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VW bug = fun
MindyKae, 05/30/2003
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my car for almost 4 years and have had no major problems. I did have to have the trunk latch replaced and have the windows worked on, but all was under warranty. Overall, I have really enjoyed the car and I would recommend this car to someone who wants a somewhat unique car with a practical side. I think the turbo would be a nice touch, although I have never driven one.
Would buy another
P1CDS, 06/04/2003
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had almost no trouble with my GLS. I have 55k on it. It uses about 1 quart of oil per 2k. Seems like a lot but the dealer says it's okay. I will probably trade/sell this one and get another within the year. LEARN HOW TO REPLACE YOUR HEADLIGHTS BEFORE THEY GO OUT!!!!! It is way too expensive at the dealer ($85 for mine). My speedometer/odometer have always been off by about 10% - don't know why.
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Too Bad
Jerry, 03/13/2008
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was a fun car. But its low level of quality really stinks. Something was always broken. The bulbs for the headlight are impossible to change if the plastic mounting/locking device for the headlight assembly break (the dealer confirmed that was the case). 10,000 miles before the timing belt was due to be changed the tensioner broke destroying the engine. And because VW makes the engine mounting holes different for different models with the same engine you can not interchange them. This became a pricey repair ($7,000 before it was done). The airbag and a sensor both went bad. Several sensors went bad. It was a nightmare. I was very happy to get rid of it.
VW Beetle-Air Conditioning problem
R. Ehret, 06/08/2003
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased the car 10/01 and in 6/02 discovered the air conditioning didn't work. Neither the dealership nor VOA would do anything about it. There were 2 major leaks-one in the AC Compressor and one in the Evaporator Core. Cost to fix $1800+. The warranty was only for 2 yrs. or 24,000 miles and I was told I was JUST out of warranty.
Disappointed VWer
Disappointed VWer, 06/23/2003
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had so many problems 1. Rear hatch doesn't close (had it in 6 x & replaced twice- still not right), 2. Gas flap servo broken & replaced, 3. instrument cluster replaced, 4. vehicle towed 2x due to 2 faulty switches (separate incidents), 5. air conditioner blower/compressor vibrated so loud that the dash shook (blower was replaced 6 mo. ago; just started roaring again), 6. Inside door cover plastic is peeling, 7. New brake pads installed- the rears badly worn at 48k miles, but the fronts like new--??, 8. engine light comes on frequently, 9. front air bag needed to be replaced (after 2 yr warranty ended) though the air bag had never been inflated,
Critical review
vwfan, 07/05/2003
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Have had trouble with the o2 sensor which is a recall item. It had to be replaced twice. The 40,000 mile check up cost around $500. The seats collect hair easily and are not easy to brush off. At cold temperatures, 0 degrees F I've had trouble with the car not wanting to start, when this happens the airbag light and check engine light come on and have to be taken in to get reset.
Great Car
DrBYU, 03/22/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fun car, very reliable.
Pain in the back
tac724, 04/12/2008
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had more trouble with this car than I care to admit. I got more frustrated because I like the way the car drives but I have had to replace so many parts in this car from an oxygen sensor 3 times to the turbo engine at 40,000. That is ridiculous! The dealerships want to rake the consumer over the coals in price of repair!
Greatest Car in the Whole Darn Universe!
dora2, 05/11/2008
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Beetle Baby used!! I loved it from day 1 that I first saw it. The color is bright green with a sunroof. After I had it for about 3 months I had problems getting it started, but that was due to the mechanic not knowing what he was doing. My next car is going to be a convertible Beetle Baby.
Spunky Little VW
VWGal, 01/15/2025
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Still have a 2000 Beetle GLS 1.8 Turbo. Bought used 8 years ago with 78k miles, has 169k currently. Bought for my daughter for her college years, great reliable car. So easy to park ;) We keep up on the maintenance. Have some electrical issue that has come about, but we plan on keeping this Beetle and maintaining it.
CRASHED!
Bo, 06/17/2009
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
SO my parents bought the bug for my older sister then it was handled down to me..i hated it at first because i felt like i was driving in a BUBBLE and it was not air resistance.(everytime driving on the highway i felt like i was going to be blown away with the wind)..ANYWHO i came to love the bug cuz it started to become fun until one day i lost control on the highway and crash!!!! (accident not my fault) ohh and did i mention SO MANY DAM PROBLEMSSS!!!! ughhhh so yah i dontthink ill buy another beetle again..and coming from a future car designer this is bad..design is good..reliability...not so good
beetle review
streetracer2345, 02/27/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
it is ghetto , it looks and handles poorly and you would do better buying a civic, they r cheaper.
Fun for the first 40,000 miles
Chelsey Raden, 08/09/2004
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's fun to drive but once you hit 40,000 get out your checkbook. Multiple electronic/sensor repairs, recalls and broken gadgets (fuel flap, armrest compartment latch etc...). When talking to other Beetle owners the same complaints were made. Would I buy another-no. Not reliable.
Pretty but Dumb
Pretty but dumb car, 12/12/2006
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car on impulse during a sad time in my life. It cheered me up for about two months. Unfortunately it has had four engine repairs, a broken hatchback door, battery died three times, and the a/c had to be replaced twice. I also replaced the clutch, air filters, and multiple electrical components. It's a beautiful, fun drive vehicle, but its reliability stinks. I am trading it in for a Toyota Corolla. I forgot to mention how lame VW dealerships are.
Low price for German engineering
macobug, 03/23/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car handles very well. Nice responsive steering in tight corners. Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob gives a racing feel. The many materials used for the interior gives it a feeling of quality--not cheap plastic. Great acceleration at high RPMs. Quiet interior even at 90 mph! If you like zip around quickly, this is the right car at the right price.