I still owe around $5,000 dollars on it (and I have saved up$4,000). I am not sure if I should fix it and try and sell it. Sell it for parts? Sell the body? I know nothing about cars and how much I could get it for now. I am the second owner it has around 81,000 miles on it and I bought it when it had 25,000 miles on it. Please help!!
2007-09-06 15:02:26 · 8 answers · asked by hi there 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
I have a 2001 VW Gulf - the timing belt snapped and the engine is no good....what do I do?
I still owe around $5,000 dollars on it (and I have saved up$4,000). I am not sure if I should fix it and try and sell it. Sell it for parts? Sell the body? I know nothing about cars and how much I could get it for now. I am the second owner it has around 81,000 miles on it and I bought it when it had 25,000 miles on it. Please help!!
NILLS - I have already been offered cash for it, what would be your offer for it? Where are you from by the way?
2007-09-07 12:31:56 · update #1
NILLS - I have already been offered cash for it, what would be your offer for it? Where are you from by the way?
2007-09-07 12:33:10 · update #2
You should be able to replace the engine with a used engine out of a wrecked car. Then back running again start shopping. A broken car will not return enough money to pay what you owe. Running 7 year old Golf might bring in enough to pay off the loan and 1,000 to start shopping for a new car.
2007-09-06 15:10:58 · answer #1 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Man i really thing you need to fix the car you got money saved but try seeing where you can get an engin..or fix the engin you got now try not putting alot of money in it and what ever you put in the car add it on to the price your going to sell it ...make back the money u spint and when you sell it tell the next owner that the timin belt broke and soo on but try no talking to much about the engin problem it not going to sell that way try your best and good luck..oh and dont sell parts here and there youll be stuck with a brokin down car out side your house !! kamel*
2007-09-08 16:53:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Jetta 1.8T my timing belt broke as well and it wasn't pretty. This decision is on your shoulders. It's relatively low miles, you're looking at a good smack in the wallet to repair the top end of your motor or go through the hassle of trying to sell it for parts....
2007-09-13 07:29:35 · answer #3 · answered by brus6286 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try and find an engine that can be put in at a relatively low cost. You owe too much to just toss the cash away.
2007-09-06 15:07:39 · answer #4 · answered by Rick R , Super Duper Samurai 侍 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Unfortunately when the timing belt goes, it allows the valves to be bent by the pistons. The engine my not be bad, just the valves. Have it checked out by a reputable mechanic before you throw the towel in.
2007-09-06 15:10:02 · answer #5 · answered by weldmeister2 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
get a rebuild head online, complete with valves, springs ect. and replace it. this is assuming nothing else happened to the rest of the engine. this coming from a former 1.8t owner.
2007-09-06 15:13:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The answer'ers are vultures and you milady aren't very bright.
What engine is in your car and why do you think the motor is bad??????
I think you are being hoodwinked out of a decent car.
By the way princess, it is a VW "Golf".
More info please
ASE Cert Auto Tech, 92 GTI16V 2.0L- Broke a belt and got lucky no damage!!!!!!
2007-09-08 03:29:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
well , sell me your car , I can fix it. how much do you want ?
2007-09-06 16:04:05 · answer #8 · answered by nills l 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