1997 Volkswagen Jetta GT 2.0L from North America
Summary:
What's up with the cigarette rocket launcher
Faults:
Maf/Airflow went out at 94,000. Cost $532 at the VW dealer to fix/repair.
Cigarette lighter shoots out like a rocket launcher.
All belts needed to be replaced at 94,000.
Gas gauge is starting to fail.
The brake light will come on only when I go up hills. What's that all about.
VW dealers are a problem. I was told by a VW dealer that VW transmissions have "lifetime oil" and should never be replaced until you start leaking oil.
He also told me I should never, ever...open the hood.
General Comments:
Driving this car is like driving in a box with wheels.
My next car will defiantly be domestic/USA. Parts and maintenece on these German rides just cost to much.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 26th September, 2003
5th Dec 2003, 01:35
$368 for cap, rotor, and plugs? Come on! I just did that myself for $30 and it took me less than an hour. I'm not a mechanic. Your dealer is sucking your blood! Go to a mechanic, not a dealer. $368 is for a complete tuneup with valve job!