Faults:

AC went out to the tune of $1,300... I'll roll down the windows...

Moulding on the drivers door came off and I've not glued it back on.

A leak in a vacuum hose set the Check Engine Light off once.

General Comments:

I like the car a lot. It's certainly not glamorous, but I enjoy driving it. Although my previous car (a Mazda) was more reliable and fuel efficient, I feel the VW has more character and I'll probably replace this car with a Golf or a Jetta wagon.

Faults:

The throttle body wasn't acting right. The dealership replaced it free of charge.

The rear cup holder broke while holding a small Gatorade.

Rear defrost button stopped working. Replaced for free by the dealership.

Exhaust leak in the resonator. I had it replaced at a muffler shop with just a pipe.

New clutch at 75,000 miles.

Major 60,000 mile tune-up done at 75,000 miles.

General Comments:

Replaced the stock air box with a K & N filter and a bracket to hold the filter. I received better gas mileage, and performance after I applied the filter.

I replaced the stock chip with a Garretts chip for quicker throttle response, and better gas mileage and performance.

When I had the exhaust leak, I replaced it with a pipe. I also put on an after market muffler for less back pressure and better gas mileage.

I bought a pair of Morong shocks and Neuspeed sport springs for better stability turning. That allowed the car a 2 inch drop in the front, and a a little over an inch and a half in the back after the suspension settled.

For the tune-up I ordered Neuspeed plugs, Bosch Super Platinum spark plugs, and an MSD ignition, which creates a better spark, better gas mileage, and better performance.

All of these parts came to about $1,000. That isn't a bad price to pay for better performance and gas mileage.

Faults:

The only thing that has gone "wrong with the car, is that the engine light went on because it was low on oil. But I suppose that was my fault.

The driver's side seat has worn on the edge closest to the door because it's where I sit in the seat.

General Comments:

I love my car it handles very well at all speeds, it also handles every thing I have thrown at it. The fit and finish on this car is the best I have ever seen.

Faults:

The passenger seat foam broke and in turn broke the plastic tray below it.

The battery went dead at 35000 miles.

The glove box can hold about 5 sheets of paper, but not the manual for the car. It takes a heavy hand to close.

Both rear brakes seized at 50000 miles. I had to have them entirely replaced ($700).

The antenna has dried and split even though I coat it in Armorall every time I wash the car.

Both O2 sensors were replaced at 55000 miles. ($700) I now have to replace the mass air flow sensor. ($350)

General Comments:

Be very cautious buying a Volkswagen. I replaced the entire suspension with after-market parts to help the car at highway speed (Cost: $2500). It is now lowered 1.5" with anti-sway bars front and rear, Eibach springs, and Koni shocks. If anyone wants any performance out of a Volkswagen, prepare to pay for it. The cars are somewhat "loose" over 70 MPH.

I am trading mine in for a BMW 540i. I've had enough 'pretending' to drive a performance car. Buyer beware.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

The TDi motor is the best kept secret around.

Faults:

Not a thing.

General Comments:

This is the best car in the world. Fun to drive, and can fit all my animals!!