Used 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Diesel Consumer Reviews
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LOVE my VW!
Ivy Mickley, 08/16/2015
updated 02/12/2016
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I just bought this car with 162k miles on it back in May. So far I love my car. I did have to replace the clutch, but that's nothing too bad. I've gotten a lot of the cosmetic issues worked out. I get 46 miles per gallon combined. That's great because I drive A LOT. I have loved Beetles since I was a little girl, and this is my dream car! I'd only recommend the diesels, wouldn't trade this thing for anything!!! Update: 2/12/16 I ended up getting rid of my VW. Things started tearing up and breaking down FAST! The power steering pump finally went out, and I said that was the last straw and got an Altima. I loved that little car but it was time to part.
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never again for me either
cademan1, 11/11/2009
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this car as a computer just before gas went crazy the first time in '03. I'm a big guy and I fit very well. I didn't want to but Japanese. I should have recognized the omen of the check engine light coming on during the test drive. The car is regularly in the shop. The dealer cashier knows my voice on the phone without me telling her. The VW dealer could never fix it the first time usually taking three times until I gave up. The independent shop is marginally better, mostly because he costs about 50% less.
TDI Diesel Beetle After Seven Years
diesel, 08/18/2006
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After seven years of daily use, I am still very happy with my Beetle. Other New Beetles have had reliability problems, but I have had no problems with the engine or transmission. I have had minor problems with the window switches breaking, but the replacements seem to have held up. This is a much better engine than the 2.0L gas, and it gives far better economy. The downside is whenever we go somewhere I always have to drive!
New Beetle TDI
Kristian, 04/26/2002
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car with 19,000 miles now with 24,000 this car has been great. It's fun to drive. The FUEL milege is great. I'm averaging about 47 mpg town and highway. The Newbeetle is also a very safe car, so the insurance company gave me $100 of my bills. I never owned a diesel car. This is my first, And I have to say that I'm very happy with it. There are always some down sides ofcourse. The oil for this car is not cheep. But you don't have to change it every 3000 mile.(every 5000-6000). Also I have been have some problems with the windows.. Not a big deal but the right window goes up slower then the other. Other then that. It's a great car.
Love It ! Coooool Car
New Beetle Lover, 12/20/2002
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love the car, it's cute as can be! After 4 years I'm still getting compliments on the look. Have had no negative problems. Some parts can be expensive, but that true on any foreign car.
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