Used 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Thomas Davis, 11/05/2003
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
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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!
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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LOVE MY BUG!!!
VW LOVER, 06/24/2003
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
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I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY VW BEETLE....SURE, I'VE HAD A FEW PROBLEMS WITH IT, BUT WHO DOSEN'T HAVE ANY CAR PROBLEMS?? MY WINDOW BROKE BUT THEY REPLACED IT & ALSO WENT AHEAD & REPLACED MY OTHER ONE, BECAUSE THEY HAD A NEW, IMPROVED MOTOR FOR THE WINDOWS. I LOVE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD & SEEING PEOPLE LOOK & SMILE AT ME!!! I WOULDN'T TRADE MINE FOR THE WORLD.
liked it in general but several problems
cchrissyy, 01/30/2003
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
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I enjoyed driving the beetle because it was responsive and comfortable. However, we had reliability probems literally from day 1 until the last day, when we picked it up from a service apointment and drove it to be traded-in! I would have kept it longer but we outgrew it- afetr 4 weeks of a baby riding in the back, enouh was enough! we needed a 4-door.
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.
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!
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.
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.
"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.
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.