Used 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Eh, it's ok
whitney1313, 07/08/2010
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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My 1998 bug now has 72,000 miles (bought it with 5,000 miles). So far, I have replaced the timing belt, spark plugs / wires, window regulators multiple times, alternator ($$$$$$$), wheel ball bearings, taillight (twice). The list is endless. Some of the parts that have been replaced are normal wear items, but even my mechanics have said that the car shouldn't be doing this with only 75,000 miles. Also, about every interior trim piece is sitting in the back seat. If you do buy one, be prepared to take the three layer door apart often to fix the window problems- they're notorious.
Fun car/Poor Qualty
Treva Hagstrom, 02/10/2003
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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This is a fun car but has been towed in several times. Several Headlights 5-8 Many window regulars 5 Electronic key entry About $350. This car has had 3 Batteries. This can only be installed by the dealer.They have to reset the computer. This cost about $135. Several other people have had the same Problem. We are not happy with the qualty.
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Bugbug
Greta, 08/30/2002
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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Fun to drive, not enough power, dash too long.
Used to like it....
Gettin_an_Audi..., 06/06/2002
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle 2dr Hatchback
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I am the original owner of a Blue New Beetle, we have had to Replace the 02 sensor, the windoew controls twice, window regulator, and just yesterday, door latch sensor, air conditioning filter, mass air sensor, etc - most of which were all out of warrenty. The car was decent - I got it as my first car. The safety was definetly a selling factor. But, if we would have known all the issues it was going to have, we never would have bought it. My interior door handles are peeling too, and I don't use lotion... VW sure gives everyone the run around.
VW Bug
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