8.0

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,000 miles

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problem #1

Apr 012003

GTI 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 5,000 miles
Pitting and corrosion occurring on the rims that came stock on my 2002 VW Gti 337. This car was a limited edition vehicle for the usa, with only 1500 made.fitting of rims and black spots are noted, as well as whitish spots that indicate corrosion of the underlying metal. I wash these rims on a weekly basis with a non-acidic wheel shampoo, as well as waxing them on a monthly basis with wheel-specific wax. However, aformentioned condition continues to worsen.

- Baltimore, MD, USA