2002 Volkswagen GTI review from North America
"VW markets its product well; too bad it can't figure out a window mech"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Windows have dropped three times due to a faulty clip, even after replacement of plastic clips with metal clips. BS. This all happens in the first 15000. Awesome! - if I plan on keeping the car for the full warranty period I should look forward to more nights where my car is insecure and vulnerable to the elements, and in the TX summer a 65mph blowtorch to the face, plus a bonus of 9 more trips to the dealer and 9 more days (at least) without a vehicle. Lucky I haven't had the smorgasbord of other problems out there and that I have a good attitude, otherwise I might start shooting BBs at the dealer's inventory. Looking to file for lemon status with the Texas Motor Vehicle Commission and put a little pressure on the dealer to get some kind of recovery. I might decide to spend my weekends and evenings hanging out at the off ramp to the dealership with free sno-cones in return for listening to my story.
General comments?
Windows malfunctioning sux.
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| This car has taken more of my time than it is worth |
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| Great to drive, when it's not always breaking down / in the shop |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8T Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 15450 miles |
| Previous car | Honda CRX |
| Date of Entry | 16th August, 2003 |