Re: thoughts on selling

[Chuck Simpson <csimpson@zeltech.com>]

Hmmm...  it just sounds like you were unfortunate to buy a lemon.  I'm sorry
you have had all of these problems.  I have a '98 Jetta GLX and I have
had a few MINOR problems (nothing comparing to yours)... so I've been very
very very pleased with my car.  I currently have 27,800 miles on my baby.
Here is a list of problems I've had with my car:
1)  Ghost window - my pinch protection would activate even though there
	was nothing blocking the path of the window.  Fixed by slightly
	widening the slot that the window sits in.
2)  BOSE head unit replaced - tapes started working only in one direction.
	I do not blame VW for this.  It was replaced under warranty.
3)  Various rattles - this comes with many new vehicles.  I just figured where
	they came from, fixed them, and then went on my happy ways.

That's it!!!  Right now, my car has been running better than ever.  No problems
what-so-ever.  I haven't had a single problem for over 20k miles.  :)

I would check out the lemon laws for your state.  This may mean a new VW for
you if you qualify for the lemon law.
BTW... every car maker will have problems with some of their cars... some more
than others.  Even the popular Hondas and Toyotas are not trouble-free.  I have
a friend who has a '96 Accord and would not buy another Honda ever again
because of various problems he has had (ie. front windshield leaked, speedometer
stopped working at all, etc.).  He hates it.

Good Luck,

Chuck Simpson...
'98 White Jetta GLX-VR6
-Garrett Chip v.11
-Modified AirBox + K&N drop-in filter
-Votex Dual Round Headlights
-Golf Hood & Grille
-European Headlight Switch (No DRL's)
-Rear Foglights
-Programmable Wiper Relay
-Painted Calipers (Red)
-Panasonic 6-disc CD Changer



On Tue, 20 Jul 1999, you wrote:
>I was wondering what the average amount of problems people have had on
>their 98 Jettas? I have a 1998 Jetta GLX, bought in March 98. I am
>almost at 21,000 miles and have had several problems with my car. I
>love the car but I don't want to deal with this if it will continue
>after warranty.  From what I remember this is what I have had
>repaired.
>1. Fixed front passenger side window switch, since the one on the door
>stopped working (not a big deal)
>2. Passenger and driver window start acting up, and passenger window
>totally dead before I could get in for service either for 5000 or
>10000 (don't remember which
>3. Car starts to feel like it wants to stall in first or in idle,
>replaced flywheel and clutch and other parts, blamed me for it. this
>was just after the 10,000 service.
>4. Something with the clutch now rattles, since being replaced, at
>idle. It stops once I press the clutch. Varies in noise level and
>sometimes doesn't happen at all. I am told to monitor it because they
>don't want to take anything out because they won't know what it is. I
>was told this after telling them I would need a loaner since they
>would be keeping it. They decided to give me back my car with the
>problem.
>5. When starting car starts and Rpm's rise to 1400 then drop to 600,
>starts to stall and Rpms shoot back up to 1200 then drops to 800. All
>of this without me touching the gas. Lasted about a month and then
>stopped. Could not get in to shop because getting a loaner feels like
>pulling teeth.
>6. Driver window is now dead.
>7.Clutch starting to feel rough, and accelerating feels sluggish.
>8. Opened hood to jump start someone and there is radiator fluid caked
>around the T-joint connecting the hoses.
>9. went to remove my rear driver side headrest to lower seat and
>headrest does not come out.
>
>I know I am leaving some stuff out I just don't remember what. Am I
>just picky? Am I just spoiled because my 1995 Honda Civic Lx never had
>a single problem? I had less problems with a 79 diesel Mercedes with
>over 150,000 miles that had been sitting for two years. I am coming up
>on my warranty and I am looking for input. I don't need a car that is
>going to keep causing me problems, but I like the car.  If suggestions
>are to get rid of what should I expect to be able to get?
>Thanks 
>Barrett