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Replying to: bjbird2 (Dec 28, 2005 1:50 pm) |
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Replying to: bjbird2 (Dec 28, 2005 1:50 pm) So, how have VWs fared over the past four or five years in CR's owner-rated reliability comparos? |
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Replying to: bjbird2 (Dec 28, 2005 1:50 pm)
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Replying to: 03accordman (Dec 29, 2005 7:43 pm) |
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| that the Jetta GLI was available when Car and Driver did their 10 best. Besides, the Accord wins in the family sedan segment whereas the Jetta would be more likely to replace the TSX in it's slot than it would the Accord. | |
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My experiance with my 2000 Passat with 55k miles ... My 2000 GLX 4Motion wagon is doing just fine (at 80,000 miles). The only things I have needed to replace out of warranty so far are a battery ($70 and 15 minutes including sales at Kragen's) and a couple of lights (a few bucks and 10 minutes including sales). I had a number of weaning problems, as quite typical for new model VWs (MAF sensor, gas tank sensor, seat memory) that were covered under warranty in the first few weeks of ownership. And a premature water pump failure, that was covered (but cost me some money for towing). OK, this is, as we all know, not the most reliable car on the planet - I have had about one warranty issue per year (including an oil leak). But my cost of ownership has been stellar, resale value alike (wasn't considered totalled in a severe $16,000 crash when parked in a parking lot), and safety is one of the best of any car of this model year (http://www.iihs.org/news/2005/iihs_sr_031505.pdf) ... I am happy with this car - it drives and handles like a champ - makes me smile everytime I drive it. |
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I am trying to decide between the Camry SE (4 cyl.) and the Passat 2.0T. On paper, they seem to be very similar. I have not yet driven the Camry as they are reportedly flying off the lots but hear good things about it. Although the Camry has less hp, the Passat apparently has some reliability issues. I'd appreciate any guidance. |
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It is new design so nobody can predict, but... It has turbo charged direct injection engine. If you want to cut corners on maintenance this is not car for you. Krzys |
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Replying to: elchurro (Apr 07, 2006 2:32 pm) |
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Replying to: elchurro (Apr 07, 2006 2:32 pm) Good luck with your decision.
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