VW Passat Repairs? / Should I get a new car?

jb198606

New member
Joined
Nov 22, 2008
Messages
4
Reaction score
0
Points
1
So I have a 2003 VW Passat. I have had it for about 3 years, bought it used with 45,000 miles on it. Ever since day one I have had constant repairs on it. From little things like light bulbs burning out, to large repairs like brakes, head gasket leaking, and the worst was when the air pump burnt out. I have pretty much had it with this car because yesterday I had to take it in again for a repair, which turned out to be the ignition coils failing again, and why I say again is because exactly a year ago I had to get them replaced. I live up in Minnesota and it seems like this car cannot take the cold. Any time it get -10 to -20 the check engine light comes on. So now my car is getting close to 100,000 miles on it and my mechanic said you think the repairs are bad now just wait when it gets over 100,000. I do not take my car to a vw dealership for repairs do to distance to one and the cost for repairs. So what Im wondering is do you think it is time for me to start looking for a new car? If so what kinds do you guys like and recommend? I have been looking at the Acura TL and TSX, and also the Toyota Camry. What do you guys think of those or would I be getting myself into the same problems? I am open to any suggestions about cars. If you have any questions just let me know. Thanks for the help in advance and sorry for the long post.
 
ugh i know someone with a VW beetle and it always is having trouble - plus she always has to order the parts from Germany which is super expensive. Get an Avalon
 
Back
Top