VW Atlas

[Zee09]

https://www.edmunds.com/volkswagen/atlas/2018/consumer-reviews/pg-1/?sorting=CONFIDENCE

What a fiasco!
I always wanted to own a VW. But I doubt I ever will.
I was considering the Atlas. Not now.

 

[RooflessVW]

I wonder how many complaints vs number sold.

Negative people are always the loudest.

 

[Zee09]

Originally Posted By: rooflessVW
I wonder how many complaints vs number sold.

Negative people are always the loudest.


Absolutely agree. But in this case it's not a few.
I haven't seen this many negative reviews ever and the issues are varied.
Very disappointing.

 

[Lolvoguy]

Mark my words ppl, these fancy German makes (Vw, Volvo, BMW etc) are all gonna go the way the "big 3" did back in the 80's.
All relying on previous reputation, marketing hype and trying to expand their product lineup too far.

 

[wemay]

Originally Posted By: Lolvoguy
Mark my words ppl, these fancy German makes (Vw, Volvo, BMW etc) are all gonna go the way the "big 3" did back in the 80's.
All relying on previous reputation, marketing hype and trying to expand their product lineup too far.

Volvo? German?

 

[RooflessVW]

Originally Posted By: Lolvoguy
Mark my words ppl, these fancy German makes (Vw, Volvo, BMW etc) are all gonna go the way the "big 3" did back in the 80's.
All relying on previous reputation, marketing hype and trying to expand their product lineup too far.

Doubtful, but ok. I don't think they're any more or less reliable than they have been in the past, but they are much more capable. And they sell more than ever.

I think that it's much more likely that the "big 3" go the way the "big 3" did in the 80's. Or the 90's. Or the 00's.

 

[Leo99]

Originally Posted By: Lolvoguy
Mark my words ppl, these fancy German makes (Vw, Volvo, BMW etc) are all gonna go the way the "big 3" did back in the 80's.
All relying on previous reputation, marketing hype and trying to expand their product lineup too far.

Volvo isn't German...

VW sells a lot of cars in Europe.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: Lolvoguy
Mark my words ppl, these fancy German makes (Vw, Volvo, BMW etc) are all gonna go the way the "big 3" did back in the 80's.
All relying on previous reputation, marketing hype and trying to expand their product lineup too far.

Relying on previous reputation? When did VW have good reputation in the US?

VW isn't exactly fancy either. It's people's car.

 

[SatinSilver]

Originally Posted By: Zee09
https://www.edmunds.com/volkswagen/atlas/2018/consumer-reviews/pg-1/?sorting=CONFIDENCE

What a fiasco!
I always wanted to own a VW. But I doubt I ever will.
I was considering the Atlas. Not now.


I checked another source to confirm and it kind of backs what you mention.

https://www.carcomplaints.com/Volkswagen/Atlas/

 

[bullwinkle]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: Lolvoguy
Mark my words ppl, these fancy German makes (Vw, Volvo, BMW etc) are all gonna go the way the "big 3" did back in the 80's.
All relying on previous reputation, marketing hype and trying to expand their product lineup too far.

Relying on previous reputation? When did VW have good reputation in the US?

VW isn't exactly fancy either. It's people's car.
1970s and earlier? At least they were cheap back then, I think my 1st car ('64 Bug) was under $1200 when my aunt bought it in late '63!

 

[simple_gifts]

Why would anyone even consider this; other mfg have built these for years and a late player thinks it can do it better than the others?

 

[maxdustington]

I think they look cool, being so low and wide.

The entire complaining voices are loudest is true, from what I can tell it is best to be firm with the dealership and call corporate, etc. Not everyone is going to do that, and most people are probably going to just take what the service dept says is wrong with the car as fact and not get a second opinion until it is possibly too late. If you read the reviews,in one of them they claim they got a Jetta as a rental. I don't think they had to settle for that, would you if you had created systems around the utility of your Atlas? Only a fool would settle for that after dropping the money for an Atlas at that dealership.

I think 90% depends on the dealership and how good their mechanics are. Even old cars are difficult to fix and there is plenty of reference material on the internet. It would be difficult to troubleshoot something that has not exposed it's flaws over time.

EDIT: I love VW, but I understand why people think they are unreliable.

 

[Zee09]

Originally Posted By: maxdustington
I think they look cool, being so low and wide.

The entire complaining voices are loudest is true, from what I can tell it is best to be firm with the dealership and call corporate, etc. Not everyone is going to do that, and most people are probably going to just take what the service dept says is wrong with the car as fact and not get a second opinion until it is possibly too late. If you read the reviews,in one of them they claim they got a Jetta as a rental. I don't think they had to settle for that, would you if you had created systems around the utility of your Atlas? Only a fool would settle for that after dropping the money for an Atlas at that dealership.

I think 90% depends on the dealership and how good their mechanics are. Even old cars are difficult to fix and there is plenty of reference material on the internet. It would be difficult to troubleshoot something that has not exposed it's flaws over time.

EDIT: I love VW, but I understand why people think they are unreliable.


I read what you read. I guess if you just accept what they throw your way you're going to get less than you deserve. I also agree with you on repairs.
You mean a real mechanic can't troubleshoot without direction or a manual.
My guess is VW doesn't have the parts or the fix yet. So much for that warranty.
You never put your customers in the position of testing your vehicles. Looks like they rushed them to market.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Since when do people expect a VW to be reliable?

 

[maxdustington]

Originally Posted By: Zee09

My guess is VW doesn't have the parts or the fix yet. So much for that warranty.
You never put your customers in the position of testing your vehicles. Looks like they rushed them to market.


It's part of the development cycle now.
Early access for a premium price.

 

[Andrew1972]

Resort that on highest rating in pull down and get a different picture.

I’d give it a year or two before jumping. My wife went head first into 2018 VW Tiguan but nearly out for a year and been flawless for first 3k miles and both happy.

 

[gregk24]

Teething issues for sure, I'm sure quality will improve as they continue building them.

 

[PeterPolyol]

VAG is definitely one of those companies IMO

 

[Lolvoguy]

Originally Posted By: wemay
Originally Posted By: Lolvoguy
Mark my words ppl, these fancy German makes (Vw, Volvo, BMW etc) are all gonna go the way the "big 3" did back in the 80's.
All relying on previous reputation, marketing hype and trying to expand their product lineup too far.

Volvo? German?

Oops, I meant Euro.
Regardless, you get the picture.

Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog
Since when do people expect a VW to be reliable?

Good point

 

[KCJeep]

VW makes some really good vehicles. Clearly this isn't one of them. There is one here at work, white in color, and it is a nice looking vehicle.

Electronics have traditionally been the nemesis of German cars appears to be the issue here, mostly.