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Used 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

LOVE THIS CAR!!!

vwlove, 12/05/2010
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I bought this car last year and it is the best one i owned! I haven't had a problem yet and its so comfortable! i have a turbo and you wouldn't imagine how fast it can go. it's great for everyone! even my dad likes driving the car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Will always be my favorite and possible only type of car!!!

frunklaje, 08/13/2012
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
11 of 12 people found this review helpful

Awesome little bug! It can carry a lot even three dogs, nice spoiler,(not a surprise it comes out at 90mph) great mileage have gotten 40 on highway, very small and compact but still a lot of head room. PS: Very strong panels. Ran into a van, van got a dent but no scratch on the beetle.

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5 out of 5 stars

Lov my Bug

gank, 07/07/2013
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful

I needed a commuter car. I bought my yellow bug used at 100K km. I now have 380K km on it. I replaced the clutch about 40K ago, upgraded to a racing clutch without the double throw. The car has has brakes at the normal interval, had to have have the AC repaired last year after 12 years service. Everything else works great, I hope to get 500K on her, the only issue I have is the running boards are too easy to rot out... but its a cheap fix. Im now looking for another TDI for the wife... BTW I drive it like I stole it and average 53-56 MPG Oh yeah, women seem to like the yellow beast.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Nice Dress, Shame about the Bod

MTLA, 03/02/2004
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Think hard before falling for the Beetle's very real charm. Replacement brakes at 35K, failed starter motor at 45K, broken hood realease, failed glove box hinge, sheared off mirror adjuster, 3 new O2 sensors, 3 mass airflow sensors later we're ready to say bye bye. Add to that a customer service dept which manages to sound concerned and attentive while never actually giving the immpression that they'll ever do anything.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

10 Years & Still Goin'!

Edi Mac, 08/25/2010
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

My husband bought me a 2000 "Bug" in 2005 for Mother's Day, had 32,000 miles. The turbo power is awesome, it hugs/grips the road like you wouldn't believe, the 6 disc cd/speakers will blow you outta there, let the back seat down & you'd be surprised what you can haul around, great mileage. After 5 years: new gear shift, timing belt, tires, inside roof. Mileage today: 69,888. The door panels have come loose & finding replacements is almost impossible. The engine light just came on yesterday, not looking forward to whatever this may cost. Husband says to trade it in. I don't wanna. The bottom line is: it's a great running lil car. Gonna hold on to it as long as I can afford it.

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