Skip to main content

Used 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio Consumer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
5 out of 5 stars

my faithful friend

june varas, 06/08/2002
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have had my royal blue vw for a little over a year now and I love it! we like going to the fla keys, miami beach, everglades,etc: anywhere you can put the top down and have fun! i have only two complaints: there's no where really to put a beverage unless your drink is in a dixie cup. and the vinyl on the door handles always peels off (i have had them replaced twice in 14 months. other than that, i love my little vw! and when the lease is up, i plan to keep her!

Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

cute and fun

mindfulone, 03/05/2003
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car is a great! It is the only sporty convertible I could find that handles well in the snow. The electric top is convenient in that I do not worry about what is inside that someone might take. Another feature I looked for was enough space to pick someone up at the airport and have their luggage and my dog fit at the same time. The trunk is much bigger than the Miata or the BMW which were my other choices. The Cabrio is also much quieter than the others due to the multi-layered top. It is a lot of fun at a fair price

Report Abuse
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio for sale near you
Showing 3 of 6 listings
See all 6 listings

4.63 out of 5 stars

Open air tourning with practicality

docta, 03/18/2002
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The Cabrio combines everday practicality with open air motoring pleasure. Sufficiently powerful to keep up with traffic and entertain on two-lane roads, it shines when driven on the less traveled roads. Weather-tight and well mannered on the freeway, it is the best of all motoring worlds, especially with the 5-speed transmission. If you can have only one car, this should be it. Dealer service and post-sale attention were first-rate.

Report Abuse

4.5 out of 5 stars

Close to Ideal Convertible

theorn, 05/02/2002
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The Cabrio is a well designed contertible. Specifically, the GLS covers all the features that you need to get the most use out of your convertible (see below). There are some problems: The radio is dated - there is no in-dash CD player available - and I've noticed an occasional buzz that doesn't appear to be speaker related. The lock system has given me troubles in the city. The key- fob is designed terribly, it's easy to set off the alarm. You can feel the frame flex in a way that a car shouldn't. The car is great at its current price point. I sure wish VW had given it the redesign that should have happened years ago. Now it looks like the Bug will replace it as VW's Cabrio.

Report Abuse

4.25 out of 5 stars

Affordable Fun

Louie1, 09/10/2002
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Great little car - sharp looking red with a black top and black leather interior (very hot in the summer). The extra paid for the GLX is worth it! I purchased the vehicle while living in the mountains - perfect handling on those curvy mountain roads. However, now I'm back in the big city and feel intimidated in my small five-speed. Back to an SUV for me!

Report Abuse
Items per page:
5