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Used 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews

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4.13 out of 5 stars

liked it in general but several problems

cchrissyy, 01/30/2003
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
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I enjoyed driving the beetle because it was responsive and comfortable. However, we had reliability probems literally from day 1 until the last day, when we picked it up from a service apointment and drove it to be traded-in! I would have kept it longer but we outgrew it- afetr 4 weeks of a baby riding in the back, enouh was enough! we needed a 4-door.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Don't Be Fooled By Good Looks

bobk, 02/11/2003
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
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I've owned two older Beetles (63-69)and a 91 Jetta. As you can see I like VW's. I fell in love with the New Beetle's looks and overlooked its flaws. After 66k miles I have to admit I made a huge and costly mistake. Problems include 2 blown headlights, both power window switches broken, passenger power window won't go up, uses alot of oil, dead battery while driving, replace starter and moisture in oil. I've found out since that these are normal problems for New Beetle owners. During all of this VW won't do anything!

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Could ANYTHING else break on this car???

T., 05/16/2002
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

When I purchased this car, I was under the impression that Volkswagon made reliable cars. Not the case. I have spent thousands of dollars in repairs in the last six months. I have had a new oil pan, power window mechanisms, power lockes replaced, air flow something or other, fuel injector corrected, exhaust system replaced, vanity mirrors light mechanism had to be replaced, on and on and on. Just when you think you are past the repair slump, something else happens! Now, I am dumping this car and buying a Toyota again!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

The car is cool!!

ldfuller, 02/21/2003
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I've wanted a Beetle from the first time I heard about them. I got my wish. The only problems I've had with the car were not because of manufacturing it was because the dealership sold me a car that had been damaged and repaired. I absolutely LOVE my Beetle. Everyone should drive one. Okay not everyone, Just me the PRINCESS :D

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My Yellow TDi Bug

Manu/nothias, 06/12/2003
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback
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Lots of head turning, and a fast bug with 49 mpg. Could not have asked more. Have some interior youth defaults, fixed on the newer models. 83000 miles and still going like new. Love passing on the left lane, and seing the SUV stopping for gas. Love that Bug even if I did not really want one, was the only TDi on the lot.

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