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Used 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love the bug

mariabug , 05/09/2004
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The only problem with this vehicle is the front spoiler is low to the ground and gets damaged.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

"Milly" The Turbo Beetle

Paul Hadley, 11/07/2002
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle GLX 1.8T 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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"Milly" has been a solid performer. Reliability has been good. The car is FUN to drive. Nice power to weight ratio. Service became a headache when I moved to Tucson, Az where there is just one Dealer and they know it. Even this is improved now that they have a new service manager. I have just traded "Milly" for another new Turbo Beetle...still searching for her name.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Bug for Graduation

elidagirl, 06/12/2004
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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the bug was bought to save fuel. It was boughtto comute to work & school. Four inches of clearance does not let it come to the ranch. It is a Cute city Car. Insurance is cheaper on ford big truck

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Car

teamster151, 04/12/2003
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS TDI 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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What a great overall experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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4 out of 5 stars

Expect Big Bucks for Problems

bcbirdie, 12/19/2003
2001 Volkswagen New Beetle GL 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

So far (1 month of ownership of a 1st complaint: the cup-holders are TERRIBLE!!!!!By far the worst design ever. Clearance is poor, the holders twist out, the rubber rings come etc. COMMUTERs BEWARE! 2nd, Expect costs to repair things to be outrageous! Headlights $94 minimum. 3rd complaint - To replace the key and the transponder, get this, $175+tax! ARE YOU KIDDING!?? Just a valet key is $125! While security is nice, for 2 sets of keys and a valet key at $500 buck this is ridiculous!

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