If you want a VW, you better have a lot of money set aside to pay for the maintenance. Take it to a dealer for the "required maintenance" and your wallet will be a lot lighter.
Friend of mine had a "New Beatle" and if he wanted to change the oil, he had to remove both a cover on top of the engine, and another under the engine. Every time he took it in for service, they charged him much more than the job was worth. One time, he had to buy a headlight bulb. Could not just go to the auto parts store, as they used a bulb that could only be purchased at a VW dealer. Although he liked the car, he ended up dumping it for something that was easier on his pocketbook.
Bob
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