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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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Replying to: dyansacouture (May 10, 2007 12:59 am) The problem is taken as a whole late model VW's just haven't been as reliable as their Japanese or even domestic competition. VW couldn't make their cars fast enough in the late 90's. The cars were selling for way over list price and people were on waiting lists to take one home. VW had that envied demographic of the twenty somethings that would potentially stick loyal to the brand over their driving lifetime. And then the problems started. You can read about them here on this forum - just do a search. VW really blew it cause' most of the people who bought their cars in the late 90's would never even consider a VW again. VW sales although improving are a shadow of what they were and the financials of the company reflect that. So although you liked your car and apparently didnt have any problems, As a group your peers had a vastly different experience. Look where VW comes out in the reliability ratings... 
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I need some good advice...purchased a brand new NBC in 04, right out of show room. I fell hard but got a good deal and have had VW's in past, 3 times. Never any problems. NOW, nothing but problems... inside light comes on when ever it wants to, bells go off for no reason, one night  11:30 on a busy highway the car just turned off, couldn't even display hazzard lights. The trunk opens at will, doors lock at will, including locking my infant granddaughter inside with my keys. Thankfully I was at home so had access to my spare. Another night got home from work and car would not turn off for over half an hour. My son was going to come over and unhook the battery. None of my windows work, none of the electrical buttons work, in fact my driver side window has been half down for about a month now, waiting to get into repair with a loaner car. The dealers (I'm now dealing with my 2nd because of poor service at the 1st) say that my warranty will run out at the end of July, the date car was delivered to the dealer, almost a year prior to my purchase. Their reasons i) I got too good of a deal therefore the warranty will remain as is. ii) Part of the negoiation process is addressing the warranty, neither I have heard of before. Isn't there a legal agreement that if your car has xxx many issues it will be deemed a lemon and either replaced or money returned?? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Melissa 604 
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Replying to: melissa604 (Jun 02, 2007 3:04 pm) You didn't mention what state you live in. The state laws will determine if a lemon law buyback is available. Consult with some of the legal help available... Do a search on automobile Lemon laws here's a couple of links to get you started... http://www.consumer-action.org/archive/English/library/cars/2001_LemonLaw/?English/library/cars/2001_LemonLaw/ http://dealerselect.com/lemon/lemonbystate.html |
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I am a big fan of VW Beetle convertibles and happy to say, no problems as of yet. I just bought a 2005 automatic convertible and now need to sell my beloved 2005 turbo manual convertible. The ONLY reason I am selling the Turbo is that I injured my leg and am no longer able to drive a clutch. The car is in excellent condition, very low mileage and was always garaged. I would love for someone to buy her who would appreciate her as I did. I'm not trying to use this board as a sales area, but was just looking for any suggestions. I refuse to trade her in; she's worth much more than the dealer would pay. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. Thank you for any suggestions! Go Beetles
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