Used 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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great car...horrible electric system
luvmybug...sometimes, 04/20/2002
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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I've had this car since it came out in 1998. Overall the car is alot of fun to drive, powerful and handles great. The only problems have been electrical.The front headlights are defective and the power window regulators were disigned poorly. I would definitely buy this car again but would get manual windows and a 1999-2001 since I think they have less electrical problems.
Distinctive but problematic
Cara - Florida, 05/03/2002
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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Yes, like the others, I have loved driving my Bug and the comments I get from others. I have experienced similiar electrical problems with the car as well as some others so be on the lookout! So far, at 36,000, I have had to fix the following - both power window switches, both O2 sensors replaced, replace 1 headlight, have 1 foglight that needs to be replaced, a seal crack that caused all the power steering fluid to drain out. Still waiting to hear from VW to see if they will cover any of repairs for O2 sensors as all other model years except 1998 were covered for this under a recall. Not sure if I will get another one or not.
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fun but there is a price to pay
johnblaze03, 08/02/2002
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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I was so excited when I picked up my black 98 Beetle from the dealership. However, this feeling quickly turned to frustration after multiple problems with this "car"... 1) car would not start--later determined the engine fan was running almost 24 hours a day, thus killing the battery. 2) "check engine" light came on, nothing determined to be wrong with the car at that time. Very frustrating problem that causes many headaches. 3) drivers side window would not come up, part took over 3 weeks to get in. 4) when I shifted to 4th gear, and odd clicking noise would come from the engine
Happy Since I Sold It....
SFborn, 08/14/2002
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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I'm so delighted I dumped this car. What a loser! I spent close to $9,000 to repair some suspension problem, the engine burned a quart of oil every 750 miles and Volkswagen would do nothing about it, and yup, I too had the pealing interior problem, the engine fan seemed to run all the time and the air conditioning vents broke. Got tired of trying to figure out what would go wrong next. Bought a Mercedes - smart move. I dumped this lemon while I could still get money for it - I suggest you do the same!
Bugbug
Greta, 08/30/2002
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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Fun to drive, not enough power, dash too long.