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Used 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Do NOT buy this car!!!

silverbbugboi00, 07/17/2004
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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Buying this car was probably the biggest mistake I've made. The day I drove it off the lot, nothing but problems. The 'check engine' light was always on, the car had trouble starting EVERY morning, it ate TONS of oil, over a quart every 1,000 miles, the a\c made the entire car shake, and if you did use it, the vents would stink for several days afterward, door handles peeled, sunroof leaked, too much to list here so I'll stop here.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fun and dependable

jvoelzow, 11/19/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
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Fun to drive, handles great, goes like hell.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

2000 VW Beetle - aka Crap Mobile

bisrdhazrd, 07/28/2004
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is the most disappointing car I've owned. The interior is falling apart - plastic pieces break, the arm rests are peeling off the door. Several recalls. HORRIBLE service from the VW service shop - LIES, LIES, LIES. A few minor issues with mechanical, but majority is interior problems. I do not recommend buying in the VW family!! If you do - GOOD LUCK!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Greatest Car in the Whole Darn Universe!

dora2, 05/11/2008
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
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I bought my Beetle Baby used!! I loved it from day 1 that I first saw it. The color is bright green with a sunroof. After I had it for about 3 months I had problems getting it started, but that was due to the mechanic not knowing what he was doing. My next car is going to be a convertible Beetle Baby.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Too many problems

Christina, 06/05/2008
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
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My Beetle has had endless electrical problems. The chrome finish on the steering wheel began rubbing off after 18 months of ownership. The engine cover falls off once or twice a year, which I hear happens a lot to new beetles. A cute car, but ridiculous to maintain. I didn't start having problems until it was about 4 years old. When I bought it, I sure expected it to last me more than 75,000 miles.

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