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Good if you take care of it
lucky12depart, 03/09/2011
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
40 of 41 people found this review helpful
My mom actually bought this car a year 2000, and bought it in 2008. From the start, it was making a very loud noise from the engine, til i figured it was the air pump. So we replaced that and it takes off very fast! I have seen some reviews on this car, and i do not think this car gets the good reviews it deserves. If people actually take care of the problem and know exactly what it is, then it will be good to you. Anybody could buy a car brand new, but eventually it will need to be fixed, and something will break down. This car is running good and fast even after soo long. I could say that interior is cheap, but just driving this is very cool. even the small size makes it great anywhere.
Very glad I bought it, so sorry that someone else totaled it.
mpls5, 12/01/2012
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
This was my first new car, every other car I ever had, including a 1974 superbeetle convertible, started at over 100,000. I had some small problems the first 5 years. No problems the next 5. Drove pretty rough the last 2, but probably mostly my fault. :) I really wanted to get the car to 200,000-probably would have if a 21 year old hadn't sideswiped into me at 75 mph, sending me spinning across three lanes of interstate and into a cement barrier. Car dented on 3 sides on the outside, none on inside. Airbag didn't deploy and didn't need too, though I did get sore. Very safe car. Handled a lot of less than ideal conditions- well, including spending over 10 yrs in MN, only 1 yr of it garaged.
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178K and still going strong!
bali1, 12/11/2012
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I love my beetle! I bought it in 2008 with 104K miles on it, and it has been a road warrior! Up to 178K miles and still no problems! Replaced water pump and belts at 120K and just regular oil changes. Awesome, reliable car. The front grille keeps coming off because I keep scraping it on the ground (admittedly I have very poor parking skills) so low clearance is my only problem, but that is also what makes it so zippy! If you are looking for reliable transportation this is the car for you!
250k! <3 my bug.
dulciepoo, 06/02/2011
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
30 of 31 people found this review helpful
My parents bought this car at 60k, gave it to me at 120k, and i've driven it up to 250k, and it's still going. I've had some issues, of course....it's a car. Heating/cooling fan went out, clutch replaced once, windshield wiper fluid stopped spraying? cheap interior. Still, it is time I look for another car, and I am looking at VWs. Expensive repairs, but a VW will stay running forever. Do not pay $60 for your headlight. I bought the bulb for $12 and a small mechanic did labor for $8. Find someone else to do repairs! You'll pay 1/3 the price that you did at the dealer. Just make sure he/she knows what they're doing.
LOVE THIS CAR!!!
vwlove, 12/05/2010
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this car last year and it is the best one i owned! I haven't had a problem yet and its so comfortable! i have a turbo and you wouldn't imagine how fast it can go. it's great for everyone! even my dad likes driving the car.
Will always be my favorite and possible only type of car!!!
frunklaje, 08/13/2012
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Awesome little bug! It can carry a lot even three dogs, nice spoiler,(not a surprise it comes out at 90mph) great mileage have gotten 40 on highway, very small and compact but still a lot of head room. PS: Very strong panels. Ran into a van, van got a dent but no scratch on the beetle.
Nice Dress, Shame about the Bod
MTLA, 03/02/2004
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Think hard before falling for the Beetle's very real charm. Replacement brakes at 35K, failed starter motor at 45K, broken hood realease, failed glove box hinge, sheared off mirror adjuster, 3 new O2 sensors, 3 mass airflow sensors later we're ready to say bye bye. Add to that a customer service dept which manages to sound concerned and attentive while never actually giving the immpression that they'll ever do anything.
10 Years & Still Goin'!
Edi Mac, 08/25/2010
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
My husband bought me a 2000 "Bug" in 2005 for Mother's Day, had 32,000 miles. The turbo power is awesome, it hugs/grips the road like you wouldn't believe, the 6 disc cd/speakers will blow you outta there, let the back seat down & you'd be surprised what you can haul around, great mileage. After 5 years: new gear shift, timing belt, tires, inside roof. Mileage today: 69,888. The door panels have come loose & finding replacements is almost impossible. The engine light just came on yesterday, not looking forward to whatever this may cost. Husband says to trade it in. I don't wanna. The bottom line is: it's a great running lil car. Gonna hold on to it as long as I can afford it.
