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Used 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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1.88 out of 5 stars

don't buy!!!!!!

nothinggood, 07/27/2002
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
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I will never buy another VW again, something is always going wrong with my car!!! Don't buy one!

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4 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

"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.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

good for the price

Cinders, 05/22/2002
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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This was a 1999 leftover with only a few miles on it. I've been very happy except for the very, very squeeky brakes. The dealer, after a few visits, told me there's nothing they can do, breaks are fine, and gave me a pamphlet explaining why they squeek. The noise is so bad I can't drive with the windows open and I'm trading it in. Also, the side view mirrors are too high. I see that's been redesigned in the new models.

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