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- From: javad@hplabsz.hpl.hp.com (Agha Javad)
- Subject: Re: Passat warrantee work - gimme a break!
- Message-ID: <1992Nov16.213643.12814@hplabsz.hpl.hp.com>
- Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 21:36:43 GMT
- References: <1e65jhINNevu@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> <1992Nov15.191230.27881@colorado.edu> <1992Nov15.194525.28806@colorado.edu>
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- In article <1992Nov15.194525.28806@colorado.edu> neves@anchor.cs.colorado.edu (NEVES RICHARD K) writes:
- >
- >Our 24,000 / 2 year just ended. Here is a list of the warrantee work
- >done to date:
- >
- >rear axle replaced - grossly out of spec
- >idle switch replaced
- >throttle switch replaced
- >front grill repainted (out coating of paint peeled off)
- >clock replaced
- >1 window motor replaced
- >2 window regulators replaced
- >ventalation fan replaced
- >ventalation vent replaced
- >grounds at cylinder head tightened (came off assembly line loose)
- >washer jet replaced
- >door handle replaced
- >front (plastic) grill replaced
- >Windshield wiper arm replaced
- >passenger light casing replaced
- >foot/door panel replaced (kept popping off)
- >fuse box lid replaced
- >trunk lid adjusted (would hit body)
- >lots of service work to get rid of noises in dashboard
- >RY Recal (engine monitoring computer)
- >
- >I have been to the dealer 20 times in the last two years (including
- >regular service visits). My wife and I LOVE the car. There is
- >nothing else like it for the money on the market. Nothing. But we are
- >concerned about future maintainance costs now that the warrantee is
- >up.
- >
- >I'm dissapointed in VW. This car was manufactured with poor quality
- >control. My question is: IS THIS NORMAL??? This was our first VW
- >and might be our last.
- >
- >Thanks for any feedback,
- >Rich
- >
-
- Rich
-
- I have a 90 GLI Wolfsburg and feel the same way. I have 46k on it, I am
- on my 3rd distributor, 4th egr valve, turn signal relay replaced after 2yrs.
- 1month! (70 bucks), recalled water pump, recalled ox sensor, replaced
- ecu, replaced knock sensors, etc., etc., but I love the car. I didn't
- think cars like the Integra even compare, but if only they would get
- their quality act together! Incidentally, both your car and mine are made
- in Germany, so I guess so much for German engineering and workmanship.
- And oh, yes, I have TONS of dashboard noises. I hope the next generation
- does better.
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- Javad
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