Yellow car = less green wallet
AJ , 05/07/2010
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my Beetle, in December 2008. I bought it with zero maintenance records, at night. Oops! I have been a Beetle/New Beetle nut since I could walk. I'm 23 now, this is my 15th car. It was always my dream car and knew I messed up when I bought it. No service records took a big hit on my wallet. If you buy a Beetle, be smart, get it from someone who appreciates the car. Look for maintenance records. I'd agree some people DO get a lemon. These cars are "particular" and require TLC to be right. I love my car. Don't buy this car thinking you can let things go as you would in another car. If you are reading this, know it's a VW not a Toyota, and you have to maintain it thoroughly.
Been good for ten years
sunman42, 06/29/2010
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I realize I probably drive this less than most, being blessed with a 2.5 mile commute (each way), but it's gone ten years with no major work due to anything other than stupidity (mine, in barreling into a deep pot hole this year that required a new catalytic converter) or age (the impeller in the water pump broke in two this year, and I took the opportunity to have the timing chain replaced - all small engines need it sooner or later. I have lost no switches or other details, but would have preferred (1) a remote that actually opened the hatchback, rather than leaving it partly unlatched but closed on cold days, and (2) a driver's window that opened a bit faster. Good, safe car, fun to drive
Great engine
greg2877, 07/27/2012
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I gave this little car 4 stars for the engine only. It is very sound and will last forever, if you keep up with the regular oil changes. I bough the car 2 years ago, and had to do zero repairs for the engine. The inside is a different story. The only thing solid for the car is the engine and the steering wheel. A lot of the inside is made of plastic and actually, under the hood, a little tongue comes out to open the hood, and that broke off, so now I have to magician my way to open it. It's tricky but can be done. The inside is breaking. The sunroof,door handles, locks, and glovebox. I would say, the inside would cost me around $1000 to get fixed. If I do the work myself.
Breaks down every other month
Jessica, 12/28/2015
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
Ive never experienced so many problems with a car before. The engine coils break every 4 months as well as the spark plugs. Ive gotten the battery replaced multiple times in the past 3 years. The interior cloth and leather seats are falling apart so easily. The radiator and water pump had to be replaced. I feel like ive replaced and have fixed everything in this car and yet i still have problems with it. Reading all the other reviews im starting to think maybe i just got a bad one or the owner before me didnt do crap to maintain it!!! its a shame though because it really is a unique and fun looking car to drive.
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Too bad!
savage1, 04/29/2005
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Major repair problems. Tried 2 different VW dealers and an independent mechanic - no one can fix it right. Had head gasket replaced ($1200), water pump, and themostat (twice) - still overheating! No temp gauge - only a red light when it's already too hot. Front license plate holder fell off. Everything about this car is expensive, so make sure you get an extended warranty! Dealer service is terrible - will keep car for a week for any repairs. Oil change took 3 hours.
this car is ok nothing to write home about
terrynikkomay, 11/11/2011
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 3 1/2 years ago and i had it repaired a few times ,like heater hose was rusted through ,then the air bag light came on due to when you move the seats it cuts the wires thats for the seat air bags happened 3xs then gas lid would not open so i disconnected it then when it snows you cant get trunk lid to shut after opening it ,shocks are bad rough ride ,car vibrates on freeway and hard to control on windy days also plastic break off easy in side like glovebox etc
Trade it in quickly
Cathy , 10/04/2010
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very cute car and fun to drive, but extremely unreliable. If you don't live close to a volkswagen dealership don't even think of buying one. Been on tow truck almost as much as driven in the 15 months we owned it. Constant problems starting. Shudders when it starts and was told by dearlership this was normal. When it shuddered for them, they could not figure out what was wrong and wanted to replace many parts to try to fix it. Car was bought for 19 year old daughter. She loved it when it ran, but it was dead more than running. Just replaced shifter linkage because linkage is made out of plastic parts.
