Nothing but problems

whtcab97

As much as I love my VW,I have always suspected that they had a quality control issues. My suspicions were validated in last wednsday's (7/9) "New York Times" which listed the latest results of a JD Powers survey. Sadly Volkswagen ranked down at the bottom of the pack with the Korean imports. Knowing what I know would I buy another?.......Yup!!!! Well unless I win Powerball,then I'm going for the boxster

caseyjps

I simply can't find a certified VW mechanic in my area, and I'm fed up with an incompetent dealer. I've got only 36,000 on my 99.5 "New" Cabrio GL, and it's mechanically well-maintained w/o a dent in it. However, this year I've had issues with a hood latch replacment $275 (due to a glitch in the alarm system) and having to replace a right-front window motor for some $400. I'm afraid more is in store, and I don't think these kind of repairs are appropriate for a car that's less than four yrs old. Are my expectations too high?

I'm now experiencing a loud humm and whine, which changes pitch with the speed of the car and is especially clear over 40 MPH. (I can still hear the engine shifting normally however). I'd buy an extended warranty and stick it out, but the dealer is REALLY BAD.

I'd like to know anyone's opinion about the "whining" (and I don't mean mine).

This car is a comfortable, competent, road-clinging rocket over the high desert from Palm Springs to Las Vegas, at 80-110 MPH on those little two-lane, pock-marked hwys. Once you get up past 50, you're home free! I'd prefer to keep it if there was a glimmer of hope, but I'm doubtful and afraid to move on with this relationship!