TheGermanExperience2
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- Location
- New Jersey
- Car(s)
- 2008 GTI Tornado Red
I have been looking for a slightly used GTI or Alltrack/GSW and have seen some places with cars VW bought back. Specifically there is a place near me in North Jersey called Deluxe Auto Sales that seems to have many "buyback" VWs at low mileage and good prices. For instance, they have a perfectly optioned, really nice looking '19 GTI SE with only 2,300 miles on it, going for $25k, and in the Ad right at the top before listing the options it says:
Please note, Volkswagen of America Inc reacquired this vehicle due to a customer complaint concerning "Vehicle Stalling".
Volkswagen of America Inc fully resolved this matter under warranty by simply
Updated Software, Completed 24FD Update.
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Volkswagen of America Inc agreed to repurchase the vehicle.
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE AS THE FACTORY WARRANTY IS STILL INTACT!
I have seen some threads a while back about the GTI stalling, perhaps due to an oil weight spec change. I can't tell how serious this was in terms of possible engine damage, other that the engine was stalling (not good) and is supposedly fixed now (is it?). Also, some were bought back for sunroof leaks and are supposedly fixed (I know this seems to be hit or miss).
Thoughts in general? Seems like could be a good deal on a very lightly used car.
Please note, Volkswagen of America Inc reacquired this vehicle due to a customer complaint concerning "Vehicle Stalling".
Volkswagen of America Inc fully resolved this matter under warranty by simply
Updated Software, Completed 24FD Update.
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Volkswagen of America Inc agreed to repurchase the vehicle.
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE AS THE FACTORY WARRANTY IS STILL INTACT!
I have seen some threads a while back about the GTI stalling, perhaps due to an oil weight spec change. I can't tell how serious this was in terms of possible engine damage, other that the engine was stalling (not good) and is supposedly fixed now (is it?). Also, some were bought back for sunroof leaks and are supposedly fixed (I know this seems to be hit or miss).
Thoughts in general? Seems like could be a good deal on a very lightly used car.