VW's new storage unit

[.RJ]

Counting bikes, I have had 8 hondas. Blair wins!

[Ginger]

I don't really understand how that is going to be less expensive to build than a traditional storage garage, but oh well.

Probably real eatate costs. Just a guess, though.

[Mike]

since when did a burnt out bulb become an electrical PROBLEM?

when they burnt out right after you replace them

i too have heard from non car geek friends that their VWs have crazy electrical problems. hell, derecola's s4 throws up some crazy engine light under highway conditions.

[ViPER1313]

since when did a burnt out bulb become an electrical PROBLEM?

when they burnt out right after you replace them

i too have heard from non car geek friends that their VWs have crazy electrical problems. hell, derecola's s4 throws up some crazy engine light under highway conditions.

Its probably a "crazy" bad O2 sensor.

[ScottyB]

i've heard that the north american vw's and audis (built in mexico since the late 90s)

dubs are built in Puebla, Mexico but audis are built in Ingolstadt, Germany

my car has only suffered one electrical problem in it's lifetime (been in our family since new) and it was easily fixed. i hate to say it though but i think i've been lucky. also, CELs practically don't count on these cars because the bosch ECU is sensitive as hell and will light up for all kinds of reasons, usually not important :lol:

[Jeff]

I figured I would say my on topic piece first. I really think the storage deal is cool. I can't see how it is any better then a multi-level car park, at least not cost wise, but it is VERY cool. As for VWs with electrical problems, every one I have ever known has had something funky up with the wiring. Every one I have ever worked on at work, every used car, and every one owned by a friend has had something up accept for one. A used car on our lot right now, a 2002 Jetta Turbo. But just because that is what I have run up against does not mean its the norm. I'm just saying from most of the older more busted VWs I come in contact with there is something strange happening with the electronics...and I have noticed the bulb thing too. Alot of very new VWs and Audis with lights out, it must be Bosch or whoever makes their lights. Anything Bosch on a TD sucks...which is alot of it.

Ive owned 9 VWs and never once had an electrical problem.

Good lord I think we have a winner for most cars owned of one make! Then again maybe Jeff is close...

Close?! CLOSE!?! :roll:

12 Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodges I think they all count as one "make" I have had 7 brandmarked as "Dodge" Now not all of them have been on the road, and not all of them have been even close to a daily driver, but I have owned 12 of the sorry pieces of shit in the past 4 years....wow...kinda sets me back in my seat...wow... Have all of those been "your car" blair? Like ones you had and drove for like a few months then sold them?

Just for shits and giggles, I know I have listed them a few times, but I can't help myself.

1. 85 Dodge 600 Vert (2.2/Auto)
2. 86 Dodge Omni (2.2/Auto)
3. 88 Dodge Omni (2.2/Auto)
4. 88 Chrysler Lebaron Vert (2.2 Turbo-I/Auto)
5. 88 Dodge Daytona Shelby (2.2 Turbo-II/5)
7. 89 Dodge Daytona Shelby (2.5 Turbo-II/5)
8. 89 Dodge Spirit (2.5 Turbo-I/Auto)
9. 90 Dodge Caravan LE (2.5 Turbo-I/Auto)
10. 91 Chrysler Lebaron Vert (3.0 V6/Auto)
11. 94 Plymouth Acclaim (2.5/Auto)
12. 96 Chrysler Sebring Vert (2.5 V6/Auto)

[Jeff]

I was bored, so for interest I did the [in/out] prices for each car. What I paid for each car (or in two cases, my parents paid) and what the car/its parts were sold for. In all cases carcasses brought no money, so the figure is a total of its parts. These are not "profits" per say, most of them are but on the Lebaron and the Spirit there was a lot of work done to get them to where they were when they sold. Spirit was a SLIGHT profit, the Lebaron was break even.

1. 85 Dodge 600 Vert (2.2/Auto) [$200/$200]
2. 86 Dodge Omni (2.2/Auto) [$0/$25]
3. 88 Dodge Omni (2.2/Auto) [$0/$100]
4. 88 Chrysler Lebaron Vert (2.2 Turbo/Auto) [$200/$400]
5. 88 Dodge Daytona Shelby (2.2 Turbo/5) [$300/$775]
7. 89 Dodge Daytona Shelby (2.5 Turbo/5) [$600/n/a]
8. 89 Dodge Spirit (2.5 Turbo/Auto) [$100/$600]
9. 90 Dodge Caravan LE (2.5 Turbo/Auto) [$500/na]
10. 91 Chrysler Lebaron Vert (3.0 V6/Auto) [$1500/$3500]
11. 94 Plymouth Acclaim (2.5/Auto) [$100/$125]
12. 96 Chrysler Sebring Vert (2.5 V6/Auto) [$5200est./n/a]

[BLAIR]

