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Nice car but not backed by VW
rhondascabrio, 07/30/2002
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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My wife's Cabrio, bought new in Jan. 2000 has been basically a good car. It is reasonably peppy and fun to drive. Recently, the automatic transmission began holding upshifts into overdrive. The dealer said the computer lost its baseline settings and although the car only had 19746 miles, VW would not cover it under warranty. Even though the 24 month warranty was past, the mileage was way under 24K. I contend that this should not be happening and if VW won't back it now, I have little hope of them doing the right thing later on. This combined with constant oxygen sensor problems on a '99 Jetta has made me loose faith in VW.
Lemon
njgirl, 03/27/2003
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Have had numerous problems for one year - delivered without enough transmission fluid - not alligned - resulted in requireing new tires - cruise control worked intermittantly - ABS light on - Engine Check Light on - cannot trust safety driving - stopped when engine check light on
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Fun, Practical, Unique
Pete3106, 05/05/2007
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Have had this Cabrio since new and only had problems with window regulators - fixed under warranty. Really enjoy the solid top in all kinds of weather. Have had two of these and both have been great.
VW does not stand by their products!
tmichaelny, 08/07/2002
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio GL 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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For the most part, this was a reliable little car and fun to drive. Like most VW's it was a rough ride but it was the roomiest, most relaible convertible around... Until the oil light come at 60K. I changed the oil but it was still on. I brought it in and the dealership said it was a comoputer problem and would cost at least $800 to fix. Otherwise, the car was fine. A week later, the engine seized. Neither the dealership nor VW accepted any responsibility. I will never buy a VW again. I really like the Beetle but I don't want to give my business to a "take-your-money- and-run" company!
It's the Little Things
irish7459, 03/08/2007
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I started having problems right off the bat. The check engine light came on about two months into my ownership. They had to replace the entire O2 sensor. Next the door locks broke. They've been replaced twice, and are currently broken again. The interior dome light broke in year three. I never touched the thing. The muffler started vibrating in year five. I've had it "fixed" but it's still vibrating when I accelerate. My car has been strictly dealership maintained. They are a pain to deal with. You have to pester and pester to get them to do anything. I figure if a part breaks and keeps breaking VW should change and make better more reliable parts.