By Don't get excited on 08/15/07 10:51 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
Review
A car is supposed to be a reliable transportartion and reliable it is not. Too many trips to the service department, too many recalls, too many service lights coming on worrying me about even more problems. I see likewise frustrated people at the service counter everytime I come in. I'm charged an arm and a leg every time, without a guarantee that the fix will work. A 10 year old KIA has had no problems. I got too excited about aesthetics of it. But the features don't work and have to be repeatedly fixed. If only I read more reviews of long-term owners. Never another VW again. They are nice when on the dealer lot, but in reality too much trouble.
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By bug lover on 08/01/07 22:24 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle Triple White PZEV 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
Review
My 2005 was so good, I had to have the Triple white special edition. I wanted white in 2004 when I bought the first one, now I am complete. Great performance and always a compliment from passers-by.
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By Rwikerson on 07/28/07 07:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 PZEV 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
Review
This is my first foreign car and now I get it. This car is quite impressive all around. I love this car. It is comfortable, enjoyable, affordable, even if the gas mileage isn't stellar. It sure beats my old 2006 PT Cruiser which was getting 17 mpg city. You can't help but smile when driving the Beetle. It sticks to the road and is very quick and I feel extremely safe in it even though it is a small car. Don't over think and criticize the back seat. It is more than enough. So the head room isn't excessive, I have had 4 door sedans that were just as bad. Enjoy the ride.
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By cathiem on 07/17/07 06:57 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
Review
I have had the Beetle convertible for about 1 year (not driving it in the winter months). I totally love it. It is fun, reliable and has enough pep for me. I was surprised by the amount of room in the trunk, as I expected virtually nothing. Just really really pleased. I do miss a change holder, as there is no easy place to put a few dollars.
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By susanne on 06/24/07 07:49 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
Review
Having owned another Beetle and a Jetta before this, I have come to realize that VWs on average have a shelf life of about 4 years, then it's time to trade it in! Despite the frustrations that come with being a VW owner, I keep coming back over and over. Why? The handling - the driving experience. There are so few cars on the market, in my opinion, that combine compactness and great handling. Having driven other compact makes, I find that the Beetle is heavier, handles better, has better features and more road presence. While other compacts feel like they are likely to get blown off the road in a high wind, the Beetle tends to clutch the road and hold its own in snow, rain, etc.
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By timeino on 06/21/07 22:46 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 PZEV 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
Review
I sold my red 99 Beetle last summer. I was missing it terribly! Last month I bought a new 07, yellow this time. I'm so happy to have a Beetle again. It's easy to park, fun to drive, cleans up nicely and compared to my pick-up truck and Jaguar, economical to keep the tank full. These are cute little cars. I enjoyed my last one and still see it around town. (It's much loved and still looks great.) I know that if the day comes that I must part with this one, it will also find the right person to love it. In the 99 I don't miss the old cup holders or cloth/fabric seats. The 07 has leather, better cup holders and a much needed arm rest. Old one was manual, this one is automatic, no opinion.
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By GA on 05/19/07 05:53 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
Review
It is well built a car. Roomy. 150 MHP - Enough power. Easy to park. Fun to drive.
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By Donna on 05/04/07 06:10 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
Review
I am very happy to have my 4th Beetle. I have owned other cars, pick-ups and SUVs, and none compare to the overall performance, affordability, dependability and fun as my "New Beetle".
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By KJ on 04/27/07 15:28 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
Review
I have the 5-speed, and do enjoy the car's drive and handling. 150HP is plenty in car this size, and I have no complaints about acceleration (Go Bug, Go!). The ABS braking system and anti-skid functions seem to work well. I had several opportunities to drive it in the snow this year, and it seemed to handle that challenge quite well. Though it presents some restrictions, I do appreciate the Bug's styling, as it sets it apart from other cars its size,
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By Clarke Allen on 04/08/07 07:35 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 PZEV 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
Review
This beetle is is an excellent ride for anyone who just wants to ride around. I you want a big car, then this is not for you. If you're like me, though, then you will love this car just like I do.
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