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Used 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 1.8T Turbo 2dr Hatchback Consumer Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

LOVE THIS CAR!!!

vwlove, 12/05/2010
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.

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5 out of 5 stars

Will always be my favorite and possible only type of car!!!

frunklaje, Monroe, ME, 08/13/2012
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.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

10 Years & Still Goin'!

Edi Mac, 08/25/2010
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.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Yellow car = less green wallet

AJ , 05/07/2010
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.

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1 out of 5 stars

Breaks down every other month

Jessica, Ashburn, VA, 12/28/2015
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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