The car I think I am going to get

[Tank]

Here is a pic of the car I think I am going to get. 01 1.8T Wolfsburg with 52,000 miles for $11,800 us.

What do you guys think.

Pros and cons?

[Derick]

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Pic isn't working.

But I'd probably look for an '02 1.8T so that your'e not stuck with the 30hp deficit right off the bat.

[Tank]

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dang it, I can't get the pic to work. It is a dark blue one with charcol interior

[Kris]

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Pic isn't working.

But I'd probably look for an '02 1.8T so that your'e not stuck with the 30hp deficit right off the bat.

actually, the 150hp versions of the 1.8T are knowsn to produce much higher torque figures and hold their own against surging...so i'd say the 150hp non ko3 sport would be the way to go...i just hope you know what you're getting yourself into if you plan on bringing in a vehicle from the United States...

if no, then i can let you in on all the little "hidden agenda" items you need to accomplish, i've done it twice now


Kris

[Tank]

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I live in the states.

I would like an 02 but I really want the wolfsburg.
And from what i understand I can chip it and get a pretty good increse.

[Kris]

Re: The car I think I am going to get

I live in the states.

I would like an 02 but I really want the wolfsburg.
And from what i understand I can chip it and get a pretty good increse.

Well for some reason i didn't think of that. lol

The 150hp models are just as good if not better once tuned!

Just giv'r


Kris

[Kor]

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I think the main reason to get the older 1.8T is that its drive by cable rather than drive by wire. However, it depends on how far you plan on pushing your mods, if you are just getting some bolt ons or a chip the 180hp engine codes are a little quicker.

[Kris]

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I think the main reason to get the older 1.8T is that its drive by cable rather than drive by wire. However, it depends on how far you plan on pushing your mods, if you are just getting some bolt ons or a chip the 180hp engine codes are a little quicker.

I have an 01 and it's DBW

[Kor]

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Well I know one of em is DBC

[Tank]

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I am new to this, so what does drive by wire and drive by cable mean?

Thanks

[Smartiepants]

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Drive by cable is where the throttle is physically linked and drive by wire is where it is done electronically.

[LaDubDude]

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I have a 2001 Wolfsburg, so maybe i can answer a few questions for you. PM me. I haven't had the car for very long, but I've been doing a LOT of reading.

Somebody correct me if i'm wrong, but I believe only the 150hp AWD code engines are DBC. The 150hp AWW code engine is DBW (like mine). As far as i know, all 2001 Wolfsburgs have AWW engines. I also know that AWW engines have the K03 Sport turbo, which is apparenly a K03 shell with some K04 internals (not sure what exactly).

Watch for crappy syncros (check out vwvortex in the search area). The AWWs also have a different final drive than the later model '02s and such.

i have to say that I really love my Wolfsburg. The suspension is great (until i can afford something a bit more performance oriented) and the seats are fantastic . . . I also like the BBS rims, though there have apparently been problems with pitting from certain cleaning solutions (not sure which ones). If the rims on the car you're looking at aren't pitted, it pretty much follows that you don't have to worry because you've got a ride with the coating on the rims.

Now for the best part of my day at work - - - THE DRIVE HOME!!!!

[Bighead]

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All north american 1.8Ts including the AWD are DBW. I know because I own one.

Other than that, you've got it pegged. Enjoy the car!

I have a 2001 Wolfsburg, so maybe i can answer a few questions for you. PM me. I haven't had the car for very long, but I've been doing a LOT of reading.

Somebody correct me if i'm wrong, but I believe only the 150hp AWD code engines are DBC. The 150hp AWW code engine is DBW (like mine). As far as i know, all 2001 Wolfsburgs have AWW engines. I also know that AWW engines have the K03 Sport turbo, which is apparenly a K03 shell with some K04 internals (not sure what exactly).

Watch for crappy syncros (check out vwvortex in the search area). The AWWs also have a different final drive than the later model '02s and such.

i have to say that I really love my Wolfsburg. The suspension is great (until i can afford something a bit more performance oriented) and the seats are fantastic . . . I also like the BBS rims, though there have apparently been problems with pitting from certain cleaning solutions (not sure which ones). If the rims on the car you're looking at aren't pitted, it pretty much follows that you don't have to worry because you've got a ride with the coating on the rims.

Now for the best part of my day at work - - - THE DRIVE HOME!!!!

[Tank]

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I think I am going to get the jetta tomorrow. I am so excited!