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#93 of 162 Re: Electrical issue [a_j] by sueswim Jun 27, 2007 (7:29 am)
Replying to: a_j (Apr 23, 2007 5:46 am) I'm having the same problem with my 2001 gti. If you park it for more than 5 minutes but less than an hour and it's hot, then it won't start. What year is your and did you fix it? Replies to this message: waz69 (Jun 27, 2007 10:24 am)
#94 of 162 Re: Electrical issue [sueswim] by waz69 Jun 27, 2007 (10:24 am)
Replying to: sueswim (Jun 27, 2007 7:29 am) hi mines a 1992 mk3 all my elec probs we down to the coil pack had a new 1 fitted and no probs since touch wood . if yours is the same would recomend search ebay or onlne for 1 and get some one with a bi of common sence to fit it for you if you carnt do it yourself , coz i int know wat was up with the car the garage stung me £192 + vat for a £40 coil pack and 1 hrs faf , hope this helps
#95 of 162 reliability by jondc212 Jul 02, 2007 (10:50 am)
hey so i am thinking of getting a 2007 GTI. i am a current owner of a Honda accord with 167,000 miles and going.   But i want a faster, fun, and FAST again car to drive around.   Being a Honda owner for the past 8 years it has been really good to me, besides freaking people who try to jack my car.   Will the GTI give me the same reliability with less mechanical problems through many years??   please experienced VW owners share your love and hate... Replies to this message: bani (Jul 02, 2007 1:18 pm) eldaino (Jul 03, 2007 6:32 am) astormal (Jul 18, 2007 1:06 pm) flynngirl (Jul 25, 2007 5:19 am) eldaino (Jul 25, 2007 11:46 am) flynngirl (Jul 26, 2007 4:15 am) and 4 more...
#96 of 162 Re: reliability [jondc212] by bani Jul 02, 2007 (1:18 pm)
Replying to: jondc212 (Jul 02, 2007 10:50 am) not likely.
#97 of 162 Re: reliability [jondc212] by eldaino Jul 03, 2007 (6:32 am)
Replying to: jondc212 (Jul 02, 2007 10:50 am) not as uber reliable as honda, but all mkV's (jetta, rabbit, gti) have been worlds better reliability-wise then their predeccesors.   dont ever ask anyone to share their hate...do you really want to get anywhere with your question?
#98 of 162 Re: reliability [jondc212] by astormal Jul 18, 2007 (1:06 pm)
Replying to: jondc212 (Jul 02, 2007 10:50 am) I purchased the 2007 gti exactly a month ago. My heart was set on a Honda civic si coupe until a friend told me that the vw rabbit was the way to go. I test drove the rabbit/gti and fell in love with the gti (big mistake) should have stayed focused on my first choice (honda). My brand new 1 month old car will randomly not start, the battery gets a boost and I'm back on track. I've taken it to the shop and am still awaiting a response. So far, they can't replicate the problem, hence they can not figure why my brand new car is not starting. Since you own an acura, you probably haven't had to deal with the headaches. Not sure how lucky you will be if you switch over to VW. Good luck, and if you want a car that will not leave you stranded and cause you more headaches than it is worth, do your research.
#99 of 162 Re: Electrical issue [a_j] by astormal Jul 18, 2007 (1:09 pm)
Replying to: a_j (Apr 17, 2007 2:33 pm) I feel your pain. Did they ever figure out what the problem was. I have my car in the shop and they may need a little help in figuring out was woring. I've missed one day of work, and was late one day within the same week. In addition, I've had the car for only one month. What to do?
#100 of 162 2x went to service, still can't figure why my battery dies.... by astormal Jul 19, 2007 (9:25 am)
What could it be. Why would my battery die without a reason, how come VW Service can't figure it out and why would they be willing to give me the car back if they can't figure out what the problem is if I evidently have a problem. I only had the car for a month and have been having the problem for the past week. The battery has died on me 3x. First time it was overnight, 2nd time I was at the airport dropping off my little sis, left the hazard lights on while unloading and giving her hugs goodbye (10 minutes). Then I load everyone back in the car and the car engine does not want to start. Luckily I hailed a good samaritan who gave me a boost. Any one have a similiar problem. I have a 2007 VW GTI, recently purchased on June 18th. Replies to this message: bani (Jul 19, 2007 10:38 am) eldaino (Jul 20, 2007 7:58 am) extech2 (Jul 20, 2007 2:57 pm)
#101 of 162 Re: 2x went to service, still can't figure why my battery dies.... [astormal] by bani Jul 19, 2007 (10:38 am)
Replying to: astormal (Jul 19, 2007 9:25 am) welcome to vw.   http://www.myvwlemon.com/ Replies to this message: eldaino (Jul 20, 2007 7:58 am) extech2 (Jul 20, 2007 2:57 pm)
#102 of 162 Re: 2x went to service, still can't figure why my battery dies.... [bani] by eldaino Jul 20, 2007 (7:58 am)
Replying to: bani (Jul 19, 2007 10:38 am) i just visited that website; hilarious!   some actual legitamate problems, and then people who don't realize the rabbit is build in germany and not brazil. Losers.   anyway. astormal, why don't you replace the battery? and see if this keeps happening? maybe thats why they can't replicate the problem? Replies to this message: extech2 (Jul 20, 2007 2:57 pm)

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