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Used 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

More room than you think

Collin, 05/14/2002
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

People think this car has nothing to offer on the outside, but all you have to do is take it for a drive and see just how much headroom you have that you won't find in other cars. Plus what is truly amazing is just how quite and and deceptively fast this car feels. You'll find yourself driving down the highway thinking you are going 70mph when in actuality you are going around 90 or more. And when it comes to a quiet ride, it is amazing. Its nice riding and quick responsive when turning or switch lanes. This car handles just like a little sports car and as such i find myself driving it that way. Take it for a test drive, you will not be disappointed at all.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

What a fun car!

Alice, 07/15/2006
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love my Beetle. It is fun to drive...like driving a big go cart. I have had to have the transmission replaced and a new starter. That is all that has been replaced and it has almost 91,000 miles on it. If it had better gas mileage that would be good. It is a great little car. I will definitely buy another...only it will be a manual with a sunroof or convertible.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Car - If you get just the basics

Christian Hoy, 05/03/2006
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this car brand new in 1999, and I still own it. All in all, it’s a great car, and has never let me down. I got the GL version in order to avoid too many electrical motors and gadgets that could break down in the future and cause costly repairs. I also wanted hand-cranked windows. So far, the only thing that has failed is electirc-operated gas cap cover. I haven’t fixed it, because it’s easy to open the gas cover manually. It’s a great car to drive - turns corners on a dime and feels stable at higher speeds. As for the looks, this car looks awesome. It looks like something that flew out of a science-fiction movie.

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5 out of 5 stars

VW Luv my bug

NancyP, 10/27/2004
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Okay, only owned it for 2 months, but what a joy to drive! Responsive in traffic- big plus. Shifting a breeze with the 5-speed. Cuter than cute! Safe, fun, performs when asked-- what more could you ask for?

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5 out of 5 stars

THIS CAR IS AWSOME!

Teve Torbs, 05/17/2002
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This has to be one of the greatest cars EVER created...

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