![]() ![]() Between being stuck in gear the stick feeling "disconnected" and loose as hell, I assumed it's a cable/linkage issue. The stick is very very loose in one direction (I forget which) and won't move at all in the other direction. With the engine off, the clutch has normal travel and pedal feel. ![]() Compression was avgeraged aroound high 160's so that was OK to me for a car with 160K on the clock. Not my first choice but starts and runs really well. The rims are really clean, back seat and trunk very low use, paint is 8 out of 10, and no known issues from the PO or seen in the online VIN check records. Looks like I'll be jumping head first into inspection and possible repair of the shifter cables to start with. I was really looking for any info on what the common issues are with the NB shifter/cable linkage assy. Previously, a couple of bugs, a Thing, KG convertible, VR6 Corrado, and a type 3 fastback so while I'm competent across a broad spectrum of the marque, I have never had to deal with this specific vehicles shifter/trans issues. Currently running an 03 TDI Jetta, 2000 TT, a Vanagon Syncro, a Wolfsburg Vanagon, an Mk1 Cabriolet, and an 86 911 Carrera. I'm a former VW tech, Porsche tech, and USAF aircraft mech. Maybe I should have given just a wee bit more info. PS: so, the car has a 5 speed (02J) and which engine? What are your plans with the car do you want a performance car, a econobox, good on gas or just a fun to drive New Beetle? Billymade, Thanks for responding so quickly. Thanks and good luck on finding a good New Beetle to buy and live with every day! :wave: Hope this helps and let us know what car you end up buying and what problems/repairs, you see that need attended to. If you end up with the car we can go through a series of troubleshooting steps but at this point, it really should be checked out and evaluated, by someone who knows these cars and works on them consistently. If the cost of needed repairs easily exceeds, the value of the car, walk away and keep looking.Īs for the trans, again have a PRO check it out and see what the problem is. If you get the car at a low price you need to estimate all the work it needs and the cost of repairs, compared to buying a car, that has been maintained and is in good shape. There are tons of these cars for sale these days, you can afford to be picky and it really, is a buyer's market. This is easy to end up with and the only way to make it work out, is to do allot of the work yourself but also, be smart about what you are buying, to begin with. How many miles are on the car and what work has been done to it lately? The common thread, we are seeing these days is older New Beetles, that need more work than they are worth. That last thing you want to do is get a car with major problems, that you are not aware of and get stuck with it. Well, anything is possible if you are unfamiliar with these VW's, I would take it to a independent shop, that specializes in VW's and get a full, "head to toe", pre-purchase inspection. Originally a Southwest car, no body damage, minor scratches, cracked rear tail lights, Passenger headlight not fully seated, a few side markers missing/cracked, Paint not faded at all, door panels (of course) a little saggy and beaten down but a nice car for the low, low, low "lemon-lot" price. Can anyone lend creedence to this? Any other glaring possibilites on the vehicle? How easy to get to the linkage (or if it's a known issue on this model) the trouble area(s)? I haven't driven it yet but she's not asking much so even if the thing had a water tower fall on it, the motor alone is worth more than what she's asking. I searched the net and the forum and only came across this, "have problems getting stuck in third if shifted hard by that little plastic guide on the tranny." I'm not familiar with this "little plastic guide" (not yet at least but I was thinking the tranny is probably fine and the cables are either broken, disconnected, or need adjustment. Hey, seriously looking at snagging a 03 5-speed tomorrow morning after compression checks but the owner listed it as stuck in 3rd gear. ![]()
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