Big Sky Euro

So my sister is looking in to getting a 2000 Beetle. I think it has the 2.0l in it. Is there any issues or concerns with these cars that I should look for when I go take a look at it? Let me know. Thanks

I've heard of electrical problems on VW's from 99-02, but... i've never seen that actual problem, and an ex of mine owned a beetle, and I never noticed any problems other than things she did to the car

But other than that, I'd say you'd be fine. But, why a beetle!??! If you're going beetle, go air cooled/old school! Or tell her to woman up and get A Golf of some sort.

Golf does not have the spot for the flower on the dash.

Oh, but you can fabricate one. Personally, I wouldn't do the sunflower that all beetle's do. I'd do something like VINES for a golf.. or possibly just weeds. Makes it look like it will eat you and spit you out.

She doesn't have a lot of cash and she wants the beetle. What can I say. A least she will have a euro car. Well maybe it is in Butte. Is anyone in close to Butte that could take a look at it for me? It is at the Mile High dealership.

every 2.0 thats come throught our shop has had cooling problems an a couple of eletric problems.. umm i agree on the crashes tho exstuly rear hits if somebodys back there there in G funnk i have see personly 3 of them an there not pretty ... but yes its a euro lol

MT-Getto wrote:Golf does not have the spot for the flower on the dash.

DAS BLUMENVASEN!!

So what are the cooling issues? Are they simple radiator replacement or is it bad head gaskets. I have heard that there is a ground issues. Let me know so my sister doesn't but a junker.

I had a 2.0L Jetta for a few years. Bought it with 68K and sold it with just short of 140K. My cousin bought it and is still driving it.

I don't know much about the Beetle itself, but the 2.0, properly maintained, will probably outlast the body.

It is a fantastic motor, the 2L 8V has been around FOREVER. The only issue I had was the coolant flange, which I had to change twice because it slowly leaked G12. (I made a DIY for changing it viewtopic.php?f=55&t=142 and you can find it on the Vortex in the 2.0L DIY page http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2970825). I take most of the blame for the second replacement because I didn't buy the OEM flange, and bought the EUROMAX brand from ECS. Anyway, I changed the flange the second time with the OEM version when I replaced my clutch.

Change the timing belt, tensions and H2o pump at 80K intervals and you will have strong dependable motor for a long time.

Thanks everyone! It looks like a road trip this coming Monday.