2001 Volkswagon Cabrio Gls 2 D Convertible By kateri27 on - Updated Oct 15, 2011
I fell in love with the Cabrio when I was in high school. i wanted one so badly it hurt. When my old car broke down unexpectedly I was excited to get rid of it and get a convertible!
The Cabrio was a beautiful Blue color with a black roof. it had everything I could ever want and need. unfortunately the car also ended up going to the shop more times then I could count.
It was two years old when I bought it, and even then it wasn't quite a smooth ride. A few months after I bought it the air conditioner went out ($1,200), then the rear defroster started to get funky on me, then the windows, then the doors, then, well I sold it.
It was a beautiful car, I had a fabulous time driving it when it wasn't in the shop, but I will probably never buy another volkswagon convertable again!
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Volkswagon 2001 Cabrio Purchased at: MAGS Auto Group Price: $15K - used
Gee, I doubt Adolph invented the bug. VW did, yes it was meant to be a peoples car - to make automobiles affordable for everyone - another propaganda idea since they were building the autobahn. Maybe the newer bugs just don't have the same quality as the old ones did. I've always liked the look, but I tell you they are not comfortable, always noisy and somehow claustophobic feeling inside. But, they were incredibly durable and dependable, simple to repair and you could drop in a new engine and keep on trucking. Personally I have never owned one and if I won one tomorrow I'd sell it on the spot. The new models remind me of a Barbie toy - probably last about as long. V:)
They are really cute. Sorry it didn't hold up well though!
I've always wanted a convertible. I'll probably steer away from this one, though. Thanks for the information.
I used to really want one of these, too. Maybe it'sdgood I never got one. I think my convertible days are over now :-)
Too bad it spent so much time in the shop, that's a bummer.
That's so sad that the car you had loved for so long turned out to be such a lemon. My grandfather had a VW station wagon in the 1970' s and I don't think he ever had a bit of trouble with it. I guess the more advanced you get with computers and such, the greater the risk of breakdowns.
My family has also had a lot of bad luck with Volkswagons. The worst part is waiting for your parts to come in if they need to be ordered special...
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