I Love My Little Yellow Rocket!
Little Yellow Rocket, 05/24/2019
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2000 Yellow Rocket brand new. I’ve had it 19 years and it has just under 100,000 miles. It has been extremely reliable nothing major. It’s a 5 speed stick shift Turbo that has amazing power. It goes up a steep, winding mountain road hugging curves and passing everyone! I love this car!
DO NOT BUY DO NOT BUY DO NOT BUY
justin a, 08/09/2019
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Awful engine design. It refused to be not broken. Overheats all the time. Plastic coolant flange will explode on you as will the plastic water pump which is on the timing belt! To replace it you have to lift up the engine and redo the timing. By 80 thousand miles it had been through 3 head gaskets and 3 water pumps!! The gadgets, ride quality, drivetrain/transmission are all great but the engine Is all poorly engineered plastic parts BUY A FORD FOCUS INSTEAD it's the same car but better in every way
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Little Things Get Expensive
heartstrings, 02/09/2007
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The 2000 Beetle is faster than you might think. It is excellent in busy traffic. The Visibility out of the windows is also excellent. This is the car I prefer to drive in large cities. The downside is its little plastic parts break and fixing it is expensive. Both of the window motors have broken, the gas cap release cable broke, the gas cap release button broke, etc. If you want a car that is fun to look at and drive this is a great choice. However, be prepared to fix little stupid plastic parts.
FUN
SeansTurboKafer, 05/26/2004
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 4 years and still love it. I had forgotten how fun driving can be.
I Hate My Car
cd, 10/01/2005
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I will never buy another Volkswagen again. I can't wait to get rid of my lemon. It is one problem after another. Not just with the car, but with my Volkswagen dealership. I'm tired of taking my car back to get the same things fixed over and over. Not to mention the time the mechanic at the dealership told me my car was fine and let me drive away with an overheating car. The problems never end. In my 1998 Beetle, it was the air conditioning, which broke three years in a row. There were many other things wrong with that year, but I decided to give VW another chance and got a 2000 model. Stupid me, this car is a mess. My independant mechanic told me he wanted to shoot my car, I feel the same :(
Little Bug'er
Ornary Old Coot, 02/01/2010
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Ok, so bought this turbo beast of mine at 114000, here I am and 2 oil changes later (at 5000km's a piece, first one as soon as I got her ), I'm at 120000km's n she drives like a dream. I call her pristine, mind you after the manual sunroof blocker had to be removed and the sunroof is visible all the time I may have to change that. I got her reasonably young, and is amazing to drive. I take off ramps rated at 40 km/hr at 80 and she hugs every corner. When I bought her, she came with 17" Momo Italia 5 spokes, wrapped in pirelli's. I had a 96 jetta b4 hand and this one is much more fun, aside from a lack in cupholders and a bit of trunk space, handling is superb for a front wheel drive
Mind of Its Own
chicadee1652, 10/25/2009
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Heres what I went through in the ten months that I owned my bug before trading it in: 2 new alternators ($400 each), 4 new tires ($450 for all), getting stranded b/c the battery was dead all the time, new front brakes ($300), and then, the mother of all, in one weekend- oil change that led to $800 repair for hose that kept engine cool, $900 for new timing belt in the engine, and the guy also told me it would need a new front axle. I said forget it, so I traded it in the next day for a 2006 Hyundai sonata which drives like a Lexus!
please read before buying beetle
hatevw1, 09/13/2011
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
10 of 18 people found this review helpful
i bought my 2000 new beetle in feb 2010 and i have put probably 3000 or more into it with repairs have seen it be towed away 4 times, left me stranded for all those times. i have done nothing but regret buying that car. yes its cute but thats it. i am honestly scared to drive it places in fear that it will leave me stranded again. its a piece of junk, and everything is expensive to fix and a pain to fix as well. i do not suggest anyone buys this car. i really wish they would stop making them to be honest. that breaks my heart to say because i always dreamed of owning a beetle and that dream has turned into a nightmare.
