Used 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews
Used New Beetle for sale
It's horrible!!
lucy99, 12/01/2003
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback
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Just like every other Beetle owner i've talked to, I have had nothing but problems with this car. Besides the horrible designs on the inside (cd changer in the trunk, cup holders unreachable, giant blind spots in every corner), i find new problems every day. After slightly over 3 years, we had to buy a new engine and there's been even more problems since we got it. There has been too many recalled parts to even count. The dealers are horrible and have broken more stuff than they have fixed. I just traded in this timebomb for a reliable toyota and will never buy another VW.
Owners found short love affair
Terry Poole, 12/22/2003
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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This car started out as a gem. The problem experienced are the same as most bug owners( window switch, window track, mirror knob, dead battery, trim coming off, abnormal tire wear, The worst being it burns oil and intermittantly runs hot. The dealers cant seem to correct the the last two issues.
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Bought mine used and no problems
Bananarama, 12/22/2003
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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bought my little GLS used with 40000 miles on it, and no problems to tell you about...As stated in other reviews, the cupholders need work, needs a bigger windshield mirror, and the 2.0GLS needs a 6 speed tranny...the 5 speed revs at 4000 rpms at 80 mph, sounds like the engine is going to blow!...All together, a very fun, reliable, gas worthly car to drive.
"I love my bright yellow beetle!"
Holly Fry, 08/17/2002
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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My first car was a 79 volkswagon bug, and now I've moved up in life to the 99 volkswagon beetle. I love it! Like my 79 it is a lot of fun to drive, but it has so much more room than the 79, more get up and go, and a lot smoother.
ode to a new beetle
lansing, 12/30/2003
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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While it was love at first sight, the affair turned out to fade with higher maintenance costs than my second wife. The Dick Dean has a shabby, little practice of adding 10% more to the overall price as a 'market adjustment", which since cured me of ever buying a VW from them again. Their only saving grace is their service department, which treats customers as if they matter. The only problem with the service department, is I see too much of them. After 32,000 miles, every thing on the car started falling apart, or needed replacing at $92/hour. Now that the romance has faded, I will never fall in love again with anything on the lot at Dick Dean VW.