Faults:

Window Regulator on both sides went out. Warranty covered it.

Faulty Waste Gate making it impossible for the turbo to hold boost. I am running a chip in it which causes the car to run higher boost and that very well could have been what caused the waste gate to go bad. I'm waiting to see if the warranty will cover it. Crossing my fingers!!!

Faulty Mass Air Sensor. I was running an aftermarket cold air intake system, which has been known to cause problem with the Mass Air Sensor.

I've had major problems with two Volkswagen dealerships, but I am very impressed with the one that I go to now. So impressed that I don't mind the 140-mile commute to get there. I simply wouldn't take my car anywhere else.

General Comments:

With all that has gone wrong with my first Volkswagen I still love it to death. It simply screams, handles extremely well especially with the sway bars, lowering springs and wider tires and is the most comfortable care I've ever driven.

I get a lot of comments about the roominess, the heated seats, its willingness to get up and go and of course the indiglow interior lights.

As you will see my prior car was a Honda and I have to say it paled in comparison.

I will soon be starting my first project car. A 92 Jetta GLI and I hope to do a 1.8T conversion. What do you think boys can a girl do it?

Faults:

Driver's side window regulator broke and window dropped down in the door after owning car 8 months.

Driver and passenger's side window regulators both broke and windows dropped down in the doors after one year.

General Comments:

When I first purchased this car I instantly fell in love with the get-up-and-good the GTI exhibited. I take it on 7 hour trips to Oregon several times a year, and it performs outstanding. It gets great gas mileage, stays comfortable, and keeps a straight line at any speed. Performance does lag when the air conditioning is running.

The fact that the windows keep falling in the door is more than reason enough for me not to consider buying another VW. It's a pain to have to worry about it all the time (its happened three times now). But, in two cases the dealer got it fixed in a couple of days.

Faults:

Driver's door squeak - was fixed by the dealer (had to adjust the trim on a kick panel).

General Comments:

Well mannered handling - slightly too much body roll, but overall a good compromise between comfort and performance. Forgiving character.

Annoying "porpoising" during acceleration/braking.

Chassis/engine/brakes are well matched.

Wonderful engine - torquey, smooth, fantastic power band. Wonderful exhaust note.

Excellent launch characteristics. Car can be accelerated fast from a standstill very easily.

Excellent brakes. Very solid feel.

Steering is a bit dead on center, and uncommunicative until cornering loads increase.

Shift mechanism leaves something to be desired.

Excellent fit and finish - almost flawless.

Comfortable seats - high quality leather.

Quiet cabin.

Roomy front. Cramped but useful rear seats.

Great climate control. Set and forget.

Stereo system OK.

Faults:

I had to have the front driver's side turn indicator assembly replaced because it kept burning out bulbs. This was somthing the dealer already knew about and they took care of it right away. Nothing else has gone wrong with the car.

General Comments:

This is the first time I have ever owned a VW and I must say, I am very impressed with the tightness and spunk of the car. It handles great on the turns and great on the freeway.

Faults:

Nothing! I have had to get some interior components replaced. They were missing from the factory (or dealership!). I am also getting the windshield replaced and the shifter knob replaced both due to slight cracks.

Overall... nothing wrong with the car. We will see how the reliability holds up.

General Comments:

So far I could not be more pleased with the car. It packs punch, comfort, convenience and build quality all into a handsome and unique package. So far, I am sold on VW. The car still has less than 1000 miles, so we will see.

Leave it to the Germans to build a great car. I will NEVER own another American car. I am ashamed of what we produce in our country!