Used 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews
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80sgirl, 04/18/2005
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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As the title of the review states this car has totally sucked the money out of me. So far I have put $1000 in it, but it needs MAJOR repairs...Recently, the air bag light has come on and stayed (checked the code in computer and it disappeared, came back 3 days later, told could be electrical glitch). Passenger door lock switch needs replaced, the relase to shift A/T from park won't work, and now, no brake lights. I HATE this car now but loved it when I got it...It has been a complete NIGHTMARE!!! Major Electrical problems with VW's (read the rest of the reviews)...STAY AWAY or you'll be sorry.
overall a good car
bigd, 09/30/2003
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle TDi 2dr Hatchback
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i bought the car used with 58k for 10k. My mechanic at 60k changed the belt for 600 bucks.The maintenance cost are high at the dealer.The Dealer replaced the headlight assembly 425.54.The fuel door was sticking so back to the dealer. Total parts with labor 204.30.I also had to change the battery about 75k.The bulb or light for the a/c panel doesnt work either at night.Also a new set of pads front and back 80 bucks and 4 new tires from discount. Basically this is a very good car.I have put 42k 1yr the car with no problems.It does handle very well.I have heard stories of people going over 100mph but mine just wont quite get there.
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GJR, 11/25/2010
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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cant believe its 12 yrs old. Held up great, but, so many repairs and each was very costly,$400-$800. Fun car to drive, but too many simple flaws that were too costly to bother fixing, ie:gas cap not closing. and breaking of same parts-bargain price, but too costly to maintain after a few years. Although many parts still original and reliable car, ends dont justify the means.
I like it, but would not buy one again
jnjhoughtailing, 10/24/2003
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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I just bought the car about a year ago, I hav ehad problems with the door, it wouldn't open. The windows latch is going to break off. The radio goes up and down without me touching it and I had to get all new brakes and rotators on all four sides. And some times I can't get the latch to work for the trunck or the gas tank. I love my car, but I would not buy another.
My Red Bug
jbm, 07/26/2002
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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This is our third car. I drive a Cadillac Seville and the husband drives a Chevy Tahoe...actually it is our 4th car...we also have a 1973 Super Beetle Convertible. I have so much fun in this car. I don't drive it much...only 16,000 miles in four years. I'll keep it forever I guess.