Used 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews
Used New Beetle for sale
Not sure if it is worth the money!
irishgirl0503, 05/14/2004
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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It's a fun car to drive. I took it in for a recall today because the brake light switch is out.. Thankfully there is a recall on this. The dealer was great, fixed the problem in about 30 minutes. The over all quality of the car is good. Mine has over 80k miles on it and I have had no major problems. The interior on the other hand is a different story. The door handles are peeling, the little knob on the emergency brake has fallen off.. the window switch on the drivers side has broken, & the glue that holds the trunk latch in place came loose.. other than that I love my car!!
About what I expected for $17K
vfr2fast, 05/08/2002
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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Recently I've been driving a Focus. I like the Beetle so much better: the way it handles, the conveniences, its smooth acceleration and its look. I have had little annoyances with the Beetle: power windows failing, heating vent shut-off valve broken, power gas cap didn't release once, headlights burned out quickly, keyless entry not working (battery dead?), cassette player died. Other than that crap, I love the car.
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Used to like it....
Gettin_an_Audi..., 06/06/2002
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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I am the original owner of a Blue New Beetle, we have had to Replace the 02 sensor, the windoew controls twice, window regulator, and just yesterday, door latch sensor, air conditioning filter, mass air sensor, etc - most of which were all out of warrenty. The car was decent - I got it as my first car. The safety was definetly a selling factor. But, if we would have known all the issues it was going to have, we never would have bought it. My interior door handles are peeling too, and I don't use lotion... VW sure gives everyone the run around.
VW Bug
Francois, 09/01/2002
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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Great fun car, easy to drive and feeling of sportyness and safty
BAD PURCHASE
BAD PURCHASE, 06/29/2004
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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In the shop every 2 months and the dealer can not even fix it. To replace the headlight one dealer quotes you $150 another $50 since you can not do this on your own. The engine seized 2 1/2 years after buying it and the dealer tried to make me pay for it even though I bought the extended warranty. Brought it in because the window wouldn't roll up and then the dealer broke the other window. Brought it in to do routine maintenance and told them don't touch the breaks. When left dealer brakes squeeked. You get the picture. I can go on and on and on.....................