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Still a great car after 10 years
Dave McLaughlin, 11/10/2009
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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The VW diesel is the best, who needs a hybrid. Mileage has been 38-45 mpg over the last ten years. Car is very comfortable with 5 levels of heat for the leather seats.Car has never let our family down. With the rear seats folded you have a lot of space to haul things. If you have to drive a lot, get a diesel, your savings will add up over time. We have 145k miles and still going strong. We bought it new and still like the car.
Commuter Car
NorthBUG, 02/08/2003
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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Had some problems with the car but they were resolved. Bigest problem was with the oil ligt. but not much more than with other cars. The TDI is a winner in my book. No problems starting in the coldest of weather, and it has never left me stranded. Always had the maintence done on schedule, which is important. Still on the orginal tires and brakes with 83000 miles. Can't wait for the convertable to come out with TDI. Will have one when they do.
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The wonders of diesel!
MD, 05/08/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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Have had this car for 2 1/2 years with only normal maintanance. No issues and a fun car to drive. Still love the retro-design. I'm 6'3" and feel like I'm in a cavern. First car I've ever had where I CAN'T drive it with the seat all the way back.
Power Buggy
Gunnerdd972, 09/09/2003
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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Purchased '00 Red Beetle w/ manual at 39,000 miles. I checked the car out on Carfax, and the car's history came up clean, and no major defects. I've had the car over a year, and still no problems. Gas mileage is a huge factor in this car alone, plus overall exterior and interior perks such as heated seats and leather. Dependability and longativity of the vehicle's engine was also in the back of my mind before purchase. No matter which make or model you buy now days. Some tend to be more dependable than others, it's like playing Russian Roulette. I highly reccomend the New Diesel Beetle for gas mileage and power.
At the crossroads with this vehicle....
scottx25, 11/14/2003
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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The diesel engine purrs, gets great mileage and will probably last forever. Great seats, handles well. Now for the negatives (at 40,000k): Sticky rear hatch, replaced, still sticks. Plastic window clips broke, dealer replaced with metal clips, supposedly warrantied 10 years. Buzzes and rattles that come and go. CEL light, replace glowplugs and relay, $500.00 Rear pads and rotors, plus one of the calipers froze and needed to be replaced, $800.00 Front door sags when opened - a bolt BROKE OFF on the inside of the door for no reason, $300.00 sunroof shade broken... Gas latch opening by itself... Blah, blah....