Used 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio Convertible Consumer Reviews
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Not Happy
Anne Avidon, 06/27/2006
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I made the mistake of not purchasing the extended warranty and it has cost me at least $6,000 to repair my car in the 6 years I have owned it. The mass airflow sensor has gone twice, I've had problems with the doors, windows, pistons in the convertible roof, and I have just had to pay $1,500 for a leak detection pump, serpentine belt and starter coil. Each time the dealer has to run a diagnostic, it costs another $94. Although I really like the car, if I had known how much it would cost to repair at the time I purchased it, I would not have made the same decision.
My Cabrio ~ fun without headaches!
Martha, 10/20/2007
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've had sooo many hours of fun in this zippy little convertible. Love the 5 speed transmission, lots of fun to drive. After 96000 miles, I can honestly say this car has been a dream in that it required only regular routine maintenance (oil changes, scheduled tuneups), & at about 60000 miles it needed a new muffler/pipe, & at 95000 miles two belts showed wear so I replaced them & (preventatively) the timing belt. Other than that, this car has just taken care of itself. :) The seats are a little small for someone with a bigger fanny, but otherwise comfy. The covering on the interior door handles peeled early on and i was not happy with how VW handled that. But that was the only glitch.
DON'T BUY VW!
Junker!!!, 12/21/2007
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had a hate-hate relationship w/this car. It was my dream car. Has given me problems since the day I bought it. If I hadn't bought it used it would probably classify for the Lemon Law. Catalytic converter, O2 sensor, engine light has been on, air bag light has been on. The latest is the coolant leak. I will never buy another VW EVER again. I probably wouldn't take one even if someone gave me one for free!! It has cost me thousands of dollars to keep it running and I only drive it 10000 miles a year. Can't wait to get rid of it.
Love that Vdub!
Sheila , 03/09/2006
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I love this car because the seats, pedals, dash are all the perfect size and adjustability in relation to each other in my opinion. There are many cars that don't adjust to comfortably accomadate shorter people. The headrests are actually usable. The dash and hood are in the perfect spots to maximize visibility. So is the gear shift. I have a bad back, but I could drive this car for hours. I also love how it looks! It's very reliable and runs quietly. Love it!
Ugh.
E., 12/29/2009
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GL 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I am so frustrated w/his vehicle. I purchased this car used in 2006. It has been nothing but problems since day 1. I don't spend less then $1k every time it goes in the shop. Everything that could break, bust, freeze, etc. has. I've lost numerous hubcaps (strange I realize), one day while driving the interior light switch just fell off, another day the glove box handle popped off & landed in the floor board. The interior fabric is like velcro, it literally takes me an hour to vacuum. Of course everyone thinks it's 'cute'...I remember when I thought that too, now I'd love to drive it into a concrete wall.
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