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Used 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Lemon!

Hannah, 09/03/2008
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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I've had my Bug for a year and half and had only heartache. I thought a Bug would be a good choice as my aunt had her '78 Bug for 17 yrs and was in still great running condition when she sold it. I was disappointed to find that this high reliability no longer exists in the new Bugs. To begin with the sensors had to be replaced, and the seatbelt covers. Then the oil pan sprung a leek, the axle bent, the cd player broke. Now my driver's seat no longer stays locked as it should. The sunroof visor is now off track and to top it off my air filter is now over heating the car and causing it to die and need a jump start. I can't run the air at all. I've thrown over $4000 into the trash for this lemon car!

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Mid Life Crisis

Susan B, 06/30/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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Has been an OK car. Wish I had my reliable Jetta back. Have had to 1) Take to dealership for oxygen sensor recall 2) Have the Piston rings replaced - major problem with oil loss. Thankfully, still under warranty 3) Gas door latch had to be replaced 4) Door started to fall off hinge. Dealer told me they have had lots of oil loss problems and everyone's gas door has to be fixed.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Just Fun

DW, 07/03/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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Car is fun to drive, and safe feeling

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Very Reliable and Fun

Barronae, 08/04/2009
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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I have had this car now for 5 years and am just now going to get rid of it due to my growing family and needing something bigger. This car has been WONDERFUL! I've never had to do anything other than routine maintenance!! I hate having to sell and I recommend this car to anyone!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Not worth the wait.

Bughata, 07/12/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
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This vehicle has given me unbeliable electrical problems. The the whole instrument cluster is unoperational, as well as the console light is out. Our transmission slips when trying to downshift. This is a vehicle with only 50,000 miles it should not be this bad at this point, but it is. Our warranty is up and now is up to us to reapair the unreliability of such a neglecting company. Consumer beware

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