Does Volkswagen Engine Last For A Long Time Even If Its High Mileage?

Question

My First Car Is Going To Be a High Mileage 99' VW GTI

Answer 1

It really depends on how the car was taken care of.  If maintenence was done and the car wasn't neglected or poorly taken care of, then yes, it should last.  I have a 97 Golf running strong at 160k miles and three years ago we sold our 89 Jetta that ran beautifully at 235k miles (not a typo, 235!).

Answer 2

Yes, high mileages  can be obtained BUT they will not last forever.  Parts do wear out.  

    These cars are tough.  I just gave up my 1980 with 700,000 miles on it(I got it at 220,000miles)  <the body rotted away> and somebody took the engine and trans out of the original car and put it into another.

   Get an  independent mechanic to appraise it before buying it.

Answer 3

It should... I mean there are cars out there from the 70's thats still running

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

This is an old myth.  It might have been true at one time.  But current Audi / VW engine are prone to early engine failure.

I own 2000 Audi A4.  And I just received a letter saying that due to premature engine failure, and a class action lawsuit, we need to be aware of certain modifications to factory maintenance schedules, etc.

Good luck...

P.S.  Audi and VW share many of the same engine and tranny

Answer 6

I've had several friends that owned Volkswagens. They both loved them and said they lasted well past the 100k mile mark.

Answer 7

   The most import issue is how the maintanance was on the vehicle before you received it; if the engine had good care that was on time, with regular oil and filter changes, coolant changes, tune up as required by the factory and so forth, then it ought to last up to 200,000 miles or more.

   The issue with most european vehicles is that they need service on a regular basis, with the correct fluids, service by someone who understands VW and their quirks, run on the proper fuel and doesn't try to cheap out on the service schedule as specified by the factory.

   In the dealership, I've seen a few of the older ones make fairly high milages before requiring internal engine work.  Frankly,  for the most part, engines aren't the issue with these (save for some issues with the turbo engine and the use of the wrong oil causing engine sludge).

The electrical system, check engine lights, some automatic transmission issues have been the main issues with these cars.

    I would not buy a used VW that does not have a complete service history with the car.  Too many times I've seen people buy used VW's and spend their hard earned money fixing items that were the result of poor maintanance or service.  If it does not have a complete service history with the car, or its not super cheap (and have no body, drivetrain or salvage titled issues) then I'd pass on the carl

   Hope this helps, a car nut.

Answer 8

Yep, just make sure you adjust the valves and change the il frequently.  The obvious sign that a motor is about to go.. is when you hear an internal "hollow banging" noise.  Just keep up the maintenance and you should be good to go.