2001 Volkswagen Beetle GL from North America - Comments

10th Jan 2006, 22:48

"Very concerned about dependability"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Window regulators both broke.

I replaced 1, broke in a week.

Both windows duct taped up now.

Not sure if I can trust dealer.

6 Disk CD bad, replaced w/indash

Armrest broke.

Gas door lock broke.

Milkshake looking oil at filler.

Interior has funny smell since new.

General comments?

My wife has loved the car until now.

Blue with black leather, nice looking.

No longer happy. : (


11th Jan 2006, 18:36

Oh jeez you might have oil sludge. This not as huge a problem for VW as it is for dodge.


4th Jun 2006, 01:34

If you still have the car, that milkshake looking thing is because your using non-synthetic oil. newer vw's need atleast a synthetic blend. just thought I could help out a little.


26th Jun 2006, 15:30

MILKSHAKE looking oil is caused by one or all to the following:

1. Water in the air is extracted by condensation in your cylinders when the engine is turned off. Some engines with poorly engineered heads have been known to do this.

2. A cracked engine block.

3. A leaking head gasket.

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