranties and certifications.. What's your take on these cars?? --- ## [Buying An Old Mercedes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-an-old-mercedes/38526)
**Author:** [@jeffzekas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffzekas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2009, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-an-old-mercedes/38526 "2009-10-24T15:06:51Z")
Okay, I know benzman already posted on this long ago, but I couldn't find his comments! I have gotten the urge to buy an old Mercedes Benz- which to buy? I was told "After 1994, they were built by bean counters, not engi… --- ## [Radio Code 2001 VW Bettle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-code-2001-vw-bettle/38481)
**Author:** [@deerlake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deerlake)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-code-2001-vw-bettle/38481 "2009-10-23T11:32:26Z")
where do ypu find the radio code for a VW bettle? --- ## [The Beetle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-beetle/38264)
**Author:** [@emily14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emily14)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2009, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-beetle/38264 "2009-10-19T01:29:03Z")
I have always wanted a beetle as my first car! my dad says they are bad cars because they need special parts and need to be fixed all the time. I really want this car, but I need to find some reviews on this car. If you … --- ## [New beetle well maintained buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-beetle-well-maintained-buy/38163)
**Author:** [@houstonrice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/houstonrice)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2009, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-beetle-well-maintained-buy/38163 "2009-10-16T15:41:01Z")
Hi, this is a car of a family friends of mine. I have personally driven the car for a while, and have found it to be an excellent ride. Now I am looking to buy it. The problem is that the Nbeetle is a notoriously unr… --- ## [No heat in car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-in-car/38041)
**Author:** [@ddburtrealtor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ddburtrealtor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2009, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-in-car/38041 "2009-10-13T20:16:40Z")
last year in 08 i stated getting just warm air coming out of the heater. I set it on feet annd it would only come out warm,then it went cold. the derost stated coming out warm and now its totally cold,actually every sett… --- ## [2000 beetle vibration at high speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-beetle-vibration-at-high-speed/37824)
**Author:** [@steveandjoyce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steveandjoyce)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2009, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-beetle-vibration-at-high-speed/37824 "2009-10-10T00:10:25Z")
good morning,i was wondering if anyone had an ideas about something i just noticed.when i am driving on the exspressway and get my speed up to and over 60 my car shakes/vibrates a bit.i have never noticed this before.is … --- ## [Vo;kswagen AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vo-kswagen-ac/37807)
**Author:** [@Judylane1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Judylane1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2009, 10:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vo-kswagen-ac/37807 "2009-10-09T10:38:12Z")
I recently had the plugs and wires changed in my 2000 Beetle. Since then, the compressor for the AC will not come on. What do I need to do? --- ## [Axle boots](https://community.cartalk.com/t/axle-boots/37776)
**Author:** [@MissCali](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MissCali)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2009, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/axle-boots/37776 "2009-10-08T04:23:27Z")
I WANTED TO KNOW IF I PAID TOO MUCH MONEY ON REPAIRING MY FAR. I NEEDED BOTH AXLE REPLACE AND AND 1 PAD. THE TOTAL FOR THE AXLE WERE 295.00 THE PAD WAS 90.00 BUT HE CHARGED ME 240.OO FOR LABOR AND ANOTHER 40 FOR THE LABO… --- ## [New Car Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-advice/37683)
**Author:** [@nate.eich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nate.eich)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2009, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-advice/37683 "2009-10-08T00:36:35Z")
First a bit of background: I'm currently a graduate student in Princeton, NJ and I'm looking into buying my first car. I was given a 1997 SAAB 9000CS when I graduated from college. I've put 30K miles on it in the last … --- ## [Trouble Starting after filling Tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-after-filling-tank/37411)
**Author:** [@1999mykaefr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/1999mykaefr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2009, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-after-filling-tank/37411 "2009-10-01T17:43:21Z")
The past 4 times i've filled with gas, my car has trouble starting afterwards. I seal the tank, then turn the key and the engine doesn't catch. It can take 3-4 tries before the car will start and stay on. Occasionally… --- ## [2003 Beetle won't shift into park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-beetle-wont-shift-into-park/37253)
**Author:** [@Brenda09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brenda09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2009, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-beetle-wont-shift-into-park/37253 "2009-09-27T23:22:56Z")
I have a 2003 beetle. It will shift into park, but it seems that the side button on the shifter is not coming all the way out. Because of this my car is not recognizing that it is all the way in park and the key will not… --- ## [VW Beetle TDI electrical woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-beetle-tdi-electrical-woes/37231)
