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by Matt
Fri Jan 22, 2016 12:30 pm
Forum: Air Cooled: Beetle to 1979
Topic: Are old Bug bodies really going for $10k+?
Replies: 3
Views: 9367

Are old Bug bodies really going for $10k+?

I heard that somewhere... restorers are paying absurd amounts just for shells.
by Matt
Fri Jan 22, 2016 12:29 pm
Forum: Air Cooled: Beetle to 1979
Topic: VW Services Offered
Replies: 1
Views: 6586

Re: VW Services Offered

Tigerman VWs wrote:Ive had my work featured in HOT VWs magazine and show cars around the world.
Very cool. Thanks for being a member. Do you have a site or FB page? Don't be afraid to show your work!
by Matt
Fri Jan 22, 2016 12:07 pm
Forum: Vokswagen Group (VW AG) News & Discussion
Topic: 1979 Super Beetle
Replies: 1
Views: 7441

Re: 1979 Super Beetle

D'oh! You're absolutely correct. (I had to look it up https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswage ... 979_models )

Correction made, Fishheadbarandgrill. Thanks.
by Matt
Fri Jan 22, 2016 12:00 pm
Forum: Vokswagen Group (VW AG) News & Discussion
Topic: VW vs Audi
Replies: 4
Views: 11556

Re: VW vs Audi

Good question. I know one diesel engine affected by the emissions scandal was also used in Audis, but IIRC, it was in Europe. My thought is that car buyers aren't sophisticated enough to associate the two brands. So no, no crossover hate. Sorry, but I set the bar pretty low from what I expect from t...
by Matt
Fri Jan 22, 2016 11:58 am
Forum: Scirocco, up to 1988
Topic: Scirocco
Replies: 7
Views: 16308

Re: Scirocco

I never see first gen Sciroccos any longer :-(

My friend had one in high school, in the late 1980s. I spent a good amount of time in that car with him, driving around trying to find parties that didn't exist.
by Matt
Fri Jan 22, 2016 11:01 am
Forum: Passat CC and CC
Topic: My Mom just bought a 2016 CC
Replies: 5
Views: 11685

Re: My Mom just bought a 2016 CC

More than any brand, I see new/new-ish VWs with a headlight out. I'm not talking about when the driver activates the turn signal, which will temporarily turn off that side's headlight. Too much electronics and still stuck in basic problems as poor contacts. Consumer reports seems to find that Europe...
by Matt
Fri Jan 22, 2016 10:59 am
Forum: Passat CC and CC
Topic: My Mom just bought a 2016 CC
Replies: 5
Views: 11685

Re: My Mom just bought a 2016 CC

Yep, that was a widespread problem. A "classic" Volvo issue. I saw many posts on that in my Volvo forum about ten years ago. Not that much recently, as the problem was mostly addressed for all the affected models by now. Same problem in my Volvo S60. It' to do with contact problems with th...
by Matt
Fri Jan 22, 2016 10:41 am
Forum: Jetta sixth generation
Topic: Jetta Mk6 - DIY Door Panel Removal Guide
Replies: 0
Views: 8889

Jetta Mk6 - DIY Door Panel Removal Guide

How to take off the interior door panels of a 6th generation MK6 2011-2014 Volkswagen Jetta to upgrade the OEM speakers.

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by Matt
Fri Jan 22, 2016 10:38 am
Forum: Jetta sixth generation
Topic: Jetta Mk6 - DIY Dome & Map Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
Replies: 0
Views: 6623

Jetta Mk6 - DIY Dome & Map Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

How to change a burnt out dome or map light bulbs in the overhead console of a 6th generation 2011-2014 Jetta.

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