Used 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Greta, 08/30/2002
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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Fun to drive, not enough power, dash too long.
garbage
Beetlehater, 07/27/2004
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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I had so many problems with this car. My air condition stopped working a few times, my window buttons fell off, headlights were always shutting off. The customer service was also pretty bad. Also its an embarrassing car for a guy to be driving. I thought the car was cool when I first got it because it was new and a fad. As the years went on started to loathe the car and hated when people would ask what I drove.
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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
No Major Complaints
Derek71, 09/21/2004
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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Considering my experience with VW as well as that of friends who own one, I'm not so sure I'd buy another. I say this because it depends heavily on the individual car you get. I have had almost no trouble with my Beetle which is rapidly approaching the 6 year mark. My complaints are limited to minor frustrations. The lightbulbs burn out rather frequently and cost $75 to replace. You try getting at them yourself. Also, the tapedeck is junk. Even when you use CD or AM/FM the tapedeck decides to engage and tell you "No Tape". Yeah, thanks for the update. I replaced the automatic window switches myself ($40 part + a screwdriver to pop it off).
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.