Yeah, keep the lube handy.
Some parts are cheap. Some really, really, really aren’t - like injection pumps.
If you haven’t had problems with a Mexican VW, you’re in the minority.
Just google ‘class action + VW’
Only about 10 pages of results. They’ve been hit with more lemon law suits than Ford … FORD!!!
I take serious issues with any company that authorizes silent recalls to keep their consumer ratings higher.
I have a friend who was lucky enough to get one of the first VR6 Jettas back in the day. He didn’t even make it off the lot when he picked it up - brand new.
If not for their Ikea-like branding, they wouldn’t be able to charge $30 large for a $12,000 car.
Remember when VWs were cheap, economical, disposable cars? They still are, they only cost more.