Used 2011 Volkswagen CC Consumer Reviews

hard to beat

I bought my candy white over black CC Lux a week ago. It's a great car to look at and to be in. Typical VW tight build quality. Due to the many lease offerings at year's end, I looked at M-B C300 Sport Sedan, Saab 9-3, Cadillac CTS, Lincoln MKZ. Just got out of a 2011 Sonata Limited, nice car, but....I miss the German!! The Caddy is too small, especially the center console to the accelerator pedal, not enough room, plus, along with the Lincoln, cheap interior materials. The Saab is still good looking but just plain old. The Benz is nice but to get the lease deal it really is the el cheapo version. None of them hold a candle to the CC with its beautifully finished interior. Get one.

An athlete in an Armani

I'm kind of a nerd when it comes to comparing the cars I am looking at. Took my time, did the comparisons, and chose the CC. SO GLAD I DID! Absolutely love this car. Total head-turner at lights. Comfort, and sporty. Has looks that let people take you seriously yet doesn't look like I own stock in Ben-Gay. Every aspect of this car is fantastic.

Can't stop staring at it

We recently bought a used 2009 CC VR6. Our main goal was to find a sedan that had comfortable seats, good fuel economy, and excellent reliability. I also wanted to find a car that was not so common that it would be on every street corner. We got that and more! The design team for this car deserves an honor equivalent to the nobel peace prize - I can't stop staring at it. The exterior of the car has lines I've never seen before even on cars five times the price. The interior is laid out so simply it is genius. Coming from a RX330 it was an adjustment dipping down to get in but once inside the room is more than adequate even with only four seats and it is a blast to drive!

Great car

I purchased a 2011 V6 4 motion 2 weeks ago after trading in my 2008 Audi TT coupe. I initially considered: BMW 328i sedan, 335i sedan, 335d sedan, Mercedes c300. Almost purchased the BMW 335, but was told by a service manager that reliability wasn't great and frankly the interior was poor considering the price. The Volkswagen is a great compromise between a sporty car and a great interior if thats what you are looking for. I chose the V-4 4 motion mostly because of the extra HP, AWD, and the alternate 6sp transmission compared to the 4cyl with DSG. My Audi had the same 200 HP/DSG, and i HATED that trans. It was great for MPG, but what a jerky ride and mechanical problems. I love the VW >Audi

Fun - but Expensive to maintain

Had the car for 4 years, and have about 80K miles on it. Its a pleasure to drive - when everything is working correctly - and that's the issue. I've had to replace the steering column lock, have the heads cleaned, and several other lesser items - but these are things that should not crop up until the car has well over 100K miles. So.. Its expensive to maintain. I've also learned that its fragile. I put it into a snow bank at the bottom of the driveway - going about 8 miles/hour. the damages are in excess of $4K. To me that means its fragile. I've enjoyed driving it, but am about to replace it in order to obtain a more cost-effective vehicle.

CC Wheat

I love this car. This is the most fun I have had since my first car. Two issues: the navigation system is terrible. So much so that I have replaced it with a Kenwood Entertainment system with Garmin navigation. Second, while I have not had any needed repairs the PM costs for a European vehicle tend to be pricey. 100,000 miles and I still like driving this car and enjoying it.

Run if you don't want expensive repairs

I bought this car because it handles well and has the look and feel of a low-end luxury car for a decent price. However, it has been a nightmare to maintain the last 2 1/2 years. The car has just over 56K miles on it (which is relatively low for a 2011) yet the last three times I have taken the car in for regular service I have ended up with bills of $1,600, $2,100 and $3,100. Yikes. I have NEVER had repairs even close to this on a car with such low miles. I have also had to change my tires at around 22K miles. The tire shop said that there is a problem with the CC that leads to the tires wearing quickly. One of the repairs ended up being a recall so I will be reimbursed. The other problems, with have included problems with the electrical system, the air bag slot, the water pump, and another expensive repair that supposedly helps with the tire issue I mentioned above, are not (at least so far) part of a recall and will come out of my pocket. I have also had a couple of repairs covered by the extended power train warranty, but that is about to expire so I'm afraid there will be more to come. I will not buy a VW again. Now I'm stuck trying to figure out if it is better to hang on to it to try and get more time for my money, or to get rid of it before I go broke with more repairs.

Worth it...

I've owned this car for 4 months now and still find it fun to drive... For a 4-banger, it sure drives like a 6. VW sure has a winner in the CC. Biggest problems... Being a heavy set 6th guy, it's a pain to get in/out of car. Other than that, it's worth it. I'm looking forward to taking it for a long trip to gage its comfort for long distance driving. Haven't had it for too long, so reliability at this point is kinda moot.

