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Help! I love my car- I do, but I have to say I hate VW. My auto tranny was running rough and I took it to the dealer who (of course) said I must replace the tranny altogether for a whopping $6500. I took it to Aamco for a second opinion who told me that VW won't release the codes for the diagnostics and won't even sell parts for the tranny's on their new models- it's all or nothing! They took it apart to confirm it couldn't be fixed and told me the inside was burned out. They also confirmed the cost of at least $6k! My car is 3.5 years old and has $75K miles. It's TOO SOON to be dealing with this! As hard as I try to find a creplacement I just can't find a car I like so I think I'm going ahead with the repairs. Can I bargain them down? Do I have any rights to have VW help with any of the cost? What can I do? I feel like a total sucker and I'm so afraid to poor $7k into this car only to have more issues. Thanks!
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| I did little research before purchasing this brand new cool Geco Green convertabile off the dealer floor - felt confidant that from all I have read purchasing a forign car for the first time no quality problems. After reading and doing some research I am now getting nervous - if there is a problem will it be honored under warrenty - sounds like VW might not be too customer friendly. Any expeienced VW owners have good experience? | |
I am currently looking for a new vehicle and I really like the VW NBC, but I am a bit weary of purchasing one after reviewing problems people have had with them. I am just looking for some advice, is the car worth the potential trouble....or should I cave and go for a toyota instead?
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Replying to: denas (Mar 14, 2007 11:39 am) |
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Replying to: bambam2687 (Mar 03, 2007 2:00 pm) Now, 1 week after warranty experied, the rear passaenger window won't move. Took it in to the dealer and they want $900 to "fix" it, yet they don't even know if their recommendation will even solve the problem. Don't buy this car and don't deal with VW dealers!
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I am the proud owner of a 2002 beetle that i got new for my 16th birthday. I love it so much but i have had so many problems with it, the check engine light has been on for a year and no dealership can figure out what is wrong with it and just recently i had to replace the water filter and all of that. I have been wanting the convertible beetle for some time now but after reading all of these posts i am beginning to wonder if it is even worth taking the chance on getting a lemon. As of now it is a tossup between a new beetle convertible or a new mustang convertible. I know both have problems but i just cant decide. Anyone with knowledge on both cars HELP!
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Replying to: jrich3 (Apr 13, 2007 10:31 am) My choice to drive would be the mustang convertible. The VW will likely be less reliable but potentially could have a higher resale value if that is a consideration. So you'll probably pay more to keep the VW running, but when you sell it you just may get more for the VW than the Mustang. - Just my two cents |
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I looked a many beetle convertibles and liked them all but the repair problems...i decided to buy a used miata,6 years old and no problems whatsoever in the last year.
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Replying to: jwinston (Apr 29, 2007 6:13 pm) This is precisely why I'm leery of buying a VW, whether it be the NB/NBconvertible, or the new Rabbit. Negative reliability/dependabilty issues with VW in general, are the usual suspects or culprits, so to speak, which I don't care for (speaking for myself). As nice as the VW machines are I'd rather go with an automotive brand that has a better record in those regards, IMHO. I'm glad you dig your trouble free Miata!!!  Good luck...  Peace! 
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Replying to: aladdinsane (Apr 30, 2007 7:52 am) Sorry all of you have had such negative experiences  People looking to buy, consider this: Thousands upon thousands of these cars have been sold, and the comments you see on here reflect a small number of people, you're not hearing any of the good experiences b/c people who are having good experiences with their NBC's are too busy enjoying their car to come on here and post about it. So take whats said on here with a grain of salt. These car's are amazing!<3  
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