I would run, not walk from that car. the 1999-2002 had serious quality control issues that even the dealer can't figure out. If you need parts, and you will, remember you aren't the only one and it could take weeks if not months to get what you need. I've owned VW cars a couple of bugs, a Dasher, a 411 and finally a 1981 Rabbit. The dealers suck from VA to Boston and I wouldn't tryst any of them with my daughters battery powered toy beetle. I do have to say my favorites were the Bugs, and the 411. The rest were more sophisticated drivers, but the 76 Rabbit and 81 Rabbit were awful.
1 people found this helpful.