Used 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle Hatchback Consumer Reviews
Used New Beetle for sale
Sad Ending
ex owner, 08/19/2008
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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I purchased my bug as a gift to myself I have always wanted one since sitting in my uncles old beetle as a kid and finally got it. Unfortunately I have had many problems mostly small but they add up, my biggest problem and suggestion would be to make sure prior to purchase you have a qualified mechanic that is knowledgeable with vw that you trust. I have found this to be important with mine and unfortunately there is only one vw dealer in the area (crooks $500 oil change, because they demolished to oil pan, and later denied fault) As my car has aged though the check engine light has become a glowing friend, that mysteriously can not be fixed!This has been going on for 4 mo and $1,000, now trading
Worst Car Ever!!
jwalker, 12/22/2008
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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This car has had issues from the day I purchased it brand new. Pieces fall off. 1st week, bottom of dash fell to the floor. Door handle flew off on freeway- VW fixed 3x, now door handle sticks. Check engine light ALWAYS on. VW says light covers numerous items. So numerous, in fact, that if you take the car in to fix an "extended warranty", they require you to fix all other supposed "problems" before they'll fix item under warranty so they can get $. Lights (interior/outer) go out frequently. Stuck in park twice. Starter fixed twice. Burns oil like mad. Sounds like a lawn mower. Catalytic Converter issues. VW fixes - problem happens again. Spend more time on tow truck/in service than on road
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Mid Life Crisis
Susan B, 06/30/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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Has been an OK car. Wish I had my reliable Jetta back. Have had to 1) Take to dealership for oxygen sensor recall 2) Have the Piston rings replaced - major problem with oil loss. Thankfully, still under warranty 3) Gas door latch had to be replaced 4) Door started to fall off hinge. Dealer told me they have had lots of oil loss problems and everyone's gas door has to be fixed.
survivor
whodafunk, 01/31/2003
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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vw survived a pretty good broadside from a big old econoline. car needs lots of work, but, driver, me is still walking and wasn't squished like a bug in my beetle. i was a messenger/currier in this vehicle and drove it 12 hours a day, stop and go, harsh city driving, these cars are reliable and safe and fun.
So Shoddy Yet So Cute
B & A, 06/22/2006
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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I've had my 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle for seven years now. I've had to replace one too many things...a transmission failure at 48,000 miles, the engine literally fell out on the freeway due to faulty motor mounts, I have replaced 2 CV boots, window buttons, light bulbs behind the dash at 20,000 miles, air conditioning, MAF sensor, amongst many other things not to mention cruise control that doesn't work and I've even tried passing a vehicle once on the highway and my car didn't respond with speed... instead started slowing down by 30 mph! VW used cheap interior materials throughout the car and a 2.0 engine that only pumps out 115 horsepower and sucks gas like it's going out of style. Will VW ever get it right?!?!