VW....are they reliable ?

[[OT] Loki]

the ones built in mexico had problems, the ones made in germany are fine

[kvaughan]

Originally Posted by [OT] Loki

the ones built in mexico had problems, the ones made in germany are fine

Mine was built in Mexico. Alot of people are complaining the ones built there burn oil like a m'fer and I will agree to that completely. Have to add oil at least twice before it's regular oil change.

[justinphilly]

just make sure you get a "real" VW! the fakes are crappy....

[kenstogie]

Originally Posted by earnold25

i've heard of a few horror stories with friends / family about weird electrical issues with VW's. This was 2 different Jetta's (different model years) and a Bug.

Don't know specifics, but they were under warranty, and I know all 3 got the run around.

I've had a few VW's and one of the NCO's working for me has one and from my experiences have had ....
82 Rabbit great car except one day I went to start it in the rain and had crazy electrical system problems.
84 Jetta electrical problems but it was cool cuz I drove it for 6 month and resold it for 1k more and a hot chick bought it. I remember her wanting me to SHOW her where the hood release was when she was sitting in the drivers seat w. a mini mini skirt on. (no she didn't get a penny off for that move either)
the new Jetta that the NCO has she has had many issues with.
If you do need part they'll probably be very expensive (import/german)

On the plus side i have heard that they are great to drive and comfy quick etc.

[bhudson57]

Short answer-

No

Long answer-

No

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by bhudson57

Short answer-

No

Long answer-

No

Buy Japanese if you want reliable