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#54 of 355 New VW Owner by newbeetleconv Sep 19, 2003 (9:22 am)
Well, this is the 4th time my new convertible has been back at the dealership in ONE month! The top goes down, but refuses to come back up. First a clamp, now a sensor, then the boot. Geeez, I wish I had found this site BEFORE spending 27,000 on a VW. Thanks for the venting.
#55 of 355 My New Beetle Conv. In the shop 40days and counting by bugger2 Sep 22, 2003 (4:47 pm)
I loved all 5000 mi. First trouble with the Boot cover not snapping in(right side. Next interior rear window liner is sagging lower than my grandmas ****. Followed by a final loud snap (right side)convertible mechanism that never came back out. Something else snapped in the trunk hinge(right side),never did find that piece?? Unibody construction problem??? West Covina Calif. Dealer is very friendly, nice service people. What are my options??? Still waiting
#56 of 355 Bugger by fish8 Sep 23, 2003 (4:24 am)
Have you discussed with the dealer or VWOA about a buy back or replacement? If oyur car has been out of service for over 40 days, its time to take action and not wait for them to call you.
#57 of 355 Fish8 by newbeetleconv Sep 23, 2003 (6:53 am)
I have contacted VWOA and all they have done is assign me an advocate and given me a case number. They did put me on hold last week and talked to the srvice manager at my dealership (who thought that I had the car in possession- when in fact they did!) and assured me that everything is being done that can be. Anyone out there familiar with California Lemon Law? I'd love a replacement or just a guarantee that the top will work. Thanks.
#58 of 355 newbeetle by fish8 Sep 23, 2003 (11:03 am)
I don't think that is too much to ask.....Good Luck!!
#59 of 355 Boot Cover by newbeetleconv Sep 24, 2003 (6:48 am)
Well, finally got my car out of the shop. Top seems to be working fine...for now. Question: Do I have to put the boot on when the top is down? I had a Cabriolet for 17 years and rarely would put the boot on. So is the boot on the new convertible an integral part of the "top down design?" Thanks
#60 of 355 re: boot cover by lngtonge18 Sep 24, 2003 (8:37 am)
You don't HAVE to use the boot cover. It will help keep your headliner clean and the car will look nicer with it on.
#61 of 355 yikes!... by adavey Sep 24, 2003 (2:41 pm)
i've had mine for >6 months and >8k miles. no problems yet--except for the "press" triangle to release the handle to start the top. it snapped in half. they fixed it without a fuss. i put the top down at least once every day. i don't use the cover because it flown off twice. vw says "they know and they're working on it"
#62 of 355 New Beetle convertible by p100 Sep 24, 2003 (4:34 pm)
I think this little car is way overpriced for what it offers in terms of quality, equipment, and performance. $ 27K for this heap? Consider where it is made and how huge the profit margin must be on these for the manufacturer. They price them the same as if they were made in Germany where labor costs are astronomical compared to Mexico.
#63 of 355 Boot by newbeetleconv Sep 25, 2003 (6:58 am)
Thanks for the response regarding the Boot. I feel better now knowing that it doesn't have to be on. 2 days in a row now and no problems-yeah! As far as the Mexican product goes, any other thoughts on that one?

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