Right rear speaker had to be fixed twice.
Both felt door moldings were replaced (had holes all along them).
None of these problems were major, and were fixed under the warranty.
Car runs great, even in the winter. The new globe plugs, which turn on as soon as the doors are unlocked, work well.
The mileage has been exceptional so far, averaging about 800km on a tank, which is costing about $30-$40 Canadian. The mileage will only get better after the third maintenance, when the engine speed will be changed (should get a max of 1100km/tank).
The diesel doesn't accelerate as quickly as the Camaro did, but when this thing goes, it goes. Feels a lot more powerful, as it's power comes from a stand-still, as opposed to a gas car's acceleration power.
Overall an exceptional car. I got it for its mileage and Volkswagen reliability, but am keeping it for its comfort, its great package of features (even at the base model), and superior handling.
I assume this is a 90bhp TDI? In any case the glow plugs do not come on as the doors are opened or unlocked. I believe they did on the original diesel Rabbits in the 1980s. Besides the glow plugs rarely even have to be used unless the temp is around freezing or less. I have only seen my glow plug light come on twice I think!
Go register at www.tdiclub.com sometime.. an excellent VW site concerning the awesome TDI engine!
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