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Cool people drive Beetles

Beth Moxey, 02/24/2018
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Fun to drive

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My second beetle

Jexi, 02/12/2018
2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L PZEV 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

My 2008 beetle died so I asked the dealership to give me any other beetle they had. They gave me a red basic trim beetle year 2014. I really like the car (though I wish it was a more expensive beetle with navigation, turbo and sunroof but it is not). I am 5’2 and it fits me perfectly! I am always complimented on it, people ask me what year it is and I do decorate the car for the holidays and people seem to enjoy seeing my big, it makes people smile. I find the car kinda classy looking and a little exotic looking, I don’t see many other 2014 beetles driving around my city either. It stands out too, especially red. It gets ok gas, but I wouldn’t be the best judge because i Don’t drive much and this is my only car. My issue is people always feel the need to pass me while driving! It seems like people think beetles are slow even if I’m going over the speed limit. The basic beetle doesn’t have turbo but it has an S mode that seems to make it faster but honestly, it does seem to have slow acceleration and seems to go pretty slow up hill! But once it starts, I find it goes pretty fast. When I turn on the ignition I’m please to find a very strong sounding engine, it’s not v6 or v8 but it’s nice enough. The only issue I’m finding mechanically is that the windshield wiper fluid is constantly needing to be refilled! It is good in snow BUT one issue in winter is that sometimes the windows freeze shut! The windows are frameless so they drop down to open the door and sometimes ice or whatever gets in the windows and will not come down when you go to open it and could cause the battery to short out then you have to reprogram the windows. Just a little annoying. I’ve learned to just cover the car with a tarp so ice can’t get on it since it parks outside as it’s only a problem early mornings. I’d recommend a turbo beetle. Would not recommend the diesel beetle as it drives like a little truck, not sporty at all. Also wish the basic came with automatic power seats.

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Luv my punch buggy!

Karen LaGrasse, 10/27/2015
updated 04/27/2017
2014 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line 2dr Hatchback (2.0L Turbo 4cyl 6AM)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is a Great car! Agile, fun to drive, lots of power, great on gas, and very cool looking. Have had many beetles thru-out my life, and I'm loving my 2014 turbo R-Line! Closest they've come to the Karmin Ghia design for awhile with a truly gorgeous interior, and exterior even with the duck-tail. A 'Drivers Wanted' dream! A bit pricey, but worth it to me. So sorry about the diesels, but I will always be a VW affectionado!

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beetle mainia in

J Kasenga, 05/20/2019
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L TDI 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Road test, and make sure manufacturer maintenance has been done. Perky car to drive with turbo, feels solid, and feels comfortable and ready to take on road trip. Dealer made purchase easy, car hadnt had 2nd manufacturer maint when pruchsed becasue of low miles. A special car for me and my family, a surprise. Have had many VW's in past, never a Beetle, and this is very nice.

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When you're battery dies...

H. J. K., 11/07/2017
2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful

When you're battery dies. It's will give you every warning in the book. Key not in range. Key defective. Brake error. Parking break. When you're battery finally fails (no indication other than the key) it basically does what a normal car does. Doesn't start. Bit goes though this weird every error thing. I REPLACED THE BATTERY IN MY FOR. it was a stupid dead battery. I wasn't stupid enough to pay the reprogramming fee to discover this (99$) thank God. I needed a jump and a new battery. The car didn't indicate that at all. Runs great now.

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