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Amazing Car
BeRocketMan, 07/03/2003
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
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This is one of the most trustworthy cars I've ever driven. The only downside is that it's rather low to the ground and can cause problems on bad pavement, but you will have that with any low car. Overall this is an excellent car!
Not quite sure
MeeToo, 03/20/2002
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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I just bought this bug with 24K miles on it. teh previous owner kept excellent care of it. I've had it a month and the window regulator needs replacement...$317.00. As I look through the records, she had some things fixed which weren't mentioned...sunglass case didn't close, windshield leaked, passenger mirror didn't work. The transmission (auto) takes 2-3 seconds to grab, which the dealership says is normal. Difficult to believe. Car is a lot of fun to drive, had a Civic before. BUT, not sure if it is built very well...my Honda went 150K with only one 'mechanical repair' besides maintenance. Next time, I'll buy a HONDA!
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Love It
Songs, 04/18/2021
updated 04/19/2022
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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The car was my dream car along with a Mercedes but I really love the drive of it and also the fact that you get a really nice sized car that can be maintained easily and customized to your preference. The parts are easily available and not to expensive compared to other models and makes. I ended up trading it in for the other dream car Mercedes because the catalyst was removed and it sounded so loud. I could have tried AliExpress, EBay or Amazon and found sound deafening kits but i was buying gas everyday for short trips. Great car overall I had the bullet proof version it saved me a few shots great to cruise in. Police was saluting me in this car compared to my old Hyundai so it is a pristinely looking car. I remember once when I waved at them in my Hyundai and they told me to park there but in the VW they said welcome Ma! The Modern versions have better handling I presume but overall great decent first car.
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Never again...
Mandys, 08/18/2002
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you are considering it, don't. At this point, I doubt that anything more could go wrong with it...4 power window switches, 2 Oxygen Sensors, 1 power mirror switch 1 uncontrollable dead battery right after crappy 2 year warranty expired, knicks all over fenders after 1st week off lot, no warning when I leave lights on, when locking doors w/ remote the car beeps, but the doors do not lock, brakes replaced by VW, they now squeak, and apparently nothing can be done about this, it is terribly embarrassing
if only i had known.....
jocko, 02/21/2002
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
i bought the car with 7k miles...it now has a shade over 15k build quality is very poor...glove box door hinge came loose without any trauma..power window switch broke and cruise control went out. lower engine cover panel came loose after 6 months of driving, just replaced a faulty brake light switch now the solenoid that controls the gas cap door needs replacing....this car is truly a piece of crap....
I'LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER VOLKSWAGON AGAIN
joeydee, 01/05/2003
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
THIS IS THE MOST UNRELIABLE CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED!!!I HAVE BEEN TO THE SHOP A COUNTLESS NUMBER OF TIMES FOR EVERYTHING FROM MINOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS(POWER WINDOW REGULATORS,RADIO MALFUNCTIONS,FAULTY TAIL LAMPS) TO MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEMS(UNEXPECTED ENGINE THRUSTING DUE TO A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY AND THE CAR JUST NOT STARTING- UNKNOWN CAUSE).
Fun. downside: window/lock switches.
jjd, 09/04/2003
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The only crticism of this fun-to-drive car is the window and lock switches were of poor quality. The difficulty in changing headlamps is a myth (even the owner's manual tells owners to take it to the dealership--I got a $53 estimate to change it). I found a procedure on the inernet and changed the passenger side headlamp quickly and for $7--the cost of the bulb.
Cut My Losses
Crazy for Buying, 01/14/2006
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle for my daughter and the car was OK for 50,000 miles. Then it started having major repair bills. It overheated and cost $1,200 to replace the heads, after which it still did not work right. New brakes cost $300. We had to replace three headlights at $45 each. The motor kept giving her trouble. We spend another $1,200 on it and then it died. We put in a different motor had all kinds electrical problems. Eventually the car caught on fire and was totaled. Don't buy this car unless you want a money pit.
No longer a dream car
Vy K., 04/03/2019
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Growing up, I’ve always wanted a beetle so when I finally got one, I was ecstatic. Yes, the car was 19 years old when I bought it in 2018 but the first few months with it were great. Then things stopped working like my speedometer, fuel gauge, automatic clock, temperature display, etc. The most upsetting part is every time I fuel up, it’s $40!! Not sure if it’s because there are problems with my car, but it’s ridiculous how much gas goes into this tiny car. Besides those issues, the steering is great and I can fit into basically any parking spot.
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