Trying to buy a VW....
#1
Trying to buy a VW....
I test drove a reflex silver Jetta GLI VR6 6speed. It was loaded with all options. It felt faster than the 200hp advertised and the engine was almost inline-6-like in TQ and smoothness. It felt so solid and connected. I have $5,000 for downpayment already so I'm going in again on Monday to see if I can get the loan and if they are willing to deal with me. My other option is a lease-to-own, which sounds so nice, but I'll end up paying for more. My biggest fear with this car is long-term reliability, which makes leasing the car for 36months more interesting.
#2
Don't know about the Jetta, Passats's seem to have an inumerable amoumt of TSB'S issued in the past. Audi's(same engines and electronics) are famous for being electronically defective. You might try searching for VW sites and inquire there. Test drove a V6 Jetta in 2000, hella F#$cking fast. Looks well put together, think I'll wait for a German car til I can buy a three or a five series.
#3
Had a Passat, have friends with Porsches, Audis, BMWs, etc and it seems to be the same complaint...The engine, transmission,road feel, fit and finish are second to none but the horrendous and numerous electrical issues are expensive to troubleshoot and repair.
Most people can afford to buy a Bavarian automobile but can you afford to keep it?
For my next car I was shooting for an new M3 or used M5 but I am worried about those same issues. I may have to go back to a Honda unless the Germans car-makers start to hire Japanese electrical engineers. (Maybe the Japanese car-makers will start to hire German mechanical engineers)
Most people can afford to buy a Bavarian automobile but can you afford to keep it?
For my next car I was shooting for an new M3 or used M5 but I am worried about those same issues. I may have to go back to a Honda unless the Germans car-makers start to hire Japanese electrical engineers. (Maybe the Japanese car-makers will start to hire German mechanical engineers)
#5
My Mom and two coworkers all have Jetta's. All three have had problems with the window motors. One of my coworkers had to have the motor for the same door replaced three times. My Mom's also had a lot of problems where the the car would go through periods of running rough that started only a few months after she bought it. Dealer couldn't find the problem. Of course it didn't present itself while it was there. Eventually it would go away for a few weeks then start up again. Weird. But hey her car is a blast to drive and toss around.
#6
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For what it's worth, back in 84 I bought a new GTI when they were fairly new to the market. It was a blast to drive. Pretty well built as well. I didn't drive it too hard, but I did have some fun with it. However at less than 40k miles, I ended up needing a new clutch and a bunch of front end work done. Very dissappointing considering I've had a Toyota Celica; 4x4 pickup and Datsun 240z that went into the 100k range on the original clutch. I know that was quite a while ago, but I still hear things about the durability of some of the Euro cars. Just my 2 cents worth! Good luck!
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Originally posted by RKS
Had a Passat, have friends with Porsches, Audis, BMWs, etc and it seems to be the same complaint...The engine, transmission,road feel, fit and finish are second to none but the horrendous and numerous electrical issues are expensive to troubleshoot and repair.
Most people can afford to buy a Bavarian automobile but can you afford to keep it?
For my next car I was shooting for an new M3 or used M5 but I am worried about those same issues. I may have to go back to a Honda unless the Germans car-makers start to hire Japanese electrical engineers. (Maybe the Japanese car-makers will start to hire German mechanical engineers)
Had a Passat, have friends with Porsches, Audis, BMWs, etc and it seems to be the same complaint...The engine, transmission,road feel, fit and finish are second to none but the horrendous and numerous electrical issues are expensive to troubleshoot and repair.
Most people can afford to buy a Bavarian automobile but can you afford to keep it?
For my next car I was shooting for an new M3 or used M5 but I am worried about those same issues. I may have to go back to a Honda unless the Germans car-makers start to hire Japanese electrical engineers. (Maybe the Japanese car-makers will start to hire German mechanical engineers)
#8
We just put our deposit on a new 337 GTI. Should be here this week. I am hoping for the best with this car for the lady. The issue with VW is, you get a perfect car, or one that has problems, and there is no in-between. I am hoping because there is only 1500 of these cars coming the attention to detail will be better, but prolly not.
