Used 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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178K and still going strong!
bali1, Salt Lake City, UT, 12/11/2012
Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I love my beetle! I bought it in 2008 with 104K miles on it, and it has been a road warrior! Up to 178K miles and still no problems! Replaced water pump and belts at 120K and just regular oil changes. Awesome, reliable car. The front grille keeps coming off because I keep scraping it on the ground (admittedly I have very poor parking skills) so low clearance is my only problem, but that is also what makes it so zippy! If you are looking for reliable transportation this is the car for you!
Nice Dress, Shame about the Bod
MTLA, 03/02/2004
Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Think hard before falling for the Beetle's very real charm. Replacement brakes at 35K, failed starter motor at 45K, broken hood realease, failed glove box hinge, sheared off mirror adjuster, 3 new O2 sensors, 3 mass airflow sensors later we're ready to say bye bye. Add to that a customer service dept which manages to sound concerned and attentive while never actually giving the immpression that they'll ever do anything.
Great engine
greg2877, Gainesville, FL, 07/27/2012
Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I gave this little car 4 stars for the engine only. It is very sound and will last forever, if you keep up with the regular oil changes. I bough the car 2 years ago, and had to do zero repairs for the engine. The inside is a different story. The only thing solid for the car is the engine and the steering wheel. A lot of the inside is made of plastic and actually, under the hood, a little tongue comes out to open the hood, and that broke off, so now I have to magician my way to open it. It's tricky but can be done. The inside is breaking. The sunroof,door handles, locks, and glovebox. I would say, the inside would cost me around $1000 to get fixed. If I do the work myself.
Too bad!
savage1, 04/29/2005
Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Major repair problems. Tried 2 different VW dealers and an independent mechanic - no one can fix it right. Had head gasket replaced ($1200), water pump, and themostat (twice) - still overheating! No temp gauge - only a red light when it's already too hot. Front license plate holder fell off. Everything about this car is expensive, so make sure you get an extended warranty! Dealer service is terrible - will keep car for a week for any repairs. Oil change took 3 hours.
I Hate My Car
cd, 10/01/2005
Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I will never buy another Volkswagen again. I can't wait to get rid of my lemon. It is one problem after another. Not just with the car, but with my Volkswagen dealership. I'm tired of taking my car back to get the same things fixed over and over. Not to mention the time the mechanic at the dealership told me my car was fine and let me drive away with an overheating car. The problems never end. In my 1998 Beetle, it was the air conditioning, which broke three years in a row. There were many other things wrong with that year, but I decided to give VW another chance and got a 2000 model. Stupid me, this car is a mess. My independant mechanic told me he wanted to shoot my car, I feel the same :(
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