Cabrio convertible top lawsuit

[BNCGraves]

Hello everyone! I am new to all of this. I recently got a phone call from my Fiance's uncle telling me that he saw some news report about the VW Cabrio convertible tops and a lawsuit that was going on. It had to do with, I believe, 98 and 99 VW Cabrios. The white and beige vinyl tops are disinegrating. Mine is doing this and it has been getting worse. Of course, I can't enjoy this wonderful weather we are having here in Washington State because my top rips at the back window everytime that I take it up or down. When this first happened I called VW and they told me that I didn't know what I was talking about. Little did I know that there was a lawsuit pending as I spoke with a representative. I have been doing my research and tonight I found all the information that I need. There was a settlement in March 2004. Volkswagen will provide a free replacement of the tops if the problem was reported within 5 years of the when the car was first sold or 50% of the cost of the new top if the problem was reported within 5 to 10 years after the car was first sold. VW will also reimburse Cabrio owners and former owners 100% of the cost they incurred in replacing the tops in they reported the problem within the first 5 years or 50% of the cost if they reported the problem within 5 to 10 years after the date of original purchase. I sure hope that this helps some of you out there that may have this problem. I encourage you to call VW and let them know ASAP if you want the problem fixed without having to pay for it. The website that I found this information on is www.kabolaw.com GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

[bearing01]

Thanks,

Our new (to me) 97' Cabrio with beige top has no rips and still in great condition. Considering the car didn't seem to be babied by the last owner I don't think the problem is with the 97 (or maybe I'm lucky).

[bugboy]

i am finding out alot about people having top problems. my 96 cabrio started splitting about 2 years ago. it has sat inside for most of the 4 years i have owned it. so i was starting to wonder if i was the only one have this problem. i think the white top looks good with the white paint and was going to replace it with the same color. but now i don't know. i have read a few things that have said that vw will pay 50% of the cost to replace the top. any more details would be great.