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Used 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
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3.88 out of 5 stars

Pretty Good Car

roscoegas, 11/15/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
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Very reliable car. Performance is fair, but gas mileage is only mediocre.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

My Black Stink Bug

BMO, 07/10/2004
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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Too many repairs at 45k mi!! Yesterday the driver's side window got stuck down in the door--either motor gave out or window clips broke. Two weeks ago I replaced the battery and also recalled part changed. Already replaced the brakes at 30K. Broken window switches, replaced engine belts, replaced relay sensors for horn to honk again ($500). Peeling interior. Stiff suspension and bottoms out easily. Trunk doesn't always close easily. 6-CD changer doesn't always register. Have a crack in windshield but costs me extra to replace d/t over- size. The worst part is the sucky dealership service. HATE VWs now. I'm dumping this thing for a generic but RELIABLE Honda

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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
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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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