Used 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) Consumer Reviews
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My '04 Bug
my04bug, 12/14/2005
Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The car is fun to drive and fairly economical (the turbo takes premium). My only complaints have been with dashboard warning lights that light with no apparent reason, a center console that cannot be locked, and a balky roof that has had to be repaired on several occasions.
turbo 5 speed fast and great MPG...
cali guy, Denton, TX, 07/04/2016
Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Its was my sister car at 79k miles on it. It look and drove great. I was impress with MPG and Yes at 30 plus plus mpg!! Now at 100k and moved to the horrible south Texas! With humility and very Hot I noticed the door panels are pulling back-off like, there leather and it's anoing! It has cute looks that's what girls and women like but really it's a nice car. With the 1.8L turbo and 5speed manuel...it's a Fast little sleeper...hehe I love it at stop lights with big trucks or mustang even the 320z it just leaves all of them at the light! And the drivers look as they only see my tail lights!! Ha!! But as the car it has one of the Best n World engine top 10... But with the window regulator(drivers side was out!) and door trim pulling out...and headlights work great but fade to fast... It has problems....Sad cuz it's actually a good little Fast great MPG...car. I drove PCH highway for those that don't know that the twisty road on the west coast...and with the top down..it was a fun fun little car to drive...and I drive spiritly quick to I may add. So for a safe and good MPG and a Fast car with manuel n turbocharger it's great. But some quality built materials would be appreciated.
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It's Just Fun!
marty416, 12/16/2003
Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have a red/black 2004 1.8T 5spd and love it! Great looks, sporty, fun to drive with top up or down. Glad I got the manual. Love the 17 inch tires and alloys. Heated seats are super. Don't expect any trunk space. So far very reliable. Great car for the money.
Not Particularly Happy
chris love, 08/20/2005
Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Today I sit in the service department for approximately the 10th time in 2 years for yet another repair that has nothing to do with regularly scheduled maintenance. I purchased a new car to avoid this type of situation. It's a cutie, but it has ultimately been a disappointment as far as quality, especially electrical components. I am trading it in for a more boring but infinitely more reliable Japanese model after today. If you have a lot of time on your hands to spend in service dept waiting rooms this is the car for you! good luck...you've been warned!
DO NOT BUY/CHEAPLY BUILT
VW Hater, Jacksonville, FL, 05/19/2016
Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had nothing but problems with this car. Front bumper falls off, inside door panel falls off, pully for window snapped, replaced motor, the power steering pump gone twice, and now I am stuck with this huge piece of crap and no dealership will even take it as a trade :'( *** Forget needing a simple part either because they will rape you in price! Fred Flinstone Car!!
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