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I own a 2002 cabrio which i am still making payments on. I have spent nearly $2000 on various mechanical failures in the last year alone, that should not be occuring with only 85,000 miles. I am contemplating getting soemthing different, but am only 10 months from paying the thing off. Any suggestions?
Edited by piculell on 06/26/08 at 9:16 AM
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ronaldo Said,
December 26, 2008 @ 2:46 pm
get a good mecanic that knows vw, I have a jetta 2000 and I’m still runnnig it, and I found a good mecanic not the dealer
wmoore04 Said,
February 18, 2010 @ 2:28 pm
get rid of it before it eats you alive…Buy Japanese/Korean
drove VW 1961-1983- No escessive maintenance costs
1984 -2010 Junk in 1984 and up- I bought Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Kia -$0 maintenance, excellent style and drive, MUCH higher resale values.
I have a 2001 Cabrio..bought new
Maintained with great care. EVERY factory list after 85K miles- Ive spent $4000. (New Head, Rebuilt Trans, New Clutch, Rotors, Full exhaust, 4 Check Engine Lights,
Misc repairs door lock solenoid ($400 + istall), etc.
Won’t buy another VW…EVER
bos Said,
March 5, 2010 @ 4:53 pm
To ‘wmoore04′… You either don’t own that cabrio or should post in the ‘don’t know squat of and about cars’ section (if that exists anywhere at all). If you got New Head(wonder what that means? in some parking lot?) it is most likely because you are one who ignores timing belt service, but even so, that could have been REPAIRED; rebuilt transmission AND clutch(???)… how goofy a stick driver can be, or gullible maybe, to wreck BOTH a clutch AND a transmission AND pay for it? Take this to some kindergarden for an afternoon nap! Same goes for your ‘rotors’ (brake damage and premature failure ,like clutch for that matter, is all DRIVING HABITS); for the exhaust, for sure you’ve been taken for a ride, and, have you bought 4 Check Engine Lights or what? Maybe YOU should never buy a VW, after all, your ‘buying’ pattern show going lower and lower. Look at your good Toyota now, would you like to have been one of the ‘not-so-lucky’ ones that died in the high-riding Toyota? Not to mention Honda, the ‘burning oil’ Honda of the same vintage as your Cabrio? For the others, thank God I have a brain and NEVER get into a financial deal which involves any of those vehicles’ ownership. Have a good life, that of yours, in your world, and stop blaming VW (or any manufacturer) for your shortcomings. Actually, 1984s Mark IV VW was and still is the cheapest to buy, maintain and operate GOOD car, parts are all over, you only need, like the gentleman mentioned before you, a GOOD TRUSTING TECHNICIAN to tackle the job and sort you out. If not, you’ll be like a deer staring at the approaching headlights and waiting to be hit.
wmoore04 Said,
June 22, 2010 @ 9:05 pm
To “3.bos Said,3/5/10- Yes, you ARE the little writer. You’re post is probably the wisest I’ve ever read. To think, YOU know all that…and apparently ARE “ALL THAT”. But enough said about what you know.
Your analogy and circumspect assessmewnt and ultimate display of your wisdom and knowledge are borne out in your irrespective remarks.
Yes, I DO own it..to think you said I didn’t.
Yes all my litany and plethera of repairs were made.
Yes, the decline time-line of the once superior VW is accurate.
Yes, I’ve managed the rebuild, rennovate and sales of over 300 (THREE HUNDRED)QUALITY VW’s between 1969 and 2000 to factory specifications.
Yes, I would match my clutch driving and maintenance with YOU anytime.
Yes, I’ve SUCCESSUFULLY discovered and retained dozens of VW and foriegn mechanics over the years.
Yes, YOUR derogatory attempts and asinine inuendos ARE a reflection or who YOU are.
Yes, you already knew that.
Next time…consider…”Even a fool appears wise if he keeps his mouth shut”
Finally, “God gave us TWO ears and ONE mouth for a reason…Listen TWICE as much as you talk …especially if you don’t possess the knowledge or know the facts.
Surmise: VWSucks and THAT comes from KNOWLEDGE.