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Old 07-24-2005, 05:38 PM   #1
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BRAZILIAN GTI's

how reliable are the cars made in Brazil? I am getting an 04 gti 1.8t and i learned that this was assembled in brazil, i've heard that brazilians are more reliable than the ones made in mexico. can somebody enlighten me more on this subject??

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Old 07-26-2005, 02:42 PM   #2
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I just bought a 05 gti 1.8t also made in brazil, running fine for me.
except when the old lady ran into the back of it grrr.
just sitting at a light and pow 10 days old, needed a new bumper cover and bumper shock and some foam. also I think from that a vacuum hose came off for the divertor valve. good luck with yours.
love my little GTI
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Old 07-26-2005, 03:10 PM   #3
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Re: BRAZILIAN GTI's

Im glad you're getting a GTI, they're awesome little cars! I've read their reliabillity is "average" compared to the everyday car. Great choice!
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Re: BRAZILIAN GTI's

back when i was looking for a gti, i ran into the same question as you are now... and what i found out, is that it being made is brazil is NOTHING to be afraid of.

go for it.
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Old 07-31-2005, 11:50 PM   #5
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thanx

thanx everybody i got the car a couple days ago, only has 5k miles on it, i am in love with it! Such a quality vehicle. And it definitely goes VROOOM!
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Re: BRAZILIAN GTI's

Great, im glad to hear that.
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Old 08-07-2005, 02:59 PM   #7
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I just purchased my indigo blue loaded...totally in love,,just turn 1000 miles
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