Used 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews
Used New Beetle for sale
Heartbreaker
RachieSLC, 03/08/2004
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was so excited when I bought my Beetle. I had wanted one since they came out in 1998. I had about a good 2 months until I realized the air conditioning didn't work, which was just the beginning of my repair woes. I have had my car in THREE times to have the air conditioner fixed along with the windows and window switches, the gas and trunk hatches, the temperature guage, and other problems. In the two years I owned this car, I took it to have it fixed TEN TIMES. My clutch went out and it cost $1400 to have it fixed. The week after that, my check engine light came on. I sold that lemon and bought a Civic Si.
Not my Grandma's '58
straightliner, 08/28/2007
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
First VW I've owned. Purchased used w/55K and doubled the mileage. Not bad in the beginning, but repairs have been escalating. Went through three water pumps, mass air flow sensor failed, intake leak (causing check engine light and failed emissions), radiator replacement. Funny, but all the electrical glitches and broken plastic others complain about haven't been a problem. The alarm system never seemed to work as advertised, trunk latch doesn't always catch and I got stranded w/the valet key once, but otherwise OK. Fun to drive, love the stick and still turns heads after all these years. I'm glad I tried it, but approaching 110K and $4,000 in repairs, I'm ambivalent.
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Beetles are Extremely Uncomfortable
baileym12, 10/06/2005
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my 1999 Volkswagen Beetle because I was looking for a car with good gas milage three months ago. I have to comute at least 60 miles one way to work. The seats are extremely uncomfratable, to the point where I have extreme back pain and I have to use a towel to support my lower back. The quality inside stinks, it is very poorly designed, has bad cup holders, and everything is plastic and falls off. The side mirrors are postioned very high so there is a big blind spot when you take left turns, which is very dangerous at night. The only thing that the Beetle has going for is its gas milage and reliablity. It says 32 mpg, but I can manage 34-36mpg. I haven't had any problems mechanically, but the unbearable cabin design forced me to trade it in.
Don't get one
RollTide, 03/25/2004
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
My VW is fun to drive howeever I am not sure I can afford to drive it... Although I did purchase an extended warranty I am out over $1000.00 in one year. Knobs fall off, lights go bad, 27 miles to the gallon, Radio Sux, Poor workmanship
Fun car with a few minor bugs
fourfish, 05/09/2002
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've enjoyed this car since buying it new in 99. Door rattles were and window switches were all fixed under warranty. Had an $650 repair at 41K to replace a gas tank breather tube (engine check light was on). Overall, it's a fun car.