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4.88 out of 5 stars

Driver Found!

BeetleGal, 12/25/2003
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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I fell in love with this car the first time I test drove one three years ago. I purchased my car this past May and though it's been back to the shop a few times (as can be expected for a used car), I've had no problems with it at all. My bug is very reliable and always starts, even on frigid PA mornings. The only complaint that I have about it is that I can't really do much of the mechanical work on it myself; it has to go back to the dealer. I can't wait untill I'm able to afford the convertable! I will definately buy another Volkswagen!

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5 out of 5 stars

Perfect Car

I Love This Car!, 12/27/2003
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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I am a new drvier and student and I absolutley LOVE this car. It is very practical for my busy life, and fun to drive! It holds all my sports equipment when I need it to, and when I fold up the seat I can load in my friends and get to where we need to go. I havent had any problems with the car and absolutley love it. And I have been reading other comments and seem to think that maybe it is the user and not the car. I have also noticed that people seem to be having problems with the manual trans. Mine is an auotmatic and it is going just fine.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

The Worst VW I've EVER Owned!!!

lisa_tim, 08/11/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car has been a nightmare. First the sunroof made a buzzing noise, then the cable on the gas door broke. A wheel bearing went bad at 12,000 miles and another wheel bearing went bad at less than 18,000 miles. The rear brakes were completely gone around 18,000 miles, I had to replace both the pads and rotors.(The rear brakes definitely should not have been bad, the front brakes were like brand new). Obviously VW put cheap brakes and wheel bearings on this car. Don't buy this car or you will probably regret it as much as I do. The dealership was absolutely horrible to deal with. I've had less trouble with my used cars than I do with this one bought new.

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1.88 out of 5 stars

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

sandy, 08/30/2005
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I purchased this car for my daughter. It's the worst car we've ever had. Major problems. Interior parts come off in your hand. Go to web sites before purchasing a bug. I traded it for a Saturn!

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Over Priced Niche Car

fuscia, 10/30/2009
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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bought used in 2002, I'm so disappointed. I've literally watched my car disintegrate around me. I'm a fastidious car owner and keep my cars clean. I've had electrical issues, the interior has been disintegrating since the day I bought it used. The window switches break, the weird rubber dash coating scratches easily, the vinyl interior is coming away from the door, hatchback won't close properly,fog light bracket broke,water pump melted, the suspension's shot after 7 yrs normal driving, speakers are starting to crackle after normal volume levels, the emergency brake rusted thru within 3 yrs,the brakes stick and wear the pads down. The car is meant to be looked at not driven on a daily basis

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