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#12 of 17 Re: 2012 gli clutch adjustability? [vwgrrrl] by snortner

Dec 07, 2011 (2:05 pm)

Replying to: vwgrrrl (Dec 06, 2011 6:07 pm)
vwgrrrl,
 
I have to correct myself. I don't know what I was looking at. The CR predicted reliability is good for the Jetta SE and fair for the Jetta TDI and the CC. CR rates predicted reliability of a 5 point scale. Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, and Excellent. I always interpret the middle one (Good) to mean average, but that's probably not strictly true.
 
Sorry about the misinfo.

#13 of 17 2012 GLI and VW Reliability by belaircarguy

Dec 30, 2011 (5:26 am)

I currently have two Jettas (2007 and 2009). Both have the 2.5 gas engine and Tiptronic 6 speed automatic. Both cars were made in Mexico. My 2009 was purchased new and now has 53,000 miles. I have not had one item go wrong which would have required warranty work at the dealer. This is impressive, as I cannot recall purchasing a new car in recent years that have never had anything that needed repair under warranty.
 
My 2007 Jetta was purchased used (about 45, 000 miles at the time of purchase), and now has 59,000 miles. I did have the car completely checked out and the VW dealer (not where the car was purchased), found a couple of items that needed fixing and did so under warranty. In the past 6 months, the car did need a new electric radiator fan, which was somewhat expensive (around $800).
 
Overall, I would say the Jettas are very reliable, and of course my 2007 being used, the maintenance history was unknown.
 
I also have been looking at the new Jettas, and recently test drove (while my 2007 was getting the oil changed at the VW dealer) a 2012 GLI 6 speed manual transmission. On the GLI, VW has used a better dash material (soft touch, rather than the hard plastic in the standard Jetta). The car has an independent rear suspension (axle on the standard Jetta), lowered ride height (abuot 1/2 inch) and sport suspension. This was was fun to drive, and the 2.0 Turbo motor said "LETS GO!". I did not get it out on the freeway to determine ride quality, but on the 2 lane roads it was very good (sport seats very comfortable) and I never got the car out of 4th gear (2 more gears to go).
 
As I get closer to the time I am ready to buy, I will definitely drive a GLI 6 speed manual again, and then drive a "regular" Jetta with a 5 speed manual to see the differences side by side.
 
Overall, the GLI left a fine impression!
 
Bel Air Car Guy

#14 of 17 CR ratings[snortner] by bpeebles

Dec 30, 2011 (1:37 pm)

Replying to: snortner (Dec 07, 2011 2:05 pm)
We all need to be 'careful' when referring to the Consumer Reports ratings. One needs to actually READ what they mean.
 
For example, when looking at the historical reliability reporting, it is based against the AVERAGE OF ALL VEHICLES OF THAT SAME AGE.
 
For example, if the average vehicle which is 5-years old have the exhaust-system rust out... then a vehicle rated 'average' will need the exhaust-system to be replaced after 5 years.
 
It is unfortunate that many folks use the CR ratings and do not even understand what they mean. They just look at the colored-in blobs without understanding the underlying data.

#15 of 17 Reliability?? by pure_hp

Mar 26, 2012 (1:30 pm)

Hello all. I'm thinking of purchasing a 2012 GLI but I'm unsure of the reliability record it may have since it's a new vehicle. If anyone here has purchased one, could you please let me know what issues, if any, you have had and how you've liked the car overall so far.

#16 of 17 Re: 2012 gli clutch adjustability? [vwgrrrl] by marlboroman2

Nov 29, 2012 (8:57 am)

Replying to: vwgrrrl (Dec 06, 2011 6:07 pm)
I bought a 2013 Volkswagen GLI, after a little over 2 months of owning this vehicle; with only 3,100 miles on it. I was told the clutch is burnt out and would most likely be replaced out of pocket until they check the cause. Which I am still waiting to hear back on.
My driving record for the past ten years is above average, no accidents, no burning of previous car clutches or any car parts for that matter. I take great care of any car I own and to have this happen to a brand new car, and be told I would be paying out of pocket when I just spent 25k for it, is very absurd.
This is my first and last vehicle from volkswagen, even if the company turns around out of no where to pay for this new clutch, I am still selling the car back for it's current value.
The manual 2013 GLI to me is not a reliable car if this is going to keep happening with mine.. seeing that I've been without transportation to school and work for almost a week.

#17 of 17 Re: 2012 gli clutch adjustability? [marlboroman2] by david2u

Dec 20, 2012 (6:07 pm)

Replying to: marlboroman2 (Nov 29, 2012 8:57 am)
Let me know what they did for you.
We have the same car and, I think the clutch is starting to go as well.
5 months old!

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