Used 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews
Used New Beetle for sale
Love My Bug
brucebuggy, 03/05/2004
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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I love my Volkswagen New Beetle, and I am thinking about buying a new one when I graduate from college this May. My parents and I bought the car used almost a year ago, and I have few complaints so far. I love the car's styling - very distinct and has a nice, techno feel. It offers a lot of luxuries that most cars in its class do not. Overall, it is pretty reliable, too. I have, however, had one very significant problem: my A/C system just failed, and it had to be replaced. I have an awesome independent mechanic, though, and he fixed it for about half of what the dealer quoted me.
Goodbye to Volkswagen!
VW........HATE IT!, 08/30/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
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We are nearing the end of our 3 yr lease term on a 2000 Turbo New Beetle and I couldn't be happier! This is without question the most unreliable vehicle I have owned in the last 12 years (out of 8 vehicles). I have owned 2-Chryslers, 2-Jeeps, 2-BMWs, Pontiac and now this junker...what a mistake. Problems: too many O2 sensors to count; catalytic converter; dead car (only to start mysteriously within 1 hr); gas cap cable; emergency brake cable; coolant loss (where did THIS go?); etc, etc. 2-yrs and 24K miles on the warranty...should have been a message at time of purchase: VW KNEW THIS ONE WAS A STINKER! Buy American!
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Fun, Fast Car
mwoodward, 05/09/2006
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
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I have had no problems with my New Beetle. The Turbo can really throw you down the road and it makes driving fun again. I bought this after a friend told me that she loved her Beetle and had no issues. She went out and bought another convertible Beetle not too long ago.
Nice to drive but High maintenance
Nicole Smith, 03/16/2004
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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This car is great to drive but has had many things break. Many problems with the emissions system and the mass air flow sensors. Also problems with the windows not working right and going off track. This been extremely frustrating and inconvenient, but it has never left me stranded.
Poor Clutch Engineering
srwaal, 10/23/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
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If you had asked me last week, I would have said the Beetle is a great car. But Fri, my 2000 1.8t GLX with 26K miles broke down - burned clutch. Clutch should last (with normal driving) until 50K. I did research today and found that the 1.8t clutch is expected to only last 20K-30K. That is POOR ENGINEERING DESIGN. I can not afford to replace the clutch for $1600 (quote given) every 2 years. VWOA was no help. I've had clutches last more than 80K in past (Ford).