This car feels more expensive than it is

This car matches well interior-wise to cars in the 40-50K range. The exterior is the most beautiful VW ever built. I am not a huge fan of turbo motors and if I were to cite any weakness it iss a bit of hesitation at times that you do get with a noramally aspirated engine. The Soundsystem sounds great. The controls are logically placed and is a pleasure to drive and be seen in.

2011 VR6 cc 4 motion is a nice car

It's a slightly hard to find used car as fewer cc 4 motions were produced for the US market. My vehicle and l believe all cc 4 motion production was built in Germany, but modified for the US market. Performane provides ample pick up, especially passing at 60mph. Car has a smooth high speed ride and a nice rumble sound to the exhaust. Braking and Electric steering work well providing very capable handling and stopping ability. I have owned this car for 3 years having only changed the oil twice and replaced the tires. Nice interior, but could be nicer, so I added a brushed aluminum kit to door grabs and other areas and a black trim kit to the air vents and cup front holders. This additional trim fits the interior well and looks as if it was factory installed. The only issue with interior is a small amount of pealing occured at the ignition area, but the added trim mostly covered it. I'll say viability is decent too. The rear seat lacks headroom, but has not been an issue. That lack of head room is a sacrifice to the exterior appearance. Fold down seats are good, but trunk opening does not allow for large cargo. The gps and back up camera work fine, but take to long to load when starting. I end up backing up many times, after starting, without the backup camera activated. The dyno sound system is very good and tuned correctly. However, I have added an alpine subwoofer to the system, but still decent sound quality without the addition of a subwoofer. Ok, now for the exterior. Well that's probably why you're looking at the cc 4 motion. My car is a Florida car and has tinted windows. Black exterior and tinted windows always looks good. I think it's similar to every other car, but not really as it has a unique look about it. In my opinion the 2011 cc 4 motion is an overall nice car, fun to drive, good looking and an excellent used vehicle value.

Bang for the Buck 6 Speed manual

I bought this car because it is manual 6 speed. It is very fast, handles extremely well, fuel efficient all with great styling. I do not see the rear bucket seats as a detraction. Interior is very comfortable with plenty of leg room in the back for children or adults. Trunk is deceptively large and the seats lay down. I abosolutelt love this car.

Junk the DSG

I have had my CC Sport since December of 2010 and have yet to figure out what the DSG transmission is trying to do. This transmission spoils the otherwise teriffic car. I find that the transmission seems to not find the gear it is looking for and has actually caused the car to fall flat on it's face when pulling out. The turbo lag and this transmission are not ment for each other. Had it back to the dealer and they say everthing is all right. get the manual and it will be a real joy to own.

Hate the transmission

Good value but transmission is all wrong. Shift points in drive mode vs. sport mode are too extreme - drive mode shifts very low (~2200rpm) and in sport mode pretty high (~4500rpm). The transmission disengages when at a complete stop and there is a lag for it to re-engage. Also, when starting from a complete stop with the steering wheel turned it becomes very jerky - as if it is in sport mode.

Sound car but......

Gave it high marks. Positives: Solid gas mileage. Light. Sporty and fun to drive. Nice interior. Excellent value. Cons: 4 seater w/limited head room. Engine lags when stepping on gas Needs more power. Gas and brake pedal are to close to each other. Very limited 3 year maintenance plan. Lots of plastic in engine compartment.

...forget the Maserati.

