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Used 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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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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3.38 out of 5 stars

No where to go

Slugbug flu, 09/21/2003
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Problems from the start. The gas cap will not release. Battery died just after 2 years old. Dont ever jump start! A/C fan is dead. Starter dead. Brake cover fell off as did the mirrow button. Now the car has been in the shop 5 times for a over heating problem that they cant even seem to fix. The car has been a problem from the start. I have so many other things just no more room. VW hirer better engineers.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Save Yourself

Thomas Davis, 11/05/2003
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The reliablity of this model is far below expectations, requiring over $5,000 of repairs in the past 4 years especially exhaust windows and amenities and gear shift/gear train. Stay away from this lemon!

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4 out of 5 stars

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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1.88 out of 5 stars

don't buy!!!!!!

nothinggood, 07/27/2002
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I will never buy another VW again, something is always going wrong with my car!!! Don't buy one!

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