Used 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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The New Beetle is Falling Apart
Mike Cleary, 09/20/2002
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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I am in my late 40's, the "Only" driver. Hood latch broke. Dealer said - "Never saw that before." Hmmmm Cable to shifter broke. Dealer said - "Never saw that before." Hmmmm # 2 Window switches - will be replacing again. Just a plain Hmmm from dealer. Interrior is comming unglued; hand brake button gone. Very disappointed with the quality of interrior. Replacing front headlight bulbs requires the dexterity of a surgeon. Now have a serious rattle coming from underneath when it is started.
Constant Problems........
ccinsf, 03/22/2006
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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Wow, where to begin? POTENTIAL BUYERS BEWARE!! My Beetle's factory installed radio had a short in it. The dealer couldn't diagnose it properly, so I've purchased three batteries for the car and a new old stock radio on eBay. The alternator went at 26,000 miles (out of warranty). The exhaust manifold deteriorated, catalytic converter died, spark plugs keep dying causing 3 out of 4 cylinders to work (happened twice- replaced plugs twice), and the gas cap release has been replaced twice and still does not work. Also, the interior of driver's side door is peeling behind the interior handle. The gearshift cover has fallen off (it has been re-glued twice). The speakers in my car have shorts. Last but not least, the wheel's metallic paint has peeled off
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Awsome Car!
The pocket rocket, 04/17/2006
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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My mom bought my 1998 Bug a few years ago. She bought it used and fell in love with it as sonn as she drove it. It is awsome. She has now sold it to me and has gone and bought a 2002 (used) turbo sport. We call it the pocket rocket becuase it is so fast and fun to drive. We have five VWs (2 Bugs, a Golf, Jetta, and a Eurovan) and we love them all. They sometimes have small problems, but never anything bad. We will buy VW probably for the rest of our lives.
Love it even with problems
Monifa, 03/20/2002
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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Love the car. Had a bunch of electrical problems with the door windows and trunk. Very expensive repairs. I had a accident in it and was extremely safe. The accident could have been deadly in another car. Fun to drive, great handling. Dream car forever!
Bug
JR, 11/16/2006
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a car with good room, power, gas mileage, and design. It is fun to drive and easy to park, which is a real plus in city driving and living.