I grew up a Chevrolet man, until I moved to Germany and got my first VW; a Rabbit. Followed that up with my first Golf GTI. ...then my second. Then my third, which some idiot killed, t-boning me at over 65 MPH ( I didn't feel a thing ). Then I got myself an Audi A3 Sportline. (Keeping it in the family) Loved that car until some idiot t-boned it. In search of another Golf GTI, I saw an advert' for the CC. I'd always thought they were a pretty sharp car but had zero experience with them, having only ever seen a few and then just driving/walking by. A 4-door coupe? Me? Never. Now I read through reviews on the CC and laugh. Not enough rear headroom...for Andrew the Giant, maybe? Not enough trunk space! I just put two of the four new tire and wheel combinations I had installed today, into the trunk with no problem. Two large suitcases fit easily last month when my lovely wife and I went on a road trip. The rear view is...perfect. What are people complaining about? I have the upscale everything Lux+ (with Executive options) CC. The 2.0T engine is slightly detuned vs the Golf GTI, but a quick trip to APR solved that and now my car has 260 HP and right at 300 FTLBs of torque. The chassis is the MQB world-class design under many VW and Audi platforms; so what's this 'body lean' they keep referencing? My town has a double 90-degree four lane right/left with a 35 MPH speed limit and flashing warning signs which I have driven at 65 MPH, passing up Corvettes, Mushytangs and Chargers and have never felt any 'excessive (or any) body lean' in my CC. The ride is world class. The seats are uber-comfortable even for long hauls, front and rear (I have the all-leather fully electric adjustable). The bolsters you can feel but they're not stiff and obtrusive. The interior is extremely well-done. Go see one. When I roll up to a light, people in their BMWs and Lexuses and Mercedes (taxis in Germany) look and take notice. These cars are sharp. The front windscreen has a super-aggressive rake to it, the C pillar is integrated into the body line at the rear, making the car look even sexier. The rear doors open ridiculously wide, allowing Andre the Giant (or his ghost) to climb in easily. Okay, yeah, he might have to duck once he's in, but seriously? The 2.0T stock makes the CC get up and GO! 70 MPH comes on fast and merging onto the highway is no problem. The DSG transmission is perfection. The shifts are nonexistent and happen without your noticing, even under acceleration. Dropping it into Sport or Manual Auto shift requires knowing how to drive a standard manual to avoid hitting the rev limiter, so if your complaint is the high shift points on Sport Mode, take a driving class. VWs are for drivers. Luckily, most people who bought a CC are older and drive less. So picking up a gorgeous, low-mileage earlier model is a breeze and for literally (almost) nothing! Mine had under 80,000 one-owner miles of dealership-serviced use (2011) and is nearly showroom pristine inside and out. I got it for $5400. But don't take my word for it (of course take my word for it), search for a CC, then go look. Get all the bells and whistles (Lux+) and if you can find a VR6 4-Motion...BUY IT! Dub-life! Stay safe out there!

LEMON!!! STAY AWAY!

I have owned the car since November of 2010. My 2011 CC Lux Plus is a lemon, plain and simple! I did a year's worth of research on this car and was confident in my decision. All the experts, consumers and the magazines said it was a great car. The day I drove it off the lot was the BIGGEST mistake of my life. The electronics never worked from the start. Bluetooth does not work with my iPhone, nav system thinks I'm in Florida when I live in New York, transmission lurches the car backwards and forwards so much so that I can't parallel park it. Nav system and Bluetooth modules have each been replaced twice, they are JUNK. Car has been in for service 5 times and VW customer service is horrible

VW CC 2.0 T LUXURY 2011

This is a wonderful car still everything is working fine....... But, soon we realized the cost of maintenance is pretty high ( only premium gas, low profile tires.......). We had a big problem with the trunk opener (no way to open it !!!!!!!!) went to service, $ 100 for the diagnose...... cost of repair around $800...... After that, a bunch of lights went on....... In conclusion it is a great vehicle to drive, its 200 HP will really please you!!!!!! The gas mileage is not great.......... Better leasing than owning for sure........

Best car and Trusted Friend

Ive owned VWs for 20 years. 86 Jetta, 92 Jetta, 98 Jetta, 2002 Passat and recently a 2011 CC 2.0T. Of all the cars I have owned, I have loved my CC. But youre here for advice. Growing up a VW gear head, I like to think I know a lot about these cars. I bought my 2011 CC in 2014 with about 40k on it. I ran that car HARD up to 180k. I never changed the antifreeze or flushed the transmission fluid but I put in synthetic oil and premium gas and always brought to VW dealership (I'm still not fully sold that dealerships are worth the premium).... this car has been amazing. So long as you plan and take care of it reasonably. Tires- Pay up for the tires, I promise its worth it. Stay OEM for these, they will save you $$$ and the car handles perfectly. Coil Packs- These will fail at 90-100k, REPLACE them all when 1 fails and then plan to do them again about 150k.... I never had problems with suspension (and living in New England I hit craters in the road!). The turbo was bullet proof and I loved it every single day. Cant kill it. One thing I will advise is the rear main seal can become an issue. Mine went at about 130k. I planned for this and put away the 2k for when it needed replacement. Overall, this is a great car. Its fast, fun, and as long as you do the normal maintenance youll enjoy it. Plan on about $1100/ year in maint costs, literally just set it aside in a separate account, so when it needs work, youre good to go. Enjoy!!!! BTW I'm buying a newer CC as I write this because I like them that much.

its a hoot!

Love the car. Constantly get compliments at gas station or car wash. Sporty, comfortable interior. Superb highway cruiser. Must use cruise control or you will spend a night at the Mayberry jail.

I just love it!

I love this car. It looks cool, functions well and just satisfy all my need. It is a BMW/Benz just in much lower price.

