"If only everything in life were as reliable as a Volkswagen..."
That was the slogan I remember best from VW's advertising through the 80s and 90s.
Thing is, my Polo (bought new in 2002 and with 50k miles on the clock) has had loads of problems, often recurring and including:
And I've been screwed over by the repair costs at the Dealerships too, including occasions where they've clearly just made up the price as they've gone along.
I'm now thinking of retiring the car, even though it hasn't really lasted all that long.
My next choice is either a Golf or a Japanese branded equivalent.
I'd really like to pick the Golf, but am now losing faith in the brand. I have a feeling that the accountants have trumped the engineers.
What experience do you have with the newer VWs? Was 2002 a bad year for them? Are they more reliable again?
What about the Japanese brands like Honda and Toyota? I hear they're very reliable, but is this still the case?
TIA
That was the slogan I remember best from VW's advertising through the 80s and 90s.
Thing is, my Polo (bought new in 2002 and with 50k miles on the clock) has had loads of problems, often recurring and including:
- Failed clutch
- Failed Catalytic Converter
- Starter motor dying
- Windows leaking
- Engine Management Light on for no reason
- Failed suspension
- Failed ABS
And I've been screwed over by the repair costs at the Dealerships too, including occasions where they've clearly just made up the price as they've gone along.
I'm now thinking of retiring the car, even though it hasn't really lasted all that long.
My next choice is either a Golf or a Japanese branded equivalent.
I'd really like to pick the Golf, but am now losing faith in the brand. I have a feeling that the accountants have trumped the engineers.
What experience do you have with the newer VWs? Was 2002 a bad year for them? Are they more reliable again?
What about the Japanese brands like Honda and Toyota? I hear they're very reliable, but is this still the case?
TIA