The .org version for the dubbers is www.vwvortex.com Lots of good info there. Good luck.
The .org version for the dubbers is www.vwvortex.com Lots of good info there. Good luck.
#9
Originally posted by dblrr900
We just put our deposit on a new 337 GTI. Should be here this week. I am hoping for the best with this car for the lady. The issue with VW is, you get a perfect car, or one that has problems, and there is no in-between. I am hoping because there is only 1500 of these cars coming the attention to detail will be better, but prolly not.
The .org version for the dubbers is www.vwvortex.com Lots of good info there. Good luck.
We just put our deposit on a new 337 GTI. Should be here this week. I am hoping for the best with this car for the lady. The issue with VW is, you get a perfect car, or one that has problems, and there is no in-between. I am hoping because there is only 1500 of these cars coming the attention to detail will be better, but prolly not.
The .org version for the dubbers is www.vwvortex.com Lots of good info there. Good luck.
#10
Originally posted by RKS
Had a Passat, have friends with Porsches, Audis, BMWs, etc and it seems to be the same complaint...The engine, transmission,road feel, fit and finish are second to none but the horrendous and numerous electrical issues are expensive to troubleshoot and repair.
Most people can afford to buy a Bavarian automobile but can you afford to keep it?
For my next car I was shooting for an new M3 or used M5 but I am worried about those same issues. I may have to go back to a Honda unless the Germans car-makers start to hire Japanese electrical engineers. (Maybe the Japanese car-makers will start to hire German mechanical engineers)
Had a Passat, have friends with Porsches, Audis, BMWs, etc and it seems to be the same complaint...The engine, transmission,road feel, fit and finish are second to none but the horrendous and numerous electrical issues are expensive to troubleshoot and repair.
Most people can afford to buy a Bavarian automobile but can you afford to keep it?
For my next car I was shooting for an new M3 or used M5 but I am worried about those same issues. I may have to go back to a Honda unless the Germans car-makers start to hire Japanese electrical engineers. (Maybe the Japanese car-makers will start to hire German mechanical engineers)
#11
Originally posted by Hobert
My Mom and two coworkers all have Jetta's. All three have had problems with the window motors. One of my coworkers had to have the motor for the same door replaced three times. My Mom's also had a lot of problems where the the car would go through periods of running rough that started only a few months after she bought it. Dealer couldn't find the problem. Of course it didn't present itself while it was there. Eventually it would go away for a few weeks then start up again. Weird. But hey her car is a blast to drive and toss around.
My Mom and two coworkers all have Jetta's. All three have had problems with the window motors. One of my coworkers had to have the motor for the same door replaced three times. My Mom's also had a lot of problems where the the car would go through periods of running rough that started only a few months after she bought it. Dealer couldn't find the problem. Of course it didn't present itself while it was there. Eventually it would go away for a few weeks then start up again. Weird. But hey her car is a blast to drive and toss around.
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Originally posted by Hobert
My Mom and two coworkers all have Jetta's. All three have had problems with the window motors. One of my coworkers had to have the motor for the same door replaced three times. My Mom's also had a lot of problems where the the car would go through periods of running rough that started only a few months after she bought it. Dealer couldn't find the problem. Of course it didn't present itself while it was there. Eventually it would go away for a few weeks then start up again. Weird. But hey her car is a blast to drive and toss around.
My Mom and two coworkers all have Jetta's. All three have had problems with the window motors. One of my coworkers had to have the motor for the same door replaced three times. My Mom's also had a lot of problems where the the car would go through periods of running rough that started only a few months after she bought it. Dealer couldn't find the problem. Of course it didn't present itself while it was there. Eventually it would go away for a few weeks then start up again. Weird. But hey her car is a blast to drive and toss around.
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