2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews

My New Beetle is simply awesome!!:)

Written by: MeowlGal on 06/13/2009

Vehicle

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle S PZEV 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)

Review

I love my new car!! This is my first beetle,I used to own a Volkswagen cabriolet convertible and loved it! I traded in my Toyota truck and got my beetle..I named her "Rubi"!! What a cute and fun car. This car is in mint condition!! I am so happy I bought her!!:)

Favorite Features

The seats are so comfy..you just melt into them when you sit down. I also love the hatchback..very cool!

Suggested Improvements

None!!

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Great Time Travel

Written by: OBX NC on 01/02/2009

Vehicle

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle S 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 6A)

Review

Love the car, brings back super memories, makes the day fun and exciting. . My fuel mileage averages 25-29 mpg without pampering. Have owned a Miata, will take the Beetle any day,anytime.

Favorite Features

The heated front seats, great on cold mornings or just to ride with top down on cool days. Harvest moon beige, cream top with cream interior is just a fabulous color combination.

Suggested Improvements

The adjustable armrest is difficult to lower, the release button is difficult to reach. The car tends to bottom out on minor bumps. Some utility of the large dash would be of benefit(storage or bin).

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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LUV BUG :)

Written by: Beach Girl on 11/15/2008

Vehicle

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle SE 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 6A)

Review

I purchased my brand new 2008 Convertible Beetle and love it ! (so far )I just traded my 07 Sebring in for it (never get a Sebring) I live @ the beach so its great to take the top down and just cruise in, very comfortable, great stereo Love the SRadio that it comes with, leather heated seats this car has it all my fav car out of all the cars i have had , I would def recommend it to anyone my husband didn't like the beetles @ 1st he said it was to much of a girl car but after he drove it he loves it too , gas is av.

Favorite Features

1) heated leather seats. 2) stereo & comes with Sirius Sat Radio. 3) fun to drive , and you can fit it anywhere not a big bulky car. 4) has a convertible top you gotta love that. 5) I like the turn signals on the side mirrors that helps out. 6) FLOWER holder lol ha ha

Suggested Improvements

just a lil rough when hits bumps but i have heard that all VWs are like that.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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The Volkswagen Co. Not What It Used To Be

Written by: George Lafont on 10/17/2008

Vehicle

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle S 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)

Review

Day one from picking up the car from the dealer the handbrake came off when I parked. The car doesn't feel at all like a German car, in fact it feels like it's coming apart. About 2 months later on my way home (45 min. commute) on a very hot Summer day, the underneath engine cover came loose fell off and broke into many pieces. When I took it to the dealer, they accused me of running into something and refused to fix it. The service manager even went through the trouble of fabricating a story that I ran over a parking turtarrier with a piece of rebar sticking out tearing the cover off and again refused. Both their customer service and chairman of the board also refused to help

Favorite Features

At this point I'm disgusted with the car.

Suggested Improvements

Build them in Germany not Mexico and be responsible of your car's defects.

10 out 17 people found this review helpful

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Sweet 16 again

Written by: Czar on 09/02/2008

Vehicle

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle S PZEV 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 6A)

Review

My wife purchased a 2008 SE convertible for use at our beach house. She loves this car to death. Fun, quick and easy to park. Can fit 4 when needed. Top down fun in the sun.

Favorite Features

Automatic power top.

Suggested Improvements

A little more power would not hurt. Trunk is ultra small.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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A Slice of Heaven in every Ride

Written by: Ireland3 on 08/21/2008

Vehicle

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle SE 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)

Review

I purchased the yellow SE in July and have been driving it everyday just smiling. The handling is great,and the seats are comfortable. I just love all the fun it is to simply go anywhere now in my new "Sunflower Yellow" bug. Gets tons of compliments and fits in the smallest spots. I updated mine with "daisy" steering wheel covers, flower vase, license plate, and seat covers for an even cuter look.

Favorite Features

The way it handles, so smooth and secure, the color, and the shape of the car. The gas mileage is average esp. since it contains 6 airbags and has a big engine.

Suggested Improvements

A door for the back seat passenger to get in easily. Maybe one that opens to the back of the car, and rear windows that open also.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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cyn in florida

Written by: beetle girl on 08/20/2008

Vehicle

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Triple White PZEV 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)

Review

I love this car; but triple with the white arm rest is whacked. Could get a little better gas mileage.

Favorite Features

Feels like a girl car.

Suggested Improvements

Change the arm rest to black or metal to hard to keep clean.

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Low Quality but cute

Written by: Ed Rooney on 08/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle S 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)

Review

We purchased a 2008 "S" with automatic about 3 months ago for my wife, with the intent of passing it on to our daughter next year. I was reluctant to purchase this car based on customer reviews of previous model years. I should have listened, because this piece of junk has been in the shop 4 times to fix various squeaks and rattles and we haven't even had the first oil change yet. So far gas mileage has been in the 22-24 mpg range, mostly suburban driving. While it's within the EPA estimates, it's still low for a car this small. Did I mention that it requires synthetic oil and a filter not carried at any quick lube establishments?

Favorite Features

It's a cute car and my wife gets lots of compliments on it.

Suggested Improvements

Improve the fuel economy and build quality. Seats in the "S" model provide no lumbar support.

10 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Fun Car

Written by: Catherine on 07/14/2008

Vehicle

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Triple White 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)

Review

Nice fun car - gas mileage could be somewhat better. The triple white model is really fun. I like the solid feel of the way it drives - tight. I especially like the blinker system where the blinker is also on the outside mirrors. Outside lighting of the car is well done as well.

Favorite Features

Blinkers and the so-called leather seats.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage could improve

9 out 10 people found this review helpful

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2008 Convertible - Fun fun fun

Written by: Belaircarguy on 07/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 Volkswagen New Beetle SE 2dr Convertible (2.5L 5cyl 6A)

Review

Bought a beautiful black with cream interior SE model a few weeks ago. Purchased this mainly for my daughters to drive, although I have to admit the old man likes it too! Haven't had a VW for a number of years, but they were always a fun car to drive, and this convertible is no exception. The SE comes with a power top, so makes it much easier for raising and lowering the roof. The car has plenty of pep and the Tiptronic 6 speed manual / automatic transmission is a pleasure. I also like being able to set it to "sport mode", where the transmission holds the shift pattern to higher RPM setting. Good handling as a touring vehicle and sure stopping brakes. Great little car!

Favorite Features

Tiptronic 6 speed transmission is great, power top, comfortable seats. This car came with a beautiful Monsoon stereo, which included a CD player as well as satellite (Sirius) radio. Have a Sirius satellite radio in another car, and got this hooked up right away - great sound!

Suggested Improvements

When the top is up, there is a big blind spot at the right rear, but I guess with the convertible mechanism there was some compromise with visibility. Otherwise - everything else is great on this car.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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