In article <Xns9918E798FC999MacCool (AT) 130 (DOT) 133.1.4>,
Mac Cool <Mac (AT) 2cool (DOT) com> wrote:

Depends on the dealer. And it's probably best to buy an extended
warranty if you're going to keep the car after the factory warranty runs
out. VWs have many fine qualities but they definitely require more
repairs.

With respect the the 2006 TDI...I wouldn't buy one. You will almost
certainly have to pay full sticker price PLUS IMO they're overpriced to
start with. VW will be bringing out improved diesels in 2008 and other
manufacturers will also join the diesel club soon. For example, Honda
will be selling a 2.4 diesel Accord (a cleaner version of one that they
already sell in Europe) in 2009.

Bill

78 Rabbit...10/77 - 4/02 82 Convertibles(s)...since 93
95 Golf GL...since 11/99
07 Passat 2.0T
06 GTI DSG


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"Pete LaFlamme" <p.laflamme (AT) tx (DOT) rr.com> wrote

"Pete LaFlamme" <p.laflamme (AT) tx (DOT) rr.com> wrote

On Apr 20, 10:45 pm, Mac Cool <M... (AT) 2cool (DOT) com> wrote:
My general take on VWs is that they are not "owner-friendly" cars in
the same way as those from the Pacific Rim, nor are they as elaborate
as are most US-flag vehicles.

They require scrupulous maintenance for a fact, something that
(apparently) few dealer-shops are willing to undertake and some owners
find shocking in cost. Diesels are just a bit "more-so" in this regard
as well. Then, anyone coming from a "loaded" US-flag car... pick
one... Taurus, Impala, whatever, will find the VW rather sparton in
interior appearance.

That being written, if properly and carefully maintained they will run
near-as-matters forever. We are presently running an 87 Westie with
328,000 miles on it (second engine). We have gotten six figures out
of three diesels, but size requirements have taken us to larger Euro-
wagons (Saab & Volvo) as the Passat is mightily costly (and thirsty,
and slow) as compared to either of these... which I found quite
surprising when we were doing the research. We also run a 99 Winnie,
but that is a baby at 62,000 miles.

We also have access to a very good shop that is well-equipped, has
been in operation, owned and managed by the same family for over 40
years, and is reasonable in cost (Hillside Auto, Jenkintown, PA). That
it also happens to be within brisk walking distance is a help. And the
local dealers are pretty good as well. Without this level of support
we would not run Euro-cars. Period.

So, if you are vague about oil-changes, and find the "recommended
service intervals" to be suggestions only, DO NOT get a VW (or Volvo,
or Saab, as it happens).

Peter Wieck
Wyncote, PA

In article <132qs4cbke3uv2b (AT) corp (DOT) supernews.com>,
No Spam Please <Justsaynoto (AT) spam (DOT) com> wrote:
That's not a throw-away car like he's been doing. I say KIA!!!!


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Jeeps and dubs and everything's nice...

Well my wife is resigned to buying a Jetta. The good news, for what it's
worth, is that the TDI seemed to do better than the gas engine in the
recent Consumer Reports.

Someone gave me a link to a website that shows feedback on VW dealerships
http://1.8t.org/dealers/?fz=27529&fzr=25&sd=desc
only the info was pretty old. The newest feedback was about 1.5 years old,
most was much older. Are there any other sources of dealer satisfaction
info?


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Mac Cool

On 1 May 2007 14:33:49 GMT, Mac Cool <Mac (AT) 2cool (DOT) com> wrote:

your tdi questions. I have had good luck with my 2003 tdi. A few minor
parts and only 3 visits to get a defective seat belt replaced under
warranty.