Transmission slams in lower gears for the past three years. No one can tell me why!
Third eye break light, gas door never worked.
Tan interrior is grey. Every little plastic piece in side car has been replaced.
Tail lights, head lights, have to pound on them to get them to work.
Head liner is falling.
Radio buttons pushed in/fell off.
Cadilitic converter bad.
Had cooling fan replaced twice in 3 years!
I LOVE my car! Just wish it was better put together. I bought it at a no credit/bed credit shyster place. But Volkswagen has treated me like royalty. They replaced my cadilitic converter for FREE! There is an extension on it. Check it out! I take it to Volkswagen once a year for a check up. Just spent $1,675.20 in maintainance. Serpentine belt, timing belt, hoses, fans & so on.
Bottom line it is 8 years old, needs work. Cars now a days are not made to last. If you want one, buy a new one, or lease one. I think of my car some times like I am restoring a 1969 Beetle. Not a 1999.
Just purchased a 1999 Volkswagen beetle from a used car dealership. I assumed the reputation, Volkswagen has
built up over the years, would make it a great deal. The Bettle had 88000+ miles on the odometer.
While I was driving home from the dealer the coolant light
went on. The light was red indicating coolant level was low. I checked coolant, but it was full. My trunk light was
also active indicating the hatchback was open. I tried closing the trunk several times, but to no avail.
I am thinking of trading the Volkswagen in for another
manufacturer. I don't believe they are as reliable as
they were in the past. If anyone has had similar please let me know, I can be reached at cwatson561@bellsouth.net.
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