Let me help these pages along. I just love the way the T2 drives even now with over 200k on it, She still drives perfect. Hate VW customer service, Hate VW Dealers, hate that every other month their is a $1k repair needed. I can't wait to return it, but like most others say: there is nothing else on the market that comes even close in driving satisfaction on or off road or in any weather condition.
At 93K, with new sneakers (thank you Mr. Horn), another free dealer oil change - my third - in a couple weeks. Just returned from VT, 450 miles overall, 27mpg and still a smooth as silk ride...
Have had ok overall service experiences with the five dealers who have serviced my T2. But there have been some avoidable moments (One forgot to totally fill the AdBlue tank, and I ran out. Another overfilled the AdBlue tank causing it to damage the tank and compents (covered under warranty). Another didn't properly use the Hunter road force balancing machine causing a re-do.).
My repairs (covered under warranty): 2 AdBlue related fixes (pump, sensors and a tank and sensors), low pressure sensor, windshield washer nossle, and water pump.
Repairs on my dime: standard maintainance schedule, 3 sets of tires, related tire rebalancing and a 4 wheel alignment, F/R brakes at 60/80K, 2 sets of wiper blades, lower horn, and an RNS Nav update.
Echoing Mr Targa, and others, nothing out there compares. I just want mine fixed, with no noticeable degradation to passing performance, or fuel economy. Extend the warranty on the new parts and add some pain-n-suffering to cover a further extension of my Platinum Warranty.
This has been the best overall vehicle for its intended purpose that I've even own. Every drive is fun and tight and safe, like it was new.
That said, if they force me to sell it back, I'm done with VW and most likely VAG.
