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phylnurs, 01/08/2004
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle TDi 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my vehicle for about 1 1/2 years. It only had 14000 miles on it at the time so I have spent alot of time in it. I am considering upgrading to a newer one of the same type. I bought for the fel efficiency and it has been great! People smile when they see on of these cars pull in near them. Kids love "punch buggies" too :)
Never buy a VW Beetle
naty4419, 11/08/2005
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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I purchased the Beetle as my very first new car! I loved the design, the color...but I had numerous problems with the car but I was not able to lemon law it. Do not waste your money on one. I ask Beetle owners what do they think about the car and the reply is always the same. They stink!
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Happy Since I Sold It....
SFborn, 08/14/2002
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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I'm so delighted I dumped this car. What a loser! I spent close to $9,000 to repair some suspension problem, the engine burned a quart of oil every 750 miles and Volkswagen would do nothing about it, and yup, I too had the pealing interior problem, the engine fan seemed to run all the time and the air conditioning vents broke. Got tired of trying to figure out what would go wrong next. Bought a Mercedes - smart move. I dumped this lemon while I could still get money for it - I suggest you do the same!
Junk Mobile
Don't buy VW, 05/19/2006
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had nothing but problems since the day I bought this car. I had to eplace the battery three times. It get's 17mpg - which makes it a gas guzzler. The fuses actually burst into flames in the engine! My car always jerks when I take my foot of the gas. Every time I need to get the car serviced, I have to take to the dealer because they have the special tool needed to fix it. Garage mechanics won't touch the Bug, it's a waste of time to them, and they lose money from it. I'm waiting for the day the engine falls out of the car! I will never buy another VW again.
I bought a stink bug
J. Lewis, 03/20/2004
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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I bought the car with 22000 miles on it, it now has 52000. I have replaced both headlights twice, both power window switches, both power window motors, and both window regulators. The cooling fan has quit, two speakers don't work, the interior handles have peeled off, and if you're not a midget you will bump your head on the rattle infested roof.