2014 Volkswagen Beetle Overview
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Vehicle
1.8T 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
My dream car, a 2014 VW Beetle Convertible soon became a nightmare. Noisy, inconsistent, & unpredictable, it spent way too much time in the Service Department than on the road. After they claimed it was fixed by VW Engineers, I was driving down HWY 111 when the convertible control panel fell out of the roof nearly hitting me in the face as it swung back-and-forth almost causing an accident. The VW corporation ended up replacing that vehicle with the same model. Unfortunately, the new Beetle had all the same serious bugs as the last one. When I contacted the VW corporation again, they blew me off. Now, I want to warn others about these cute but potentially dangerous cars. If you want to waste
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Available Volkswagen Beetle 2014 Submodel Types: Convertible, Diesel
Available Trims: 2.5L PZEV, 1.8T PZEV, Turbo PZEV, 1.8T Dune, 1.8T Classic, TDI w/Sound, Navigation, R-Line PZEV, 1.8T Denim PZEV, 1.8T S PZEV, R-Line, 1.8T, 1.8T PZEV w/Sound, Navigation, 1.8T PZEV w/Technology, 1.8T S, 1.8T SE PZEV, TDI
Exterior Colors: Black Uni, Platinum Gray Metallic, Deep Black Pearl Metallic, Pure White, Tornado Red, Reflex Silver Metallic, Yellow Rush, Toffee Brown Metallic, Candy White, Reef Blue Metallic, Sandstorm Yellow Metallic, Stonewashed Blue, Bottle Green Metallic, Denim Blue, Habanero Orange Metallic, Oryx White Pearl
Interior Colors: Titan Black leatherette, Beige leatherette, Dune Grey/Black w/Sandstorm Piping leatherette/cloth, Beige/Brown leatherette/cloth, Black leather, Dark Blue/Denim w/White Piping leatherette/cloth, Anthracite/Galvano Gray leather/leatherette
Popular Features: Aux Audio Inputs, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Post-collision safety system, Rear Bench Seats, Soft Top, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, Heated seats, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, USB Inputs, Back-up camera, Navigation, Keyless Entry/Start, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Upgraded Headlights, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Parking sensors, Upgraded Stereo, Blind Spot Monitoring, Leather Seats
Engine/Mechanics: 4, 5 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, AUTOMATED_MANUAL, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, premium unleaded (recommended), diesel
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
