Used 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo PZEV Hatchback Review
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Unbulllllyvable !!!
Labbaga, San Jose, CA, 07/23/2015
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo PZEV 2dr Hatchback w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Today I was so close to tears with my Red VW Turbo Beetle. I had all the problems stated from the reviews below... from the windows having a mind of their own the moment I got them from the dealership... up to injection fuel pump issues and being stuck only to have the same problem all over again in a week, after it's supposed to have been fixed... and some loose screw coming out of … nowhere under the hood... Too many problems, if you ask me, from a supposedly brand new car. CRY !!! It's almost like being bullied by all these issues...by my own car.
I head to leave my car in the dealership for a whole month (or more)... and this was with the car being less than 3 years. Also, my car has this odd stink coming from the vent... could it be me ? I dare not admit. Even the media jack inside the glove compartment had issues right from the beginning.
This is my second VW Beetle and I am switching to another brand. The only thing that I enjoyed was the Fender sound system...
"FUN"
jmf80, Lebanon, PA, 06/08/2013
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo PZEV 2dr Hatchback w/Sunroof, Sound, Navigation (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Bought a used Beetle turbo with 1800 miles on it, couldn't believe I got for the price I paid.
I have 3 73 Super Beetles and a 68 Beetle, and also had a 98 New Beetle. This 2012 is what it should be 40 years later.
Had a Passat and missed the 2.0 Turbo and the way the seats fit me. This beetle is the same could drive for hours without fatigue. The gas miles are 32 to 34 MPG highway so … far with just about 3400 miles. The Nav, Roof, push button start, leather, and Fender Stereo are awesome. The lighting at night is too cool.
The kind of car you drive around the block just one more time before you want to park it. Led Zeppelin on the fender is well words can't explain it.
UPDATE: I have a review from 10 years ago on this Beetle, I had 1800 miles when I purchased it. It now has 171000 in ten years, we have been through a lot haha. I did not have to replace brakes and rotors until 139,000 miles. Replaced Turbo around 150,000 miles, fuel injectors 160,000 miles. She still looks new body and interior. Fender stereo still kicking loud and Nav still gets me there. This car doesn't owe me anything still Love it!!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0T Turbo PZEV Hatchback
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Unique styling
- Pro:powerful and efficient turbo engine
- Pro:high-class interior
- Pro:capable handling and comfortable ride
- Pro:well-equipped
- Pro:more space than kitschy competitors.
- Con:Inefficient and unrefined base engine
- Con:less space than more sensible competitors.
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