Faults:

Multiple coolant leaks.

Multiple oil leaks.

Speed sensor on transmission broken.

Required new mufflers and work on exhaust piping.

Heater core needed replacing after 90K.

Brakes need replacing NOW.

Transmission slipping.

Car stalls in low gears.

Interior leather worn and separating from plastic.

Heated seats broken.

Many interior lights broken.

Factory speakers broken.

Door handles separating from metal.

Typical rust pattern on trunk, running boards, around emblems and trim.

General Comments:

I couldn't hate this car enough, or agree more with most of the reviews in this forum.

Yes, it is fun to drive on the highway.

Otherwise, it's a maintenance nightmare. Almost no independent shops in Northern California will even take the car in. As I found out when I tried taking it for a '10-minute Oil Change' most routine repairs (replacing the air filter for instance) have to be carried out by an experienced technician with a stock of VW parts. Even the oil filter is nonstandard. There are two mufflers in the car -- the one I needed cost $500 from the factory!

The interior deteriorates daily, with leather separating from its molding and convenience electronics braking regularly.

Faults:

In the 2000 miles that I have owned the car:

Brake master cylinder needed replaced.

A/C expansion valve needed replaced.

A/C condenser needed replaced.

Transmission is slipping and needs replaced.

Cooling system has boiled over several times, even though I had it flushed.

Heater core hose sprung a leak - no auto parts store on the Internet or planet has one - need to go dealer - it's $108 to replace - it's a hose!

2 interior lights have fallen out of their sockets in the ceiling and are hanging by the wires.

Rear speakers stopped working on the stock radio.

General Comments:

This car is incredibly rare. It's very hard to find another one.

Because of it's rarity, the parts are very hard to find and ridiculously expensive.

The car drives wonderfully. It handles well and has plenty of power.

If you have plenty of extra money and a back-up car, this car is for you!

Faults:

I bought the car with a leaking heater core.

The sunroof leaks.

Miscellanous interior components fell off.

Oil sending unit leaked.

Rear wheel bearing failed.

General Comments:

Performance and feel is similar to a BMW, but it lacks the name. I often reach 90 mph when passing other vehicles. The engine and powertrain are up to typical German standards.

The interior components are equal to a 10 year old American sedan. I am not satisfied with the quality here.

I use it as a 170 mile per day commuter so I appreciate the comfort and performance level of this vehicle.

This vehicle lacked any maintenance before I recieved it so I cannot give an accurate evaluation of its reliability. However, my previous VW exceeded 200,000 before it had any problems.