# VW reliability **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 24, 2009, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036 "2009-03-24T13:51:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Doespike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/doespike/32/5083_2.png) [@Doespike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Doespike)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/41 "2009-03-25T07:37:00Z")
> [@Jared](#): > > if you are trying to pic honda or vw go with the honda …get the honda you will be happy in the long run… x 2. \<–hates vehicles with reliability issues or pisspoor value retention. Might of missed it, but how does she like the Civic interior?? It’s definitely love or hate, I like the cockpit feel… ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 7:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/42 "2009-03-25T07:53:27Z")
i dont hate vw’s, christ, i own one all im saying is if its for your gf buy her a honda. you’ll be much happier in the long run ---
**Author:** ![BluBalls](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bluballs/32/7212_2.png) [@BluBalls](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BluBalls)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 8:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/43 "2009-03-25T08:45:47Z")
crap, I’m late to the party. I don’t really think I have to say anything… I mean… Honda or a VW? 😛 You know you’ll have to drive it at times too. ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/44 "2009-03-25T09:10:02Z")
have you thought about a G6 or a Fusion? ---
**Author:** ![Moruitelda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/moruitelda/32/5348_2.png) [@Moruitelda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Moruitelda)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/45 "2009-03-25T09:30:54Z")
Jesus, the VW Anti-Defamation League came out in force. They’re not bad cars, and there are a few that I’d happily own. That said, they’re not as reliable as the Civic. You should be able to admit that Volkswagens tend to be less reliable than Hondas, and that this would hold true with this purchase. You can love your cars, and still admit that the Civic is way better for the average driver. Kind of like how I love my Cooper S, but if you throw one into this equation, I’m still going to say, “Have her get a Civic Si.” ---
**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/46 "2009-03-25T10:33:37Z")
> [@nelstoys](#): > > All i know if the 2.5 engine is bad on fuel. I have been driving mine like I stole it and getting 27mpg every week. Seriously this time, I don’t know why everyone says they suck on fuel? It’s a 3000lb car with the most power in its class and will still get 31 highway. I don’t see that as bad. BTW, the new rabbits and built in germany, not sure about the jettas though. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/47 "2009-03-25T10:45:43Z")
If it is truly a car for her, and not you, get her the most reliable thing she would drive. Less work for you at the end of the day. X… ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/48 "2009-03-25T10:47:23Z")
Why does she want a Civic Si? Does she even know the difference between a standard 4-door and a civic si? ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/49 "2009-03-25T10:59:47Z")
> [@Xander](#): > > If it is truly a car for her, and not you, get her the most reliable thing she would drive. Less work for you at the end of the day. > > X… aren’t new cars warrantied? ---
**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/50 "2009-03-25T11:30:14Z")
The civic will probably be more reliable and the VW more comfortable. ---
**Author:** ![A.J](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/858c86/32.png) [@A.J](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/A.J)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/51 "2009-03-25T11:38:15Z")
I have enjoyed my 03 Jetta vr6 and my 06 GTI with no major problems at all. I miss my VW and look forward to dumping the subaru to go back to one ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/52 "2009-03-25T11:59:51Z")
> [@93dx--hatch](#): > > aren’t new cars warrantied? I believe they have the maint. program like the BMW pricks now too. X… ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/53 "2009-03-25T12:53:06Z")
hmmm hondas hold their value very, very well. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![khoveraki](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/khoveraki/32/5131_2.png) [@khoveraki](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/khoveraki)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/54 "2009-03-25T17:20:46Z")
> [@Penfold](#): > > The civic will probably be more reliable and the VW more comfortable. +1 earlier you mentioned chipability etc. you’re not planning to mod your gf’s car are you? gf driving + mods = not reliability 😉 ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/55 "2009-03-25T18:21:33Z")
> [@Xander](#): > > I believe they have the maint. program like the BMW pricks now too. > > X… They do. I’ll chime in as I bought a new GTI as a DD and haven’t had an issue but I’ve only had it 6-7 months now. ---
**Author:** ![Zwangsinduktion](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zwangsinduktion/32/5264_2.png) [@Zwangsinduktion](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zwangsinduktion)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/56 "2009-03-25T19:36:14Z")
I love that people keep using examples of VW’s with 150k+. Truth is once you get above 130k in any car you’re going to have reliability issues. The only real problem VW’s have that i’ve noticed are the ignition coil’s going [cheap easy fix]. You can find horror stories about any make/model. True honda’s in general are more reliable then VW’s. But so are toyota’s. But compared to many other brands they have excellent reliability. For the price I’d go with VW, they are really trying to make deals right now, and you can get quite a bit more for your money from VW then honda who really haven’t been hurting quite as bad in the recession. ---
**Author:** ![DeusExMachina](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deusexmachina/32/5036_2.png) [@DeusExMachina](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DeusExMachina)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/57 "2009-03-25T19:54:11Z")
Compared to what other brands? Hyundais? VW is pretty much bottom of the barrel as far as import reliability goes. ---
**Author:** ![JettaX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/838e76/32.png) [@JettaX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JettaX)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/58 "2009-03-25T19:58:51Z")
> [@Zwangsinduktion](#): > > I love that people keep using examples of VW’s with 150k+. Truth is once you get above 130k in any car you’re going to have reliability issues. For what it’s worth all the problems I had with my VW came between 0 miles and 60k miles. I had enough problems in those 60k miles for me to be very glad to be getting rid of it. Also the problems started occuring right around 400 miles. Yes within 2 weeks of owning a brand new car and they never stopped. This was a Mexican built VW. If you never owned a Mexican built VW you can not talk about their reliability. ---
**Author:** ![Dex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dex/32/7210_2.png) [@Dex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dex)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/59 "2009-03-25T20:00:05Z")
> [@MrSmith](#): > > I know I know I want an X but I am trying to be sensible here. ☹ > Car would be kept for a minimum 5 years. She isnt me lols. > Is the Jetta made in Germany or Mexico? you should post up some details about which exact model you’re looking at. like year, milage, etc. i might have missed it though. this thread didn’t really have the kind of posts that make me feel smarter for reading them, so i kinda skimmed through this. i’m going to try and remember this correctly, so if i’m wrong, please don’t let the vw god haenszel come down and smite me or something. i’m pretty sure that all mexican built vw’s start with a vin number of 3VW where all wolfsburg built vw’s start with a vin of WVW or maybe 1VW. that also sounds a lot like some nonsense i would have read on the vortex which could have from someone who stretches tires and staggers FWD cars so who knows how true it is. personally, i’d rather drive a newer VW than a newer honda. i’d also rather have my gf in a honda though from an overall history of reliability between the two brands. ---
**Author:** ![CRX\_SI\_ZC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/crx_si_zc/32/5203_2.png) [@CRX\_SI\_ZC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CRX_SI_ZC)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vw-reliability/65036/60 "2009-03-25T21:54:42Z")
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