[browningstreet]

I bought VWs & Audis in 3 states and had no issues.

I also had zero problems with any of my cars... including A6s and my last VW product was a VW CC.

But after that, the cars were always out of step with what they were competing with. VW started making "VWs cars for Americans in America", like the Atlas. I bought a Highlander because the Atlas was bigger than I wanted, had less tech (at the beginning, not true at the end).

ID4? I bought a Tesla Y.

I wanted an R as my last ICE vehicle, couldn't get one to save my life, and I tried.

They're #2 globally behind Toyota, but I think they're moving a ton of Tiguans nowadays.

[greedo]

I love my VW CC (2013) when it runs, but geez I've had engine trouble, the faulty suspension that leads to tire cupping drives me nuts, and the VW dealer in my town sucks. I swore off VW a few years ago, but the new VW bus replacement might make me change my mind.

[balls187]

> I wanted an R as my last ICE vehicle, couldn't get one to save my life, and I tried.

Some how I got a 2016 R (manual) on launch; it's my current vehicle, and I cannot bear the idea of parting with it, but I will most likely be selling it to by a EUV.

[itsoktocry]

I had a 2018 Golf R (automatic). Loved it. Unfortunately, my family outgrew it, and I had trade it in for a Tiguan. The Tiguan is..okay. A bit underpowered, but it's slightly larger than other SUVs in this class.

As far as the reputation of VW dealers: they are the same as any other car company. Some are good, some are bad. My dealer is fine.