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4.63 out of 5 stars

The wonders of diesel!

MD, 05/08/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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Have had this car for 2 1/2 years with only normal maintanance. No issues and a fun car to drive. Still love the retro-design. I'm 6'3" and feel like I'm in a cavern. First car I've ever had where I CAN'T drive it with the seat all the way back.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

In love with my car. :)

VWlover, 06/01/2010
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

In my opinion this is the best car. i love it! being a smaller car like i am, its the perfect size. very comfortable. safe. Drives amazing. great sound system. i couldn't have asked for a better car from my parents. as long as you take care of it, nothing goes wrong, I've had no major repairs been made. oil change, and tires balanced. thats about it. Thank you VolksWagen.

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3 out of 5 stars

Worst Car Ever!!

jwalker, 12/22/2008
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car has had issues from the day I purchased it brand new. Pieces fall off. 1st week, bottom of dash fell to the floor. Door handle flew off on freeway- VW fixed 3x, now door handle sticks. Check engine light ALWAYS on. VW says light covers numerous items. So numerous, in fact, that if you take the car in to fix an "extended warranty", they require you to fix all other supposed "problems" before they'll fix item under warranty so they can get $. Lights (interior/outer) go out frequently. Stuck in park twice. Starter fixed twice. Burns oil like mad. Sounds like a lawn mower. Catalytic Converter issues. VW fixes - problem happens again. Spend more time on tow truck/in service than on road

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4.88 out of 5 stars

New Beetle 2000

Peoria, 04/09/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I've had no serious problems with the vehicle, very satisfied. Great: value, ride, performance, comfort & reliability. Surprising versatility with hatchback design - carried lots of stuff that looked like it wouldn't fit. Only nuisance problem has been the oxygen sensors - hopefully rectified with the recent recall & repair.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

New Beetle for the Young at Heart

Chuckw, 04/14/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
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My only problem with the car was when it was two days old. I had an electrical problem where the windshield wipers would go on, the emergency flashers would activate, and myriad other electrical impossibilities. It took 3 weeks to get it back to me... problem; a bad ground in the headlight. Since the day I got it back, it has been problem free. I really enjoy the spirit the turbo GLX displays and only now, after two years, have come to drive it a little more sensibly. My two biggest complaints are the useless cup holders and the reception on the radio, which is really bad on the AM side.

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