Fun car but its falling apart
bbo, 12/27/2011
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
10 of 28 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new and it was a fun car to drive. I love this car and still love this car but random parts of the car started falling off like the interior door handle, the window regulator, pretty much every plastic piece. my head lights burn every 3000 miles and my rear passenger side fixed window fell off on the freeway. The radio went out and the defroster doesn't work well. I a little electrical issues.
Seems like it's falling apart...=0(
bridge89, 04/18/2011
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my Beetle, HOWEVER little things keep breaking. Cosmeticly inside the plastic materials used were just cheap... the visor mirror cover broke off completely so now the visor light is always on, the hande to the glove box completely broke off, can not access glove box, pieces of plasitc from the drink holders have chipped out, even in the backseat which is rarely used. The CD player stopped working, the sensor inside the drivers side door is on the fritz, I have to unlock the car door, then press lock on the remote to lock the door. When it rains, the trunk will not shut, now the door on the gas tank wil not open, had to pry it.. my list goes on...
Fun to drive but not for keep.
klai, 07/26/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had problems with my car a week after delivery. Here are the problems. 1) Rear hatch not closing properly. 3 visits to the shop before it was fixed. 2) Door not shutting flushed. 3) Broken power window and switch. 5) Gas flap servo broken twice. 6) Both honks broken and a dead battery. 7) Broken speedometer cable. 8) Oxygen sensor broken twice. 9) Door handle cover plastic is peeling. 10) Paint on steering spooke is peeling. I should have gotten rid of the car a long time ago. This time I will as the last repair bill was $750, not to mention the time lost and the inconvenience I had to put up with.
2000 Beetle Review
Sridhar, 10/25/2004
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the beetle 'cause it was my childhood dream to own one. The car drives awesome, the way it handles curves and braking etc., you never feel you are out of control. But sadly, I sold mine today not for comfort reasons but for reliability. The quality control is poor, the window trimming gives way, and the window switches are flaky, and after it crossed 50K miles, this year I had to go the dealer multiple times to get my engine check light fixed. When I talk to the service agents about the quality issues, they shrug their shoulders and say it is normal wear and tear. I own a camry with 80K miles and never had any problems. Reliability is one reason I would never buy VW or recommend it
Buggy about my bug
Rich Palatini, 04/06/2003
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Turbo New Beetle because I considered it to be a great fun drive when I test drove it. And 3 years of driving it hasn't disappointed me. The ride, power and handling continue to impress me even to this day. I love driving a rolling piece of sculpture. Especially something that looks unlike anything else on rhe road. About the only problem I encountered was a short that appeared as a warning light in the instrument cluster. It seems that 3 times in the first two years the air bag indicator light came on. Each time my dealer indicated that it was an electrical short and replaced the cluster under warranty with no charge to me.
2000 new Beetle Turbo
sjef van den berg, 06/23/2006
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Beetle drives like a bat out of hell. It has great road holding ability and a solid overall feel. I truly enjoy driving the car and will buy another one. Unfortunately, the 1.8 turbo engine is no longer available.
Most Fun Lemon I've ever had
Husky44, 11/12/2005
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2000 Volkswagen Beetle as a certified used vehicle for my wife to replace her 1999 Passat wagon (the 1st VW lemon we owned). I swore I'd never buy another VW, but she loved it, and this was a manual, instead of an automatic transmission, which gave us so much trouble in the Passat. This car is an absolute blast to drive. Unfortunately, VW quality is poor, and VW service is abysmal. We have had numerous electrical and drivetrain problems with this car. We have thorougly described and documented all of the problems, and have been told by the dealer that they don't exist. We have replaced too many parts to list. When I complained about the turbo spoiler not working automatically at 90+, the dealer told me not to go that fast (then why offer the feature?).
