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Used 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews

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4.13 out of 5 stars

I love my bug but some complaints

paul, 02/12/2010
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I believe as a VW lover you kinda don't worry about some of the problems/I have realized after owning 3 VW's that they have a lot of electrical problems and you would think they would get the hint and fix these problems. But...I bought my 99 bug used of course and it runs great/fun little 5 speed/love the dash/hate the dang cup holders/I agree with other review they stink due to not being able to get anything in the cup holders and when you do the holder comes off with the can!/and also it just feels like it should have a arm rest/but I have 2 kids and I'm surprised at how easy it is to get them in and out of the back/I do worry that it will tear up and I will not have anyone to fix it.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Monday - Friday car?

li'l buggy, 08/25/2005
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I'd like to start by saying I love VW Beetles, always have but my little bug has given me a bit of trouble. Is it the year? Is it the day of week it was built? I have had to replace the cooling system ($$$), oil pan, airconditioner ($$$), both windows due to motor failure ($$). And the little things...fuel door won't open from inside, and knob to adjust outside mirrors is broken. It is also expensive to replace the headlights (poor design). I'm wondering if I should get another Beetle, and if Volkswagon has made any improvements in these cute cars. I love the way the Beetle maneuvers expecially on curves and in parking lots. Love to share info with anyone out there.

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5 out of 5 stars

I love my yellow Beetle

tara, 12/06/2007
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have to say my bug is running good even thought it has 137,000 miles on it no major problems yet. And this is the first bug I ever owned and I love it. Great on gas. But the light bulbs have to be changed every time one goes out. I just love my bug, it's a fantastic car when nothing goes wrong with it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great car

e, 09/30/2007
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love my car. It's been great - it's got about 166,000 miles on it at this point, same clutch! Needs only the basic maintenance, nothing special. Fun to drive. Paint still looks great, still running strong. Will easily make it past 200,000. No doubt.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Good stuff

Robert94114, 04/21/2004
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have not had any problems with this car. The only pet peves I have is the cup holders and the reverse takes so long to shift the gear on the automatic.

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