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#164 of 424 06 Jetta dies right after purchase by jwboyce Jun 24, 2006 (2:09 pm)
I could have posted this under "Jetta Problems and Solutions", but since it happened IMMEDIATELY after our purchase, I thought I'd share this with y'all instead... it was part of our "buying experience"!   Last weekend we picked up our 06 Jetta GLI, custom-built from the factory (we paid invoice, by the way). On the drive home from the dealership, the car stalled at a red light, then locked itself into park when I tried to restart it. I spent 30 minutes directing traffic in the 105F heat.   It was diagnosed at a computer malfunction in the transmission, and we're still waiting for the new chip to be shipped from Germany.   I'm frustrated, and I feel like I deserve some compensation, but I have no idea what, and they certainly aren't volunteering anything other than apologies. Are we entitled to compensation, or is it just tough luck? Replies to this message: chris_tx (Jun 24, 2006 6:37 pm) jwboyce (Jun 25, 2006 4:20 pm)
#165 of 424 Re: 06 Jetta dies right after purchase [jwboyce] by chris_tx Jun 24, 2006 (6:37 pm)
Replying to: jwboyce (Jun 24, 2006 2:09 pm) Doubtful (I assume they put you into a rental car during this period, right?). As long as the manufacturer/dealer corrects the problem, then they have fulfilled their obligation. The fact that the car was right off the showroom floor is incidental here. Of course if the same problem arises multiple times, then your states lemon law would enter into this.   I had the transmission fail on my old Acura TL-S twice within 36k miles. After the second failure, Honda repurchased the car. It wasn't a lemon, per se, but they acknowledged the issues I had with it and recognized that they needed to make the situation right. Each time I had the car in the shop waiting on a new tranny, I received a rental car equivalent to the TL, but nothing in addition. Replies to this message: jwboyce (Jun 25, 2006 4:20 pm)
#166 of 424 Re: 06 Jetta dies right after purchase [chris_tx] by jwboyce Jun 25, 2006 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: chris_tx (Jun 24, 2006 6:37 pm) You are probably correct, but that doesn't make it any less frustrating. They offered a replacement, but didnt want one (we have an 04 GTI).   And frankly, everything else about the purchase was great. I'd go back to the dealership IF I were to buy another VW, which will depend on how often things like this happen. Hopefully never again.
#167 of 424 Ariona Dealers by vwcarbuyer06 Jul 14, 2006 (1:08 am)
Was wondering if anyone out there has dealt with VW dealers in the Tucson area. There's only one official VW dealer that I know of and after talking with them, it seems that they have a very low selection of GLI's. I'd prefer to not have to drive all over Arizona to find a respectable dealer, so does anyone have any experience with Tucson dealers? If not, how about Phoenix?? Thanks for your help.
#168 of 424 2002 VW VENDETTA 2.0 (A) by vwregretta Jul 25, 2006 (4:59 pm)
My 2002 jetta and I have nothing in common. Our relationship is going nowhere FAST, and the lemon layers don't think i have a case. I bought the car and applied for my IDIOT license in late January, only to have the engine light come on early may. It cost $800.00 for a piece of paper stating i need $8000.00 in work done. A NEW TRANNY!!! It remained in the shop from May to June, while I continuously fought with the dealer, warranty company, and manufacturer about who is responsible for the bill. While they were having it out, I'm trying to find a ride to the bank so i can make my car payment. YES. Clearly the $14,000 loan i just signed included a transmission, but i must have missed the fine print that says..........."parts don't have to function at all." I am now on my 3rd transmission, and even though the car runs now, i'm planning for the future by watching for signs of transmission rejection. Does anyone have some info? A word? Anything? Oh yeah, and the engine light never went off. Replies to this message: pat (Jul 26, 2006 9:53 am)
#172 of 424 Re: 2002 VW VENDETTA 2.0 (A) [vwregretta] by pat HOST Jul 26, 2006 (9:53 am)
Replying to: vwregretta (Jul 25, 2006 4:59 pm) Let's continue in one of the discussions you created for this. Here's the link: vwregretta, "Is my Jetta a lemon?" #1, 25 Jul 2006 6:03 pm
#173 of 424 Re: New Jetta Quote [testdriver99] by sodaguy Oct 21, 2006 (10:16 am)
Replying to: testdriver99 (Jun 10, 2006 12:59 pm) In an effort to revive this thread, I received a quote from a local dealership for $19,436 ($600 over listed invoice) for a 2007 Jetta 2.5 (Not Base) Automatic with no additional options.   Am I in the ball park?

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