Dangerous to drive
lindagill, 11/22/2008
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The first few months headlights went out on my way home from work in the dark. Both went out at the same time. Happened again a year later. No one enjoys replacing the headlights. Sensor under the brake went out first year and second year. Was told by VW to bad you have to pay again. Car will not go into gear with out it. Learned to over ride it but dangerous to get to VW for repair. Sun roof one year leaks 250.00 plus 99.00 just to talk to VW. They have a sign when you walk in 99.00 a hour even if it does not take a hour you pay for it even if you only need a 20.00 part. Rims bad never held air in tires replaced tires over and over. To many repairs to list. Linda
Like ex-wife: Beautiful but unreliable!
The big one, 09/06/2003
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It had 6 electrical failures in 3 years. That is just too much! This car was less reliable than my 9 year old Chrysler! Luckily, I leased it so I did not have to sell it.
Love to drive it, but tired of problems.
SunBear, 07/09/2010
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I bought this car, it had about 60ish thousand miles on it. Has transmission problems, doesn't like to go in reverse or it slips around the third gear. (Automatic). And VW wants 3k+ for a replacement! Even rebuilt ones online are over 1k. Replaced the water pump twice, the timing belt once. The headlights have both gone out, and take forever to replace. We have done all of the work at home, to save money, and it is a pain to do work on it, things are hard to get to. Car burns oil Recently replaced the starter and battery. I love driving this car, I can take corners at 45+ with no problem. The CD player it came with never worked, and my seat heater stopped working- but it's a sturdy car
2000 beetle
jmass, 02/26/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Aesthetically fun car and very fun to drive. Durable exterior. Some pieces of interior are not very well-made, cup holder not well-engineered, sensors on dash not always reliable. Recent vehicle emission recall was issued.
Don't buy me because I suck
hatesthebug, 10/17/2003
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
From this experience I will never buy another Volkswagen again, and that's sad because I own 3 older ones. Starting from the broken CD on through the broken sunroof, just about anything mechanical that can fall apart did. We have had our Beetle into the dealer 5 times for various issues which included a recalled oxygen sensor to sputtering performance. And ironically, everytime we took it in our moron mechanics failed to report it. I will never buy a car from Continental of Joplin again, and Volkswagen has lost my family's business forever for shoddy workmanship and terrible dealer service. I rate this car the worst ever purchased.
worst car i ever bought
Megan, 07/31/2009
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I first got the car it ran fine until 40k and 4 years later. The red engine light went on and i took to dealership where they said needs a new motor. That $3,000 next after that the red coolant light came on and that was a new water pump, thermostat, fans, that's another 1000. It is one big pile. my advice is to shoot it that would make it the best car i have ever owned.
Fun Car to Drive
Monte, 10/30/2008
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
For starters folks, if your looking at a used Beetle be prepared to put a little time and money into it. I have found so many things that the first 2 owners never took care of it's crazy. My Beetle has 90,000 miles on it and it's never had the cabin filter changed, the plugs and wires where still O.E., the fuel filter had never been replaced. I don't blame the car for these issues I blame the previous owners for not taking good care of the car. Since changing out the items mentioned I average 28 mpg in town and 33-34 mpg on the highway.
Love Bug
Constance Neal, 06/29/2019
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Cars runs great no problems
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The next Chevy Vega
Tennessee, 03/26/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Warning!!! Do not buy this car. In the first 37000 miles I have had the starter replaced, the flashers, 3 oxygen sensors and both power windows have failed, leaving the windows all the way down. Both times I was hours from home. My relationship with VW is over forever!!!!!!!!!!!!
VW New Beetle Always in the Repair Shop!
J. Engle, 08/11/2008
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought a new 2000 VW GLS 1.8T since my wife had owned an original Beetle for over 15 years. We were hoping the second time around would be as good or better than the first Beetle she had owned. The New Beetle we bought was constantly in the shop for chronic and annoying electrical problems. The entire front dash wiring went out just after the warranty expired. We got tired of spending repair money on this New Beetle and the fact that it was constantly in the repair shop for electrical problems. We went out and bought a new 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid which we love for the gas mileage and which has never had any repairs other than routine maintenance. We will never buy a VW product again!
