At 100K what's likely to need repair?

Asked by bugboy Aug 15, 2012 at 01:02 AM about the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I'm considering the purchase of a 2001 Beetle 2.0 turbo.  The owner is a friend and the car has been
taken care of beautifully.  It has 100K miles and what I don't know is what is the average life
expectancy might be if taken care of well.  Also, at 100K miles what kind of repairs should I
anticipate over the next 50K or so?  Lastly, what would be a fair price range?  I think it was fully
loaded as it has seat warmers, leather interior, sliding sunroof, security system... (not sure about the
wheels).  It has no dents and has been garaged for a once a year use when his daughter returns.  What
should be my concerns?  What's a fair price?  What kind of mileage can I expect?  Thanks

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garageman answered 11 years ago

timing belt at 105k is it a 2.0l or a 1.8 lthe 1.8 is the turbo not the 2.0 As previously stated it depends on how well maintained it was VW,s come with electrical gremlins installed from the factory and they can wreak havoc when ever they choose that would be the only major thing,if it's a five speed ,again depending on how it has been driven a clutch at maybe 150k an alternator or a starter motor are all likely candidates for replacement Brakes, ABS speed sensors these are all thins that I have seen at higher mileage cars. 5 k seems about right for a nice clean car

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nicecars12 answered 7 years ago

I am 72 yrs.you learn many things along the way.rule number 12568&*( never do bus with a friend.because you just lost a friend.never fails.

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GuruG2ZDH answered 3 years ago

I'm thinking about buying a 1999 beatel with 190.000 miles has been well tooken care of but is it a smart move

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