CEL deff. dont count as electrical problem. like scotty said they are WAY to sensitive and one modded at all they pretty much just come on. mine had been on since late 98 and hasnt gone off since. the common knowledge among VW owners is that if the check engine light is on ignore it is the car still runs the same. but yea i can see if people ( that arent into cars) just go along and say they have electrical problems because of a CEL then they are totally right. my dad has an 03 jetta wagon TDI and the damn check engine light comes on every other day( its totally stock and runs awesome) i told my dad if it runs weird or stops getting 50 mpg then let me know. I scan the car and clear the codes all the time.. but at a point its just pointless

CEL's in a VW-AUDI is pretty much standard...(enthusiats all know this)

[BLAIR]

1. 85 Dodge 600 Vert (2.2/Auto) [$200/$200]
2. 86 Dodge Omni (2.2/Auto) [$0/$25]
3. 88 Dodge Omni (2.2/Auto) [$0/$100]
4. 88 Chrysler Lebaron Vert (2.2 Turbo/Auto) [$200/$400]
5. 88 Dodge Daytona Shelby (2.2 Turbo/5) [$300/$775]
7. 89 Dodge Daytona Shelby (2.5 Turbo/5) [$600/n/a]
8. 89 Dodge Spirit (2.5 Turbo/Auto) [$100/$600]
9. 90 Dodge Caravan LE (2.5 Turbo/Auto) [$500/na]
10. 91 Chrysler Lebaron Vert (3.0 V6/Auto) [$1500/$3500]
11. 94 Plymouth Acclaim (2.5/Auto) [$100/$125]
12. 96 Chrysler Sebring Vert (2.5 V6/Auto) [$5200est./n/a]

11 cars for UNDER $3500 bucks HAHAHAHHAHA wow

if we count VW-Audi as one group you can add 2 more to mine.. but shit.. this isnt anything I am proud of, lucky i can say out of my 16 cars i have owned i have made money on all but 1 (and that 1 was under special uncontrolable circustances - fuck those bastards who stole- raped it)

its all about making money. if i can support my car habit through college only working summer and winter break flipping cars.. IM ALL FOR IT :o

looks like im supporting in taking this topic - off topis..........sorry haha

[Feersty]

11 cars for UNDER $3500 bucks HAHAHAHHAHA wow

if we count VW-Audi as one group you can add 2 more to mine.. but shit.. this isnt anything I am proud of, lucky i can say out of my 16 cars i have owned i have made money on all but 1 (and that 1 was under special uncontrolable circustances - fuck those bastards who stole- raped it)

its all about making money. if i can support my car habit through college only working summer and winter break flipping cars.. IM ALL FOR IT :o

looks like im supporting in taking this topic - off topis..........sorry haha

In typical for the cars you have flipped, what typical things have you done? Is along the line of engine swaps, or just getting the body in order?

[Mike]

CEL's in a VW-AUDI is pretty much standard...(enthusiats all know this)

it's unfortunate for vw/audi that enthusiasts aren't a large market.

[ScottyB]

CEL's in a VW-AUDI is pretty much standard...(enthusiats all know this)

it's unfortunate for vw/audi that enthusiasts aren't a large market.

i'm seriously considering getting one of these shirts, someone on vwvortex made them:



and i don't know Mike, VAG is fully aware of how big the enthusiast market is for their brand. Rumors have been confirmed in the past that many VW corporate leaders scan VW message boards to get feedback and better understand the "scene." I think if you look back 10 years at dub/audi and look at their brand now, they have transformed it quite a bit to meet enthusiast demands.

[Mike]

and i don't know Mike, VAG is fully aware of how big the enthusiast market is for their brand. Rumors have been confirmed in the past that many VW corporate leaders scan VW message boards to get feedback and better understand the "scene." I think if you look back 10 years at dub/audi and look at their brand now, they have transformed it quite a bit to meet enthusiast demands.

i agree with that, but what i was saying was regarding financials. you can't run an auto company (unless you're a truly pretigious brand) by only selling to enthusiasts. the "common people" get scared by CELs and will not buy if they know they exist.

[ScottyB]

i agree with that, but what i was saying was regarding financials. you can't run an auto company (unless you're a truly pretigious brand) by only selling to enthusiasts. the "common people" get scared by CELs and will not buy if they know they exist.

oh i got you. yeah that is defintely true.

[Maengelito]

haha, that shirt is awesome. CEL's on OBDII miatas are pretty much par for the course too. that shit comes on if the wind blows just right, i'm sure

[Jeff]

OMG! I WANT ONE!!! I will need to make my own though. For older TDs it is a big red circle with "Power Loss" on it :lol:

[Maengelito]

since when did a burnt out bulb become an electrical PROBLEM?

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[Sijray21]

since when did a burnt out bulb become an electrical PROBLEM?

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ouch - looks like the girl's car needs to be taken to the stealership's