Good car if it's taken care of.
chasecm, 08/13/2012
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
3 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought my vw beetle a few months ago, and I have had a few problems. I had to replace the ball joints, and the catalytic converter the first week. However It was my fault because I purchased a vehicle without getting in inspected like I should have. I believe vws are good cars if you take care of them. So when you buy one used, just be careful not to buy one that has not had its scheduled maintenance like it should have.
Lemon!
Hannah, 09/03/2008
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had my Bug for a year and half and had only heartache. I thought a Bug would be a good choice as my aunt had her '78 Bug for 17 yrs and was in still great running condition when she sold it. I was disappointed to find that this high reliability no longer exists in the new Bugs. To begin with the sensors had to be replaced, and the seatbelt covers. Then the oil pan sprung a leek, the axle bent, the cd player broke. Now my driver's seat no longer stays locked as it should. The sunroof visor is now off track and to top it off my air filter is now over heating the car and causing it to die and need a jump start. I can't run the air at all. I've thrown over $4000 into the trash for this lemon car!
Just Fun
DW, 07/03/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Car is fun to drive, and safe feeling
New Beetle for the Young at Heart
Chuckw, 04/14/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My only problem with the car was when it was two days old. I had an electrical problem where the windshield wipers would go on, the emergency flashers would activate, and myriad other electrical impossibilities. It took 3 weeks to get it back to me... problem; a bad ground in the headlight. Since the day I got it back, it has been problem free. I really enjoy the spirit the turbo GLX displays and only now, after two years, have come to drive it a little more sensibly. My two biggest complaints are the useless cup holders and the reception on the radio, which is really bad on the AM side.
Very Reliable and Fun
Barronae, 08/04/2009
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this car now for 5 years and am just now going to get rid of it due to my growing family and needing something bigger. This car has been WONDERFUL! I've never had to do anything other than routine maintenance!! I hate having to sell and I recommend this car to anyone!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!
Not worth the wait.
Bughata, 07/12/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has given me unbeliable electrical problems. The the whole instrument cluster is unoperational, as well as the console light is out. Our transmission slips when trying to downshift. This is a vehicle with only 50,000 miles it should not be this bad at this point, but it is. Our warranty is up and now is up to us to reapair the unreliability of such a neglecting company. Consumer beware
New Beetle 2000
Peoria, 04/09/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had no serious problems with the vehicle, very satisfied. Great: value, ride, performance, comfort & reliability. Surprising versatility with hatchback design - carried lots of stuff that looked like it wouldn't fit. Only nuisance problem has been the oxygen sensors - hopefully rectified with the recent recall & repair.
What a joke
Clown, 07/25/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Loved it the day I bought it. But I know it's going to leave me stranded. Obviously the warranty is only 2 years... cause these sexy cars are crap! Every 2000 kilometers with the 2.0L 5 Speed, I add half a litre of oil and yup, 3 dealers say thats normal. One dealer said it was because the pistons are oval and they change shape while they warm up. But the other 2 dealers didn't say that??? The interior door handles peel front and back (they recognize the problem but wont replace them all - just one by one). The fuel door solonoid sucks... carry a toolkit and oil. Do I ever miss my Honda Accord.
it is a shame VW doesn't care
scarabo, 07/27/2002
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
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Over Priced Niche Car
fuscia, 10/30/2009
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 2dr Hatchback
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bought used in 2002, I'm so disappointed. I've literally watched my car disintegrate around me. I'm a fastidious car owner and keep my cars clean. I've had electrical issues, the interior has been disintegrating since the day I bought it used. The window switches break, the weird rubber dash coating scratches easily, the vinyl interior is coming away from the door, hatchback won't close properly,fog light bracket broke,water pump melted, the suspension's shot after 7 yrs normal driving, speakers are starting to crackle after normal volume levels, the emergency brake rusted thru within 3 yrs,the brakes stick and wear the pads down. The car is meant to be looked at not driven on a daily basis