So are VWs/Jettas as problematic/maintenance intensive as many people
claim? Are the dealerships/customer service so bad?

Thanks.

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Mac Cool

"Mac Cool" <Mac (AT) 2cool (DOT) com> wrote

They're not Hondas or Toyotas. But they don't drive like a Honda or Toyota
either.

I have the general impression that this is more or less the case. From my
own experience it's ranged from "rather disappointing" to "didn't totally
suck" depending on the dealer. The key is finding either the right (good)
dealer or the right independent shop.

find out how others rate the VW/Audi dealers in your area
http://1.8t.org/dealers/

search for repair shops in your area
http://cartalk.com/ (Use MECHANICS FILES to review a shop in your area )

OK why does your wife want an '06 Jetta TDI?
Gotta take the bad with the good! ;-)
Things I like to stay away from...............power windows and automatic
transmissions.

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later,
dave
(One out of many daves)

"Matt B." <noway (AT) hellno (DOT) com> wrote

Matt B.:

Having never owned any of the three, I don't know what you mean.

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Mac Cool

"dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote

Impossible to find a recent jetta w/o them as they're standard on US models.

"Mac Cool" <Mac (AT) 2cool (DOT) com> wrote

Honda and Toyota = usually very reliable and great point A to B appliance
but many say they just don't have the same engaging driving feel that VWs
have.

I've had only good experiences with Dealer Service department - and only bad
with the sales department and VW Customer service. The cars are fun to
drive and probably over engineered (IMHO). VW Customer service bails when
you actually want them to solve a problem - They've completely bailed on the
OnStar issue. My Onstar on my 04 Passat will stop working on Dec. 31, even
though the vehicle will still be under warranty - all VW does is say that
they are sorry for the inconvenience.
David
"Matt B." <noway (AT) hellno (DOT) com> wrote

In article <Xns9918E798FC999MacCool (AT) 130 (DOT) 133.1.4>, Mac Cool <Mac (AT) 2cool (DOT) com> wrote:
I've got an '02 Jetta Wagon auto trans TDi and love it except that it leaks
in a hard rain. Though fighting with the subroof drain seems to have that
cured. But I'm still waiting before I decide the problem is over. Other
then this though I couldn't be more pleased. I particularly like that one
of the 'gas' stations in my area carries B20, buying the soybeans literally
from local farmers. There is no greater satisfaction then knowing 20 cents
of every dollar in fuel is going to local farmers and not to bin Laden and
his buddies. (I know it still keeps oil prices high, but allow me my
illusions)

fundamentalism, fundamentally wrong.

In 1998 I leased an Audi A4 V6 Avant, when the lease was up I leased a
2000.5 Passat V6 Wagon, when that lease was up I leased a 2004 V6 Touareg,
then I purchased a 2003 Jetta GLX, when the 2004 Touareg lease was up I
leased a 2007 Touareg V6.

All of the vehicles were acquired and serviced at the same dealership.
During this period (almost 7 years and more than 200,000 miles) I have not
had any problems with any of the vehicles.

Guess what brand my next car will be?


"Mac Cool" <Mac (AT) 2cool (DOT) com> wrote

In article <6yQWh.3469$np4.452 (AT) bignews4 (DOT) bellsouth.net>,
rico_001 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com (Rico) wrote:

If the leak continues, you might want to remove the pollen filter access
cover and makes it's not broken. Either a VW tech or the guys who
replaced the windshield apparently broke the rear corner off of it on
our daughters 2003 Jetta, and water leaks onto the front passenger floor
when it rains hard.

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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