im going to buy a volks wagen just want 2 know if its worth it?

Question

hi!im going to buy a 99 vw jetta gls 100k miles custome interior well maintained etc. for $2,000. but the problem is he says the mount that hold the engineand tranny broke. is that very bad? how much will it cost me 2 fix? or is this a big issure which could of impacted the engine for a worser problem? please get back to me.

Answer 1

VWs are fantastic cars. I've had nothing but great service from my four or five new ones and various used ones over the years.

Every car takes money to keep it up. If you ignore the needs of a Kia, a Toyota, or a Mercedes, it will let you down. A VW is no different. There are no cars that require NO maintenance or that never break down.

That engine/transmission mount is very vital. Without it, the engine and transmission are "stressed" since they're not supported properly [the mounts are what holds the engine or transmission in the car - remove the mounts and your drivetrain will fall out on the street!]. :P

I'd recommend asking a VW garage [the dealership would likely cost more than your neighborhood VW mechanic] for the approximate cost of replacing those items before you buy the car. Probably just a couple hundred dollars. If you can't find a local VW shop [again, *not* the dealership], then just call the dealership's service dept and ask if they know of a good VW mechanic in the area. They'll probably hook you up.

Good luck :)

Answer 2

Just get the mounts replaced. The same thing happended to my Honda and it did not cost very much money. If you just let it alone, it will cause further problems to the car.

Answer 3

This IS a big issue. Find another car! The mount itself shouldn't cost that much, but it's labor intensive and could lead to other problems.

Answer 4

It's just the beginning of every thing else that's going to start breaking on a VW. yes it's a bad thing.