Update 2: Ganley informed me the car had an ECU upgrade that may be causing the misfire. They had the ECU reflashed, and as of Today no misfire on cold start. They are keeping the car until Monday to make sure it stays this way. \r
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Update 1: Ganley has finally taken the initiative to get this fixed. I will update this when something happens, as of now I am upgrading the stars because I feel I was treated better after contacting management. \r
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If you're looking to purchase a used car that you actually get to drive, steer clear of Ganley Westside Imports. \r
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I bought a 2006 Volkswagen GTI from Ganley with 50 odd thousand miles. I should have known something was up, the Check Engine Light was on. I was assured by the salesperson that he would have whatever was causing the trouble repaired before I purchased the car. \r
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When I went to pick up the car, the CEL was off, and I was advised that there was a bad plug (fouled) and that all plugs were replaced and that corrected the issue. I drove the car off the lot without a hitch. \r
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The very next morning the car was running rough when first started, and the CEL came on again. I immediately contacted Ganley Westside Imports about the trouble and was advised to bring the car in for service. I could not get the car into service before the forthcoming Saturday (Ganley Westside Imports uses Enterprise Rent-A-Car for loaner cars, and Enterprise closes at 6pm and I work til 5:30 in Brecksville). \r
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I brought the car in on Saturday and did not hear anything til Wednesday of that week. I was advised they could not find the trouble and they were having a rep from Volkswagen tell them what to do next. On Thursday I called to inquire about my car, and was told that the valves were carboned and there was a vacuum leak. I was told the car would be ready on Friday. \r
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Saturday I went to pick up the car, and after starting it the same symptoms arose, rough idle and a flashing CEL. I immediately turned the car off and went into the service department. I may have been rude, but this should NOT be happening if they repair it like they say. \r
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I will update this if this trouble ever gets fixed, I advised them they have to have it fixed today. I will be contacting a Lawyer if they do not. \r
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When you pay 16k for a car, that you are ASSURED has no problems, you should actually get what you're paying for. 16k is a bit much for the car, but it's the exact model, year, and color that I wanted with low mileage. \r
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Ganley is beating around the bush, and causing this to be a HORRIBLE experience.
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