**Author:** [@andrew718](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew718)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2009, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-beetle-tdi-electrical-woes/37231 "2009-09-27T15:37:47Z")
My wife's 2002 VW Beetle TDI has started blowing fuse #30, kicking out the turbo and often fuse #32, which keeps the car from starting. Several mechanics can find nothing wrong with the wiring or the turbo. Are there any… --- ## [Eroding Paint Mitsubishi Galant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eroding-paint-mitsubishi-galant/36993)
**Author:** [@raffjoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raffjoe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2009, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eroding-paint-mitsubishi-galant/36993 "2009-09-22T20:33:34Z")
Black paint eroding on 2004 Mitsubishi Galant.A professional analized paint-poor application by manufacture.Best approach to present manufacture to pay for repaint. --- ## [Should oil changes be done early?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-oil-changes-be-done-early/36929)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2009, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-oil-changes-be-done-early/36929 "2009-09-21T13:29:57Z")
often than the manufacturer recommends. Today's cars and oils are a lot different than they were back in the 1960's when I was first driving. I have also seen some test that show new oil does not provide as muc… --- ## [New car--help me decide](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-help-me-decide/36810)
**Author:** [@NatalieT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NatalieT)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2009, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-help-me-decide/36810 "2009-09-19T01:10:05Z")
After driving the same cars for more than 11 years, we're finally in the market for a new car and we've decided to get a little fancy. We are looking at mercedes. lexus, bmw, and auddi, and probably previously owned more… --- ## [Who should I trust?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-should-i-trust/36698)
**Author:** [@sunshine\_happy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sunshine_happy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2009, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-should-i-trust/36698 "2009-09-15T23:44:37Z")
The gas cap light went on, then later the check engine light on my 2006 VW New Beetle. The dealer tells me I have a cracked evap canister and the local mechanic said it's a broken purge valve. Who should I believe? --- ## [Storing my turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-my-turbo/36666)
**Author:** [@Italo1980](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Italo1980)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2009, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-my-turbo/36666 "2009-09-15T15:08:22Z")
Dear Car Talk, I am leaving the country on research for about 2.5 years (maybe 3) and I would like to store my 2003 VW Beetle Turbo Sport. I have been told by many that it should be no problem. However, I was curious t… --- ## [Insect Infestation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insect-infestation/36525)
**Author:** [@ktgiraffe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ktgiraffe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2009, 5:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insect-infestation/36525 "2009-09-13T05:28:45Z")
I have a 99 Beetle and I think it may be infested with fleas or some other insect from the field mice that like to winter in my my car. Any suggestions on how to "de-bug" my car? --- ## [Not worth springing, I need a new one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-worth-springing-i-need-a-new-one/36394)
**Author:** [@Lariavasiel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lariavasiel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2009, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-worth-springing-i-need-a-new-one/36394 "2009-09-11T02:18:41Z")
My car got impounded (for being a piece of junk) and isn't worth the cost of springing it. I need a new one, I'm broke, and I want a car that is safer on the road, better for the environment, and that my mechanic won't h… --- ## [Camaro Mirrors that will break off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camaro-mirrors-that-will-break-off/36256)
**Author:** [@pleasedodgevan2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pleasedodgevan2)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2009, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camaro-mirrors-that-will-break-off/36256 "2009-09-10T00:14:32Z")
I saw one of the false Camaros today and I see why the external rear view mirrors can break off when the hard blowing water and air hit them when the car goes through the no-touch car wash. The stalk is way too thin. A w… --- ## [Buy or keep](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-or-keep/36309)
**Author:** [@carlung](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carlung)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2009, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-or-keep/36309 "2009-09-08T14:32:38Z")
I have a 2001 VW Jetta GLS 1.8T manual, it was bought new . It has 94000 miles on it and most are from highway driving. I take about 250 miles roundtrip per week. The car is running well and in good condition. But will … --- ## [Transmission problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problems/36021)
**Author:** [@newwoman37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/newwoman37)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2009, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-problems/36021 "2009-09-02T22:39:22Z")
I have a 2005 New Beetle,and lately the transmission has been surging when I accelerate, and jerking when it shifts down. There are 95,000 miles on the car, and I just recently changed the transmission fluid (for the fir… --- ## [Blockbuster Beetle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blockbuster-beetle/36011)
**Author:** [@BlockbusterBeetle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlockbusterBeetle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2009, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blockbuster-beetle/36011 "2009-09-02T16:15:07Z")
OK, other Beetle owners....have you ever experienced issues with your beetle surging unexpectedly??? If so, details please! [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=35) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=37)