Used 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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ourlibby, 06/22/2012
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
We like our's, runs great, good on gas, inside is a joke ! But for a good sound,,, take off the muffler just run the cat :)
pure waste of money
monkey mike, 02/16/2003
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Worst excuse for a car I have ever seen. Interior is cheap and everything breaks (glovebox latch, power window buttons, etc) plus the seats fade really quickly. On the mechanical side, this car is a nightmare. Power window on drivers side went out, and the window actually shattered inside the door panel. Took a month to get a new regulator in. Engine makes popping noises that the dealer can't figure out how to remedy. Check engine light keeps coming on. Trunk button on inside of car does not actually release the trunk latch. I guess that will fully break pretty soon. Also, the interior of the car is full of rattles and squeaks.
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This car has been reliable as ever
Michael, 02/22/2016
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has been so reliable from the start of purchase. The engine runs great and the only time I have problems with it is when you have to fix what needs to be fixed.
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woo hoo!
gogoguerilla, 09/16/2002
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I think the bug is the ULTIMATE road trip car in that it's just a blast to drive... it has its quirks, but so do all cars.. and I prefer to see these "quirks" as "character"... It's a great car for med-long commutes as well as sporting arond town.. as aforementioned, it's also done a few long hauls with me with no major problems. it's a car that you instantly make a part of the family... i would recommend it to anyone who's not in dire need of tons of trunk space, but loves an airy, roomy, comfy, super fun car... i'd definitely also consider doing some upgrades, too (i.e. performance chip, exhaus improvement, etc.)
Gotta love it!
Lost in LA, 05/12/2006
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The new Beetle is the best piece of design to hit the road in many years. It has good build quality, great handling, but unfortunarely a despicable dealer network. This is my 5th "Golf" platform VW. And each time I swear I'll never buy another because of the dealers.