there is some misconception in this thread...
first off, they were not made only in mexico. if your serial number begins with 3vw, it was, but if it is wvw, then it is german made, there are others that i cant remember right now...
second, it is true that these cars sometimes have issues, electrical being the biggest.
third, do not take the car to a 'stealership' that is just asking to be raped. find a good local mechanic or shop (cough tunedub cough) and stick with them.
if the vehicle has a recorded service history, and is in good shape, then there should be no problem.
i have a 2000 golf tdi and absolutely love it
other sites to look around are clubveedub.com, eurodrivers.ca, vwvortex.com, concept1.ca
i concur with getting the vehicle checked out by someone who is in the know, other than a dealer, (cough george at tunedub cough)
good luck!
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