2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Discussions

Volkswagen Beetle Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: 09 New Beetle Convertible price [viewty]

Written by: belaircarguy on Oct 10, 2009 04:31 AM

VW only has about $1000 markup from invoice to sticker price. You can check it on several pricing websites to confirm. In my case, I bought a 2008 Beetle Convertible in June 2008. Got about $1500 off sticker. I would say if you are getting a total of $2500 off sticker, you got a good deal. Not sure who is kicking in the $2500 for Friend and Family, but I doubt you will find ... Read More...

Volkswagen Beetle Transmission Problems

Re: New Beetle transmission problems/PLEASE READ [trannybugsme]

Written by: daniel_herbert on Oct 06, 2009 07:16 PM

John, I purchased a used, 2005, Volkswagen Beetle Turbo GLS for my wife in July of 2008. At the time of purchase, the vehicle had approximately 24K miles, and to date has 32K miles. The four-year bumper to bumper warranty expired in February of 2009; however, the vehicle is still well below the 50K mile warranty threshold. Approximately 7 weeks ago, my wife began ... Read More...

Why wont volkswagon recall Beetle Transmission with same problem

Written by: sunshine0966 on Aug 24, 2009 05:37 AM

"Your VW might not be as reliable as you once thought. Announced earlier today, Volkswagen of America has decided to recall 13,500 of their cars The Boston Globe reports. The reason? Problems with a dual-clutch transmission that causes a warning light on the dashboard to appear. Audi of America, the luxury division of Volkswagen, also made a recall yesterday. ... Read More...

Volkswagen Beetle Maintenance and Repair

Re: Radio [keygo]

Written by: keekidoll53 on Feb 27, 2009 08:30 AM

I have a 2008 Beetle last week I brought my car into the dealership to change out the Ipod jack. THEY BROKE MY STERRO system in the process trying to get the radio out to replace the Ipod jack. The first several months the Ipod jack was fine and then I noticed my cord was NOT secure when I plugged it in. If I went over a bump the cord would fall out of the jack. WHAT A PAIN. They ... Read More...

Volkswagen Beetle Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: 2005 VW Beetle convertible [jeep53]

Written by: belaircarguy on Feb 16, 2009 03:15 PM

I purchased a 2008 Beetle Convertible (new). I did look up forums etc. for problems, and about the first or first and second year of the Beetle Convertibles, there were some problems with the rear windows of the top coming loose after a few years. Apparently, the window is glued into place and it seems the glue may have begun to fail. Some people were quoted very high ... Read More...

Volkswagen Beetle Maintenance and Repair

Re: 2008 Beetle Convertible Problem [mediaguy2]

Written by: elias on Jul 26, 2008 07:23 AM

Media G2, yeah, that's why all the manufacturers have 'technical assistance center', to help the dealer mechanics diagnose rare/unusual issues. My sympathies lie with the mechanics since my job for about 30 years has involved diagnosing difficult technical issues. Failure of ambient temperature sensor sure does sound obscure/rare and tough to diagnose ... Read More...

Re: MPG in 2008 New Beetle 2.5 [elias]

Written by: mediaguy2 on Jul 26, 2008 05:11 AM

thanks for your response. what struck me odd about all this was that the service people said they had to consult with vw engineers to try to diagnose the problem. after a couple of days they decided it was the ambient temperature sensor, which involved taking off the bumper to install. when they put it all back together the ac was still doing the same thing, taking ... Read More...

Re: 2008 Beetle Convertible Problem [mediaguy2]

Written by: belaircarguy on Jul 26, 2008 03:45 AM

Media Guy 2 - I have a new 2008 SE Convertible with automatic. I have not encountered a problem with the windows. All windows retract completely into the doors or rear panels (for the back seat). I do know the windows will lower about 1/2 inch when you open the door or press the remote unlocking fey fob. This is designed so the window glass can seal correctly into the ... Read More...

MPG in 2008 New Beetle 2.5

Written by: keekidoll53 on Jul 25, 2008 00:59 PM

I have had the absolute WORST gas milage in my New Beetle 2008 Automatic 2.5 I check the milage and gas usage every time I fill up my tank. I've owned my New Beetle since April 16, 2008 Yesterday I discovered with my around town driving this past 10 days I only got 17 miles per gallon. I am not that heavy on the gas peddle. That's as bad as an SUV. How disturbing and what a ... Read More...

2008 Beetle Convertible Problem

Written by: mediaguy2 on Jul 25, 2008 00:44 PM

We have had the car less than a month, love it, but the ac takes 8 to 10 minutes to come on. it is the S model with manual trans. we took it to the dealer who couldn't find the problem. the dealer said they conferred with VW engineers who said it was the ambient air sensor. not in stock so it was shipped, installed and the same problems exists. now they say its the compressor, ... Read More...