Awesome

This is an awesome car to drive. I have previously owned a saab sports, bmw 535, bmw 330 and this cc lux out classes them in all categories to include handling, ride comfort, audio controls, navigation, mpg (26-33). Well designed exterior and interior. Ergonomically friendly. My only issue has been entry and exit since I am a senior citizen and need to bend a little extra. Well worth the extra effort. I thoroughly enjoy some of the subtle features ie mute, media, usb, touchscreen, navigation, sensor wipers, storage, etc. A great car and have been driving it for over 5 months.

Don't waste your time nor money

Where do I begin? Let's start with; I've never had a new vehicle with so many problems. The power steering pump needed to be replaced after the first year. The water pump was just replaced due to leakage. The transmission, as everyone else said, is comparable to my dad's 1990 VW Golf (non-turbo) diesel when it comes to performance. Slap it in the manual shift mode and it's much better. The speedometer is 5 miles per hour off (shows you're going faster). This means your mileage adds up a bit faster if you do the math. Faulty tail lights. Can't wait to get rid of it.

Great car with some drawbacks

An exceptionally beautiful car - very disinctive. I think it's better looking than the Mercedes CLS. It's also nice that you don't see many on the road.

Cruising

I have had my 2011 VW CC for one week and LOVE it! I'm a first time VW owner and I have no regrets. I'm leasing the car and already considering buying it when the lease is up. This car is for cruising. It offers a smooth ride, a sporty look and is fun to drive.

4 Door race car

My wife hates 4 door sedans, but she said she'd drive this car every day. I had a 200 Toyota Camry with 215,000 miles...Needless to say, this car feels like and drives like a Ferrari...I'm guessing haha

Just beautiful!!!!!!!!!!

This ride is a straight up head turner! sport feature is amazing and on the freeway going 60+ just so smooth. Interior / exterior are beautiful they really put effort into making this cc look more expensive then it really is. BEST THING ABOUT THIS RIDE YOU HARDLY SEE IT ON THE ROAD SO WHEN IT PASSES BY DEF. CATCHES PPLZ EYES.. BEST DECISION I EVER MADE IM VERY PICKY WHEN IT COMES TO CARS. I WANTED TO BUY THE AUDI A4 BUT ITS TO EXPENSIVE WHEN I TEST DROVE THE CC SPORT I WAS SOLD ON THE SPOT IM 24 YEARS OLD AND A PROUD VW OWNER !!!

Exceeds Expectations

Wanting more for less is my new criteria in any purchase. My wife and I have driven BMW's for years. Coming from a 3 Series to the 2011 VW CC Luxury Plus is a comfort upgrade and we saved thousands of dollars. Standard NAV, rear camera, SAT radio, 30GB hard drive to store music are all items that would have made many cars very expensive. They are standard on the VW CC Lux Plus. If you want honest German engineering and quality in a car packed with features this is it.

It is Not WORTHED

I had so much trouble with this car. It got to the point that spent $200 a month for maintenance. Every part of the car is designed to work good under 80,000 once it is over that mileage every thing breaks for no reason. The radio breaks and doesn't work for no reason, had to pay $400 to replace it. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY

DSG = Terrible Transmission

The DSG transmission does this car a complete injustice. There is a significant hesitation from a stop, and the shifts are jerky and unpleasant. VW couples this half-engineered transmission with an engine that has significant turbo lag - turning every city trip into a manic journey along the torque curve. Everything settles down once you get the car up to speed, making the CC an enjoyable highway car. The exterior and interior styling is fantastic, but the transmission will be a disappointment to anyone who has ever driven a well built, thoughtfully engineered car or truck from a reputable manufacturer.

CC is a value luxury car

outstanding vehicle

have not had a VW since the carman gia and bettle and squareback, stuck with honda's for many years and they are as good as they get, but the looks are falling, still have a civic, but moved from a honda ridgeline, 07 to this VW CC as it looks sexy, drives excellent, and VW has started to get the reliability right.

Best bang for the buck sporty sedan!

The lease ran up on my 2007 Jetta and my dealership was able to get me into a 2011 VW CC Sport for only $10 more a month so I jumped on the deal. I've always liked the looks of the CC. It looks a lot like a Mercedes but without the Mercedes price tag. I've only had the car about two weeks but I am loving it so far! Besides being great looking inside and out, the car is a lot of fun to drive with the 200hp turbo engine and all the amenities inside. I test drove the Acura TSX before leasing the CC, and while the Acura was very nice it just wasn't as much fun to drive. I am very happy with my decision to lease a 2011 CC. It is a very nice upgrade over my 2007 Jetta.