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Used 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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3.38 out of 5 stars

I AGREE WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE COMPLAINTS

SYR, 05/09/2002
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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THIS CAR IS A PIECE OF S... THANK GOD HAS A WARRATY COVERAGE. AS SOON AS MY WARRANTY IS UP, I'M SELLING IT.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Shaped like a lemon, too

Kurt, 02/27/2002
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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Oof the greatest disappointments I have ever had with a vehicle. 1 alternator, 1 brake master cylinder, 2 power steering pumps, 2 fuel tank senders, 2 window switches, 1 radio, 1 lower radiator hose, 2 cooling fans and 1 fuel door actuator and oil consumption of 1 quart every 3000 miles which, according to VW, is within specification for a car with 22k miles on the clock. The only saving grace is that the lease is up in a few months. Kurt

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4.5 out of 5 stars

excellent car

luke m., 11/11/2002
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

no problems got 50,000 mil. now what a car. Get it. No problems at all. Just small break problem but that`s my own fault for buying cheap breakes.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

VW New Beatle

gilandis, 01/02/2003
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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I have has several problems with the vehicle. The most recurring problem has been with the windows switches. They have been replaced three times; two under warranty and once at my expense. The battery needed replacement after 3 years.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Stay Away

iinsic, 04/08/2002
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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I made the unfortunate decision to buy this car based on it's design. Build quality has been horrible. I have had to replace window reg., 2 window switches, 3 O2 sensors, had an oil leak, replace a rear brake caliper at 40K miles (!?), now the air conditioning does not work. Fun to drive, terrible to own.

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