2009 Volkswagen CC User Reviews

Pros

Good Fuel Economy

Cons

Maintenance program is a crock, Car runs out of oil at 3,000 every time

Purchased As New

The car itself is awesome. I bought the first Passat CC in october of 2008. I originally owned a 2007 passat. Both I got right when they came out. Here's the deal. curves no problem, power for a 4 cyclinder turbo charged no problem, but when it comes to making sure your investment lasts. Problem. The maintenance program only covers 3 years or 36,000 miles. The dealerships only do the oil changes every 5,000, but believe me. This is my second Volkswagen and the car runs out of oil at 3,000 on any vehicle I've had. I complained about it several times. "What if i'm on a trip it runs out of oil .. if the engine blows is it my fault?" There answer just keep checking it. If you buy this car or a 2007 passat. Make sure you check your oil at what normal auto makers suggest. Check it at 3,000 miles. I'm sure you'll look at it and be amazed like I was. Now back to when i said 3 years or 36,000 miles. If volkswagen only changes your oil every 5,000 that means you will get only 7 oil changes and for the north chicagoland area that means 560.00 dollars worth of a CAREFREE MAINTENANCE program. So when you buy consider things carefully. I could go buy right now a BMW that covers everything even recommended services like, new windshield wipers, oil changes, and the brakes. compare the cars... if you buy a 3 series which will give you the same amount of power, but better handling and is at the same price you'll rethink the mistake i'm stuck with. You might want to get a piece of paper and start listing pro's and con's, because i'm sure after you see a sticker price for 27,000 dollars and to me its only worth 22,000 you'll start to realize " I'd rather drive a BMW"

Ps. Reliability is at 3 points because 3 days after I got the vehicle its starter went out, which of course the dealership changed and gave me a rental car for.