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well it appears that history has repeated itself for me. My last new VW was a 95 GTI vr6. In a nutshell it was a lemon, everything about the car's delivery condition and subsequent need for service was terrible. Fast forward to 2006 March 29. I after having purchased like 6 new cars since the 95(none of which were VW) buy a new GTI. Mistake number 1. I wanted a pk 1, XM with port options installed and nothing else. So I put a deposit down on a car that was at port so i could get the port options. After being told that we can't get the options and the car was slow in shipping(delivery) i decide to take the GTI on the lot that "supposedly has all the same stuff, less port optiuons and has 18" wheels " so I don't miss out on the $500 loyalty. I know that is where i went wrong. anyway so here is my list of problems with my new car with less than 100 miles; Radio volume hunts scufs on door panel, seat trim chips, scratches on paint paint flaws wrong radio on delivery dealer purposely withheld window sticker sunroof rattle sunroof liner tight(hard to close) trunk doesn't seem to unlock steering wheel has rugh edges(flaws in leather that catch hands like grit) poor radio fm reception horns sound loose when used (blow the horn and it vibrates the whole car) remotes don't work too well(if at all) windsheild has a 3" scratch and will need replacement rattle from center dash alarm honks when it feels like it when you lock up grease (under coat?)is dripping from the sills in my driveway car dings all the time (i know rtfm) car had oils at delivery...but no washer fluid 1 spring spacer out, other i took out dash doesn't seem to fit al that well around base of windsheild did not see any wheel lock key (i better not have locks...did not look) the interior fabrics although the same, oddly seem different no way is the speedo accurate shifter boot isn't flush with console antenna isn't straight(it isn't aligned straight to center of car) had car not start when i turned the key...infact it didn't do anything I am completely and absoluetly disgusted with VW. I have to wait for a zone rep to appove repairs on a car that was driven home from the dealer and once to my job (has now 177 miles).The field rep isn't coming till the 27th of this month so I am out a car till then...they are goinna be over the time before it is fixed. period end of story, game over. How pathetic is it that I buy a new car and can't use it for over a month because some rep has to "approve" paint and windsheild repair? |
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Replying to: ngiordano (Apr 04, 2006 3:39 pm) 1) Take the car back for a refund and buy something else. 2) It's not polite to submit the same post in multiple forums. |
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Replying to: 600kgolfgt (Apr 05, 2006 4:58 am)
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Replying to: ngiordano (Apr 05, 2006 7:09 am) For future reference, when someone states incongruent laundry lists and sounds like a car evangelist, few readers pay attention to details. Scratches on the windshield that are an integral part of the air bag system (?) and justify leaving the car in your drive way so you can claim it is not drivable for 30 days --- that just does not make common sense.
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Replying to: allhorizon (Apr 06, 2006 1:48 am) |
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When one of your complaints is "the interior fabrics although the same, oddly seem different" or "scufs on door panel, seat trim" I don't think the dealership is going to take you seriously. Never put money down on a car before you see it, and get EVERYTHING you specify in writing (especially options!). Seems like most of the issues you could have noticed if you looked over/test drove the car before buying. In fact, before you buy another car check out this website: http://www.carbuyingtips.com/ it has many tips that may help you avoid repeating history. Research the dealership and research the car: If the dealership is terrible, you probably could have found this out ahead of time by searching for user reviews on the internet. Also, if you read over the GTI forums before you bought your car, the radio volume and reception issues would not have been a surprise. Even the lack of sensitivity of key fob buttons on VW's are common knowledge. You have to deliberately press the button for about half a second to lock/unlock or open the trunk. The key fob sensitivity is low to prevent accidental commands while it is floating around in your pocket. A well informed buyer is often a happy buyer. FYI: Your laundry list of complaints and posts in multiple forums just makes you sound like a lunatic.
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Replying to: ngiordano (Apr 04, 2006 3:39 pm) |
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Replying to: jitteryjoe_246 (Apr 06, 2006 7:25 am) |
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Replying to: ngiordano (Apr 04, 2006 3:39 pm) You appear to be one of the most clueless car buying consumers I have seen in these forums. Based on your post, you must be blind or completely ignorant. Let me explain... Eleven (11) of your complaints could have been avoided if you had just performed a visual inspection of the car prior to buying it. It would have taken only minutes to spot these obvious flaws. You are entirely responsible for all of these issues: scufs on door panel, seat trim chips, scratches on paint paint flaws wrong radio on delivery dealer purposely withheld window sticker windsheild has a 3" scratch and will need replacement shifter boot isn't flush with console antenna isn't straight dash doesn't seem to fit al that well around base of windsheild did not see any wheel lock key (i better not have locks...did not look) the interior fabrics although the same, oddly seem different Seven (7) of your complaints could have been discovered without even starting the car. You should have taken ten minutes to sit in the car try out/operate all of its features/functions prior to buying. These are entirely your responsibility: steering wheel has rugh edges(flaws in leather that catch hands like grit) poor radio fm reception horns sound loose when used (blow the horn and it vibrates the whole car) remotes don't work too well(if at all) sunroof liner tight(hard to close) trunk doesn't seem to unlock alarm honks when it feels like it when you lock up Three (3) of your complaints could have been discovered by a 10 minute test drive. These are your fault: Radio volume hunts sunroof rattle rattle from center dash This leave you with only 3 legitimate complaints, which could quickly and easily be taken care of by the dealer. grease (under coat?)is dripping from the sills in my driveway car had oils at delivery...but no washer fluid 1 spring spacer out, other i took out
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Replying to: mattgg1 (Apr 07, 2006 5:02 am) I'd say your dealer is more to blame for most of this than VW. I have had a great experience with all my VWs...but I think the dealers I have used are exceptional. Consequently, I have loved all the cars.
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