On Sat, 07 Feb 2004 20:46:32 GMT, "Thomas Cooke" <tomboy83@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>I know this is the wrong news group to talk about VW's, but I have already
>had a 99' accord and a 02 Civic EX. I am considering the new VW GTi, I like
>the safety features and standard as well as optional extras, and when you
>can get one nearly loaded for 21,500. that's not bad. I was wondering since
>the price is close to an Accord LX, what is the reliability/drivability like
>if anyone has had a GTi???

Go to the discussion forum at www.edmunds.com for VW models - the cars are
loaded with gadgets... which break and break and break. Some of the basics
also seem prone to break - ongoing problems with gearboxes, electricals
like locks, windows etc. When I drove a 1.8T a while back I nearly got
sucked in - maybe would have if the dealer had not tried to steal my old
Camry - it was such a blast to drive. Fortunately the Honda dealer was
easier to haggle with and our Accord has been good so far - like all
previous Hondas I've owned, never even been seen by the dealer since it
left their lot. All maintenance DIY and no warranty visits required.

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??