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5 out of 5 stars

My Silver Cabbie!

Beachgirl, 06/12/2002
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I think overall this was the car for me. After test-driving and researching what seems like a million types of compact convertibles. This one was the most practical for me! I wanted to be able to drive my friends to the beach not just another person. This is my 3rd German car...my first was an Audi and my last car was a BMW. VW's are so cute and so much fun!!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Loving my Cabrio

thoughtcatalyst, 01/13/2003
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This car is pure fun combined with VW reliability. The electric top allows me to put the top up or down at a stop light allowing incredible flexibility. I've also driven it on slippery roads up to ski. It performed without any trouble with only ugraded radials on the front. The heated seats are also a welcome treat on cold mornings.

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5 out of 5 stars

The Best car Ever!!! VW's Rule!!!

slvrglf78, 11/14/2002
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I've always been a VW owner, I've gone from the Golf to the cabrio, and I love it. Everyday I like it more and more. I've never had problems with nothing peeling, no noise, just a smooth fun ride. For those that want power, and expect power from a Cabrio, take a suggestion from me, buy the GTI...that's power...The Cabrio is to chill in not to speed in. If you speed in a cabrio you take the fun out seeing everyone admire your car. it's built for looks not for speed!!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

I love this car

Arica, 08/13/2002
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car is the best. When I test drove it, I knew it was going to be the one. It's a small compact car perfect for zooming in and out of traffic and getting where you need to go.

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3 out of 5 stars

So much for German Engineering!

M, 01/08/2009
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My wife purchased this car a few months before we met. It's been a fun little car to tool about town in. Handles well, gets excellent gas mileage (32 mpg in mixed city driving), and the convertible top is simple to operate. Unfortunately, the car is poorly built: Power windows don't operate properly, interior bits are falling apart, and the final straw: Total transmission failure at under 55,000 miles (5 speed manual.) Google "Self Machining Syndrome" to find out more about how some very important pieces of the drivetrain are held together with rivets! This goes for Golfs and Jettas too.

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