Used 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle Diesel Consumer Reviews
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Bullet Proof!!!!
2000vw, 04/09/2012
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
31 of 32 people found this review helpful
i purchased my vw 2 years ago with 133,000 miles on it and have had no problems with it ...took it to florida on spring break doing 85 mph all the way made it from indiana on 1 tank getting 52.3 mpg love it:) its got 204,000 on it now bout time for water pump and timing belt replacement just normal wear...i love my car:)
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.
Keep it up!
Newton Burch, 02/19/2018
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Follow Volkswagen maintenance instructiions to the letter and have the dealer do it. Do this and the car will run forever.
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Solid, zippy, reliable, 48mpg(70%hwy) -54mpg(95%hwy) stock!
genegenre, 12/16/2012
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2000 Beetle tdi in 10/11 with 110k. It is now 12/12 and after getting a job as a courier recently, I have put about 40k miles on it. Zero break downs. Since I've owned it; 1. had to replace starter 2. AC compressor failed 3. Cruise control failed 4. stock speakers all blown (I listen to jazz & NPR so lil disappointing) 5. original shocks/struts really wearing out... Not perfect but damn good where it counts. The interior panels and dash are cheap and look awful but the seats are comfy. I sit in it 6hrs a day now & am very pleased with the lumbar support. Eng hums @ 70-80 and through rolling hills of Pittsburgh, I got 48mpg b4 w/ a 24mi trip to work now 50+ nearly all hwy.
Awesome bug!
paw, 10/27/2005
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is an awesome car. Yes it has it'smoments, like trying to figure out the additive ratio for the diesel in the winter. Once that was done--that was all that was needed. As for being economical--well I get 550-700 miles on a tank of fuel. I have nothing else to say!
So you want to know about reliability?
Sam, 01/25/2010
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 2004 with around 50,000 km on it. I wanted a TDI and was not disappointed. Averaging close to 60,000 km a year I no have over 400,000 Km on the car and it runs like clockwork. The TDI is the best invention yet. Reliable, efficient and relatively quiet. I get consistent 55- 60 mph in my 75 hwy and 25 city driving. I laugh when people talk about reliability when they drive a car for a few thousand km. Vw is quality and I have the km to prove it. I can't wait to purchase another TDI from Volkswagen. My hope is a new TDI tiguan as soon as we get them. Best car I ever owned.
It is my Sunshine!!
Clara Worley, 12/01/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
My yellow TDI is like a pet! It is fun to drive and VERY economical. No troubles just fun to drive. Took it on our 25 anniversary trip to Niagra falls and turned a lot of heads with our Beach Boys CD (in our changer). I wlll be buying 2003 convertible TDI (if possible). Have owned VW diesels since 1980. Took Amtrak 500 miles to Atlanta to buy this one (in an ice storm).
Good transportation
adermard, 01/12/2004
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Good car. Two major components needed to be replaced (clutch and cruise control) but otherwise mostly minor things have broken. Its small, fun to drive, holds things alright with the seat folded down. Comfortable on the highway and gets an unbelievable 44+ mpg at 90mph, 49 at normal speeds. Enough power, it feels equally as fast as a standard beetle. Interior is funky, you either like it or you dont. Everything was easily replaired but this is the list of things that have broken: mirror adjuster broke off, window switches, center console latch, the drivers window (warranty)
Fun & reliable
Jenny, 07/15/2009
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the beetle new in 2000. I was looking for a small car with good mileage. The diesel version I drive gets nearly 50 mpg on the highway - love that! Safety was really important to me as I'd be driving my kids around town. The beetle has great safety ratings. What I didn't expect was how fun to drive this car would be. It is solid, hugs the road, and is super aerodynamic (I don't know what the last reviewer experienced but my beetle never even flinches in windy weather). Also, it has a great little sound system with a 6 CD changer - load it up, fill the tank, and your good for 500 miles. 150,000 miles and no major problems with this car.
I Love My Diesel Bug
vwbug2000TDI, 01/09/2007
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDi 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've never had a car that I have loved to drive so much. I always check out other VW's and they are checking me out also. It is like some secret club that I never knew about until I got my Bug. Who can forget the vase?
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