Used 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Paisley Jane, 07/08/2009
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I only had this car for 6 years, 2 of which it was only driven about once a month by my parents because I lived out of the country. Despite this, it had 1000s of dollars worth of repairs needed every year. One month after purchase it needed $1000 worth of repairs. The final straw came yesterday when they told me I needed $5000 worth of repairs to ABS system, some fuel thing, etc. I took it directly to Toyota and traded it in.
Vroom, vroom, meep, meep, happy, happy!
littlefaith, 04/05/2002
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have really enjoyed driving this car. No matter how practical or luxurious another car may be, I never wish I were driving some other car. I just like the feel of it, I can't put my finger on it, it's like magic. The whole is more than the sum of its parts.
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Love My Bug
TTopper, 05/21/2002
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my bug during the Beetle Maddness of 1998. I've owned it for 4 years and have really enjoyed the experience. This is my 5th VW, and this one hasn't disappointed. The car is roomy, spacious, good on gas, handles well and great on a long trip
If your not a mechanic don't buy the Bug
Not a mech don't buy, 08/20/2009
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Windows failed out of warranty, rip off repair. A/C quit needed new compressor, condenser and expansion valve, I put them in. Front wheel bearing right side went bad, I put new one in. Lights fail alot hard to change both rear and front lights. Parking brakes cables stuck from rust, I replaced. Rear brakes wear way too fast, calipers go bad for no reason. Water pumps fail randomly, I replaced that. Beetle needs may parts redesigned for reliability. Simple things cost too much, center of hub caps emblems fall off cost 30 dollars way too much for nothing. Gas door gets stuck, adjusted alot to make it work right. VW engineers have no clue on design for easy of maintenance nor reliability.
Overall, A Good Little Car
punch_bug1020103, 05/09/2005
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
At first glance, I thought this car was cute, but would not perform well. I then proceeded to test drive it. There I got my first taste of it's "spunkiness". Its acceleration is a little slow, but it is adequate. The interior is very well designed, except for the cup holder's locations. I think the indigo glowing gauges are cute. The room from the front seats is quite bigger than one might think. However the rear seats are cramped. Mechanically, this car is designed well. I personally love the transmission, and it's gear ratios. I find that the ratios come in handy on hills when the car doesn't roll back for an automatic. Overall, I think that this car is great; it turns heads.