![]() 07/16/2016 at 07:17 • Filed to: None | ![]() | ![]() |
2001 VW Sharan
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It’s the 1.8T, and I don’t know much about those motors? Are they reliable? The fact that they’re turbocharged makes me wary.
Anything you can tell me about those cars is greatly appreciated.
I know that earlier Sharans were cars of 2 million and 1 niggles, has that improved with the facelifted model?
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Anything from 2000 to 2005 VW are not known to be the most reliable things out there. Then again I would not touch a Shaman with a stick so.... :)
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The diesels seem to be reliable but honestly I dont know much about the petrols, I rarely see them. It seems like every other taxi in my uni city was a diesel Sharan.
![]() 07/16/2016 at 08:13 |
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Agreed, as a former VW owner from that time period.
![]() 07/16/2016 at 08:34 |
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I’d strongly suggest getting a 1.9 TDI because it seems to be really reliable while also being economical. My Dad sold his facelifted Seat Alhambra with 230k kms on the clock and not a single engine or electrics related problem. The interior was roomy and great for hauling Ikea furniture in the back. I remember the ride not being the most comfortable on bumpy roads, but it was still acceptable.
![]() 07/16/2016 at 08:49 |
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Diesels are out of the question. He wants a petrol to LPG up.
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I've never not known the 1.8t models of any VW of that vintage to not have issues. Not limited to the engine/transmission. Electrical gremlins throughout. I'm in the US if that makes any difference
![]() 07/16/2016 at 09:10 |
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Going from a Toyota to a VW is a very bad idea. Especially in the price point and age you're looking at. Find something with a good service history and well cared for the fewer owners the better.
![]() 07/16/2016 at 09:28 |
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If you want reliability and petrol, the only option is the 2.0 8V but i’d expect that to be really slow
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can recomend the 2.8 vr6 engine version.... only if you like standing in the petrol station though
![]() 07/16/2016 at 11:12 |
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You can’t just take some straight from a Toyota to a VW. You need to ease them back into unreliable transportation. Try a Korean car or a Ford. Once they get comfortable there after a few years, THEN they can go german.
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Haha, that Toyota was shite. :P